Baliwag
Baliwag | |
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 Map of Bulacan showing the location of Baliuag City. | |
| 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 | First-Class 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.
Through the years of Spanish domination, Baliuag was predominantly agricultural. People had to depend on rice farming for main source of livelihood. Orchards and tumanas yielded fruits and vegetables, which were sold in the public market. Commerce and industry also played important contributions to the economy of the people. Buntal hat weaving in Baliuag together with silk weaving popularly known in the world as Thai silk; the manufacturer of cigar cases, pina fibers, petates (mats) and Sillas de Bejucos (cane chairs) all of fine quality became known in many parts of the world. The local market also grew. During the early part of the 19th century Baliuag was already considered one of the most progressive and richest town of Bulacan. The growth of the public market has significantly changed the mode of economy of the town. Baliuag became the center of commercial activities due to its strategic geographical location.
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. There are three (3) major transport lines in the municipality: The Baliuag-Candaba road going to Pampanga, the Cagayan Valley road and the Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway going to Manila and Nueva Ecija. The town is 52 kilometers north of Manila. Which takes usually one (1) hour in term of travel time.
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 93 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.
On July 30, 2010, Wilcon Depot located at DRT Highway, opens its first store in Bulacan.
| Major Industries | |
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| Garments, Pyrotechnics, Food/Food Processing, Furniture, Swine and Chicken Production | |
| Commercial and Rural Banks | |
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AMA Bank Baliuag Rural Bank Banco De Oro - Poblacion Banco De Oro - San Jose Banco De Oro - SM City Banco Filipino Bank of Commerce Bank of the Phil. Islands - Bagong Nayon Bank of the Phil. Islands - Poblacion BPI Family Savings Bank China Bank Citystate Bank Cooperative Rural Bank East West Bank GM Bank Inc. Green Bank Land Bank of the Phils Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co - Poblacion Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co - DRT Hi-way, Tangos Phil. Veterans Bank Philippine Business Bank Phil. National Bank Philippine Savings Bank Planters Dev't Bank Prudential Bank RCBC Real Bank Rural Bank of Malolos, Inc Rural Bank of Pandi Rural Bank of San Rafael Security Bank UCPB Union Bank of the Philippines WinBank | |
| Supermarkets | |
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SM Hypermarket SM Savemore Supermarket Puregold Supermarket Ultra Mega Supermarket NE Supermarket CVC Supermarket Super 8 Supermarket | |
| Car Dealerships | |
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Nissan Mitsubishi Hyundai Kia Suzuki Cherry | |
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
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 - 31 January 2008
- 2008 Holy Week Celebration and Procession
- Baliwag Official Site
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