Catmon, Santa Maria
Catmon (PSGC: 031423006) is one of the twenty-four barangays comprising the municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan, in the Philippines.
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Coordinates: 14°49′48.94″N 121°00′08.18″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Municipality | Santa Maria, Bulacan |
Area | |
• Land | 3.199 sq mi (8.2860 km2) |
Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 11,913 |
• Density | 3,723.7/sq mi (1,437.72/km2) |
The barangay got its name from the presence of huge trees called katmon (dillenia philippinensis) that thrive in this area.
Geography
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Area and Location
Catmon is the 2nd largest barangay in Santa Maria with a land area of 8.2860 square kilometres (3.1992 sq mi), next only to Pulong Buhangin. It is bordered by Barangay Patag on the south-west, Guyong on the west, Bulac on the east, and Balasing on the north.
Climate
The prevailing climatic conditions in the barangay are categorized into two (2) types: dry and wet season.
The annual mean temperature in the area is 27 °C (81 °F). The warmest month is May with a mean temperature of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) while the coldest is January at 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
The mean annual relative humidity in the Barangay is 77% which is not high. The mean monthly relative humidity is lowest in March at 64% and highest in September at 84%
Demographics
As of 2007 census, Catmon has a population of 11,913 people with a density of 1,437.72 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,723.7/sq mi). The population is the 5th largest in Sta.Maria, Bulacan.
Schools
Catmon has 4 public schools: 3 elementary schools and 1 highschool:1 Private school
- Kaylawig Elementary School
- Jose Juan Serapio Elementary School
- Pila Elementary School
- Catmon National High School
- Aquinas De Escolar Academy
Transportation and Communication
Transportation
Public vehicles such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles are the means of transportation in the barangay. Tricycles are available for 24 hours.
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References
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