San Ildefonso, Bulacan

San Ildefonso, officially the Municipality of San Ildefonso (Tagalog: Bayan ng San Ildefonso) is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 104,471 people. [3]

San Ildefonso
Municipality
Municipality of San Ildefonso
Welcome Arch
Seal
Map of Bulacan with San Ildefonso highlighted
OpenStreetMap
San Ildefonso
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°04′44″N 120°56′31″E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Luzon (Region III)
ProvinceBulacan
District3rd District
Founded1875
Barangays36 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPaula Carla G. Tan
 • Vice MayorRocky G. Sarmiento
 • RepresentativeLorna C. Silverio
 • Electorate72,630 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total128.71 km2 (49.70 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total104,471
 • Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
 • Households
23,932
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence9.15% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue PHP 371.29 million (2017) [5]
 • Assets PHP 947.62 million (2017)
 • Expenditure PHP 242.84 million (2017)
Utilities
 • ElectricityMERALCO
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3010
PSGC
031419000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesTagalog
Kapampangan

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila's built-up area which makes San Ildefonso its northernmost part.

History

The early inhabitants called this town Bulak because of the abundant 'kapok' trees ('bulak' in vernacular) growing on the hill where the town is now.

Bulak was then a barrio of San Rafael. There were only about 3,000 inhabitants. The early inhabitants were people from neighboring towns and provinces who preferred to settle in this place because of its good agricultural prospects.

When the Spaniards came, the name Bulak was changed to Hacienda San Juan de Dios because 15,500 hectares of grazing and farming grounds were claimed by the friars. The people were told to pay tribute. Proceeds from the rentals were used to finance the operation of the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Manila. The Spanish friars, though antagonistic toward the Filipinos, admired the beauty of the natural scenery. They changed the name to Hacienda Buenavista (which means beautiful scenery in Spanish).

As the population grew, a chapel was constructed under the parochial jurisdiction of San Rafael. In 1809, Father Juan dela Rosa was named the first Filipino priest of the town. He held the position until 1811. He was responsible for changing the name Bulak to San Ildefonso in honor of Alfonso XII, then the king of Spain, and San Ildefonso, its patron saint. By the time it was given this name, a tribunal was created finally making it a town in 1877. Between 1905 and 1906, San Ildefonso was merged with San Miguel due to its low income and inability to finance its expenditures in operating the local government.

As years went by, more and more people were induced to live in the town. The growth of population promoted an increase of income. The town became capable of meeting its expenses so it ceased being a barrio of San Miguel and became once again an independent town.[6]

Bahay na Pula, also known as the "Red House" (2014)

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in 1942 the mansion Bahay na Pula of the Ilusorio family was confiscated by the Imperial Japanese Army and used as barracks and became a place where local so-called comfort women were forced to work.[7]

Barangays

San Ildefonso is politically subdivided into 36 barangays (6 urban, 30 rural).

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015 [3] 2010 [8]
031419001 Akle 4.1% 4,330 3,320 ▴ 5.19%
031419002 Alagao 3.4% 3,506 3,119 ▴ 2.25%
031419003 Anyatam 4.0% 4,169 3,887 ▴ 1.34%
031419006 Bagong Barrio 2.1% 2,150 2,087 ▴ 0.57%
031419007 Basuit 2.0% 2,068 1,961 ▴ 1.02%
031419008 Bubulong Munti 2.1% 2,245 2,078 ▴ 1.48%
031419009 Bubulong Malaki 2.0% 2,069 1,984 ▴ 0.80%
031419010 Buhol na Mangga 1.3% 1,402 1,302 ▴ 1.42%
031419011 Bulusukan 1.9% 1,948 1,814 ▴ 1.37%
031419012 Calasag 3.4% 3,578 3,237 ▴ 1.93%
031419013 Calawitan 3.3% 3,435 2,824 ▴ 3.80%
031419014 Casalat 1.7% 1,811 1,629 ▴ 2.04%
031419015 Gabihan 3.2% 3,393 3,298 ▴ 0.54%
031419016 Garlang 1.1% 1,183 1,082 ▴ 1.71%
031419017 Lapnit 3.0% 3,134 3,110 ▴ 0.15%
031419018 Maasim 3.6% 3,774 2,907 ▴ 5.10%
031419019 Makapilapil 2.1% 2,234 2,697 ▾ −3.52%
031419020 Malipampang 5.6% 5,897 5,525 ▴ 1.25%
031419021 Matimbubong 2.5% 2,583 2,563 ▴ 0.15%
031419022 Nabaong Garlang 1.8% 1,914 1,790 ▴ 1.28%
031419023 Palapala 5.8% 6,087 5,348 ▴ 2.50%
031419024 Pasong Bangkal 0.8% 839 744 ▴ 2.31%
031419025 Pinaod 7.0% 7,283 6,545 ▴ 2.06%
031419026 Poblacion 3.9% 4,080 3,644 ▴ 2.18%
031419027 Pulong Tamo 1.9% 1,987 1,813 ▴ 1.76%
031419028 San Juan 4.9% 5,149 4,337 ▴ 3.32%
031419029 Santa Catalina Bata 1.4% 1,502 1,177 ▴ 4.75%
031419030 Santa Catalina Matanda 2.5% 2,620 2,497 ▴ 0.92%
031419031 Sapang Dayap 1.4% 1,483 1,447 ▴ 0.47%
031419032 Sapang Putik 3.8% 3,946 3,935 ▴ 0.05%
031419033 Sapang Putol 1.9% 1,988 2,073 ▾ −0.79%
031419034 Sumandig 2.2% 2,257 1,966 ▴ 2.66%
031419035 Telapatio 1.0% 1,020 903 ▴ 2.35%
031419036 Upig 2.4% 2,524 2,225 ▴ 2.43%
031419037 Umpucan 2.3% 2,423 1,787 ▴ 5.97%
031419038 Mataas na Parang 2.4% 2,460 2,345 ▴ 0.92%
Total 104,471 95,000 ▴ 1.83%

