Paombong, Bulacan

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Municipality of Paombong
Official seal of Municipality of Paombong
Location
Map of Bulacan showing the location of Paombong
Map of Bulacan showing the location of Paombong
Government
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bulacan
District 1st district of Bulacan
Barangays 14
Income Class: 3rd class
Founded 1619
Mayor Donato D. Marcos
Physical characteristics
Area 44.63 km²
Population

     Total (2000)      Density
41,077
920/km²
Coordinates 14°50'N 120°47'E

Paombong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. Paombong is famous for its vinegar, extracted from the sap of sasa (nipa). According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 41,077 people in 8,266 households.

Contents

Paombong is politically subdivided into 14 barangays (6 urban, 8 rural).

  • Binakod
  • Kapitangan
  • Malumot
  • Masukol
  • Pinalagdan
  • Poblacion
  • San Isidro I
  • San Isidro II
  • San Jose
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santo Niño
  • Santo Rosario

Kapitangan is one of the largest barangays of Paombong in terms of area. Strategically located, it is bordered by the municipalities of Malolos and Calumpit. Kapitangan is known as a pilgrimage area during Holy Week. Devout Catholics flock to the barangay chapel to obtain the blessed oil believed to possess healing capabilities. On Good Friday, a reenactment of the Passion of the Christ is being held.


As of June 2007, the town mayor is Donato Marcos and the vice-mayor is Rufing Valencia.

Councilors:

  • Arnaldo Mendoza
  • Primo C. Pangan
  • Reynaldo S. Sulit
  • Luisito S. Arellano
  • Francisco Garcia
  • Potenciano Manlapig
  • Manuela Gonzales
  • Francisco San Juan

Silvestre Galman is ABC President ex-officio; Jardin Krissel Garrido is SK President ex-officio; and the Municipal Administrator is Emenito S.J. Sacdalan.

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Cities and Municipalities of Bulacan
Municipalities: Angat • Balagtas • Baliuag • Bocaue • Bulacan • Bustos • Calumpit • Doña Remedios Trinidad • Guiguinto • Hagonoy • Marilao • Norzagaray • Obando • Pandi • Paombong • Plaridel • Pulilan • San Ildefonso • San Miguel • San Rafael • Santa Maria
Component Cities: Malolos City • Meycauayan City • San Jose Del Monte City
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