Baliwag
Baliwag | |
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 Map of Bulacan showing the location of Baliuag. | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| District | 2nd District |
| Founded | 1752 |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Romeo Estrella |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.05 km2 (17.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 136,982 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3006 |
| Income class | 1st class, urban municipality |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1995 | 103,054 | — |
| 2000 | 119,675 | +3.26% |
| 2007 | 136,982 | +1.88% |
Baliwag is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 136,982 inhabitants in 25,050 households.
Baliuag was founded on 1732 by Augustinian friars and was incorporated by the Spanish Governor-General on 1733.
Built up area
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila built up area which reaches San Ildefonso in its Northernmost part.
Barangays
Baliwag is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
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Miscellaneous
Baliuag has a bustling economy, with many shopping centers. Several of the major banks have branches on the town.
The town offers the best private education in its area, where its famous and established academic institutions cater to students from as far as Pampanga (to the South), Norzagaray (to the North), Gapan (to the West) and Calumpit (to the East).
Baliuag is also a transportation hub. Public transportation to Pampanga to the west, and Nueva Ecija to the north, is easily accessible.
Baliuag is also the home of the only self-supporting clock tower in Bulacan.
Baliuag is the place where the first elections in the Far East were held (1899).
Baliuag is famous for its Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions. Boasting 87 carros or carrozas (floats) with life-size Santos (statues) showcasing events from the life and passion of Christ.
Another famous in Baliuag is its Buntal Hat Festival that is simultaneously celebrated with Mother's Day annually. Colorful and grandiose decorations and street dancing are the highlights of this celebration.
On December 12, 2008, SM City Baliwag opens. It is situated at DRT Highway (beside Prominenza), Brgy. Pagala.
Fast Facts
Physical and Socio-Political
Land Area 4,188 has.
No. of Barangays 27
Population 136,982
Population Growth rate 2.99%
Population Density 8.58 persons/ha
Average Crime Rate 9.72%
Crime Solution Efficiency 98.45%
Commerce and Industry
Major Industries: Furniture, Garments, Embroidery, Gifts/Toys/Houseware, Pyrotechnics, Education
Major Products: Bakeries, Native Delicacies
Municipal Officials (2007 - 2010)
Municipal Mayor : Romeo M. Estrella
Vice Mayor : Ferdinand T. Cruz
Councilors :
Christopher Clemente
Enrique Dela Cruz
Gener Ligon
Reynaldo Trinidad
Antonio Patawaran
Kaka Taruc
Tisoy Santos
Sonny Robes
| POSITION | CANDIDATE | PARTY | TOTAL VOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Mayor | Romeo M. Estrella | Partido Del Pilar | |
| Municipal Vice Mayor | Antonio S. Patawaran (Abel Acosta) |
Independent | |
| Municipal Councilors | |||
| Jose Noel S. Pascual | Partido Del Pilar | ||
| Emmanuel T. Balicanta | Partido Del Pilar | ||
| Carolina L. Dellosa | Independent | ||
| Romeo P. Taruc | Partido Del Pilar | ||
| Reynaldo M. Trinidad | Independent | ||
| Dionisio O. Agtarap | Lakas-Kampi-CMD | ||
| Andronicus O. Cruz | Partido Del Pilar | ||
| Carolyn S. Santiago | Liberal |
Vision
A peaceful and self-reliant community with an efficient and sufficient infrastructure facilities on a globally competitive and progressive economy, that gives efficient delivery of basic services and socio-economic development and is geared towards the promotion of sustainable economic growth in an ecologically balanced city-like environment, guided and administered by a just, democratic, decisive and God-fearing leadership.
Mission
With this vision, the municipal governance is committed to achieve a community that is safe to live with in an environment that is complete with basic facilities and economy with sustainable growth on a city-like balance habitat.
External links
- Local Government Unit: Municipality of Baliuag
- Baliwag.Net: The Official Online Tambayan of Baliwag
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Photos of the Saint Augustine Parish church, Baliuag
- gmanews.tv/video, Saksi: Conjoined twins born in Baliuag, Bulacan - 01/31/2008
- 2008 Holy Week Celebration and Procession
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