Climate
Climate data for San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.2)		 4
(0.2)		 6
(0.2)		 17
(0.7)		 82
(3.2)		 122
(4.8)		 151
(5.9)		 123
(4.8)		 124
(4.9)		 99
(3.9)		 37
(1.5)		 21
(0.8)		 792
(31.1)
Average rainy days 3.3 2.5 11.7 6.6 17.7 22.2 25.2 23.7 23.2 17.9 9.2 5.2 168.4
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics
Population census of San Ildefonso
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,326—    
1918 9,190+3.70%
1939 16,395+2.79%
1948 18,288+1.22%
1960 26,140+3.02%
1970 34,559+2.83%
1975 39,593+2.76%
1980 44,931+2.56%
1990 59,598+2.87%
1995 69,319+2.87%
2000 79,956+3.11%
2007 93,438+2.17%
2010 95,000+0.61%
2015 104,471+1.83%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [8] [10][11]

In the 2015 census, the population of San Ildefonso, Bulacan, was 104,471 people, [3] with a density of 810 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,100 inhabitants per square mile.

Education

Elementary Education

The town has numerous public schools offering elementary and high school education. Some of the elementary public schools are:

San Ildefonso South District
No Name
1Pinaod CS
2Malipampang ES
3Maasim ES
4Palapala ES
5Gabihan ES
6Akle ES
7Sapang Putik ES
8Basuit ES
9Upig ES
10Bagong Baryo Es
11Alagao ES
12Matimbubong ES
13Casalat ES
14Sitio Pag- Asa ES
15Narra ES
16Sitio Biga ES
17Pasong Bangkal ES (Satellite School)
San Ildefonso North District
No Name
1San Ildefonso ES
2Anyatam ES
3Bubulong Malaki ES
4Bubulong Munti ES
5Bulusukan ES
6Calawitan ES
7Makapilapil ES
8Pulong Tamo ES
9Sumandig ES
10Santa Catalina Mat. ES
11Umpucan ES
12Nabaong Garlang ES
13Calasag ES
14Lapnit ES
15San Juan ES
16Mataas na Parang ES
17Buhol na Mangga ES
18Garlang ES
19Santa Catalina Bata ES
20Telapatio PS

HighSchool Education

Some of the public high schools are:

No Name
1San Ildefonso National High School
2Calawitan High School
3Akle High School
4Santa Catalina High School
5Upig High school

Tertiary and College Education

Some of the tertiary schools are:

No Name
1Bulacan Agricultural State College

Private Schools

Some of the private schools offering education

No Name Elementary Secondary Senior High School Tertiary / College
1AMG Skilled Hands Technological CollegeYesYes
2Motessori De San IldefonsoYesYesYesYes
3Saint Paul School of San IldefonsoYes
4Saint John SchoolYesYesYes
5Liceo De BuenavistaYesYes
6Goldenville School of MontessoriYes
7VeritasYes

Economy

Notable people
  • Municipal hall
  • Sanguniang Bayan Session Hall
  • San Ildefonso (MPS) - PNP Police Regional Office 1
  • St. Ildephonsus of Toledo Church (Poblacion)

Further reading
  • De los Reyes, Angelo J.; De los Reyes, Aloma Monte (1983). Bulac noon, San Ildefonso ngayon. San Ildefonso, Bulacan: Normine Printing House.

References
  1.  Municipality of San Ildefonso | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Bulacan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. ""Commission on Audit 2017 Report-Bulacan"". Quezon City, Philippines: Commission on Audit. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  6. http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/sanildefonso/history.php
  7. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36537605
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. "San Ildefonso: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  11. "Province of Bulacan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.