Brief History of Guiguinto In 1591, the Municipality of Guiguinto was one of the territorial classification of the Spaniards known as "Encomienda" referring to the parcelarization of land for taxation purposes. Known by its ancient name "Ma-yi", the Province of Bulacan is believed to have been settled long before the Spanish Explorer came to the Philippines. These settlements were organized by the Spaniards into early towns called "Pueblos", which include the town of Guiguinto. Guiguinto was founded in 1641. In 1903, the twenty-five (25) municipalities of Bulacan were reduced to thirteen (13). With this consolidation, Guiguinto became part of the Municipality of Bulacan. Since then, several other divisions and modifications have been done on the territorial boundaries of the towns in the Province of Bulacan. However, on 24 December 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison issued Order Ejecutiva No. 126 (Executive Order No. 126) separating Guiguinto from the Municipality of Bulacan, Bulacan. Hence, on January 1, 1915, Guiguinto started to be recognized as an independent municipality. At present, Guiguinto covers 14 barangays with a total land area of 2,512 hectares. From a predominantly agricultural municipality, Guiguinto has gradually urbanized and developed into a third class municipality based on income classification. This is due to the growth in light industries and commercial establishments as a result of the overspill of the urbanization in Malolos and MetroManila. Guiguinto is also known for its small-scale garden industry that is now gradually expanding. The appellation ―Guiguinto‖ literally translates to ―Gold‖ for the early conquistadores came and saw this town on a harvest season when it lushes in golden rice stalks against the sun. Through the pages of history, Guiguinto gave justice to its label for it proved to be of great political worth, abounding in agricultural riches and of strategic import - since the times of the Encomienda in the 1590’s, to being a Pueblo in 1641, to its establishment as a legit Town in 1915 through Executive Order No. 126 by then Governor General Francis Burton Harrison. ―Guiguinto is the Heart of Bulacan.‖ There are about 71,636 hospitable and hardworking people in Guiguinto in its 14 barangays. Wherever you go, smiles would surely greet you. Friendly faces are always ready to lend a hand or usher you to our industries, commerce and warehouses. Historical Landmarks and Tourists’ Spots also thrive for those who want to share with our heritage or unwind to a weekend get-away. Guiguintenoes on the whole are peace loving and God-fearing. The very reason why the town boasts of a very minimal crime rate and a 100% track record with regards to solving reported transgressions. Guiguinto is truly the heart of Bulacan not only in the geographical sense of it but more so because of it’s gleaming people.
Municipality of Guguinto Bulacan
Travelers would know they are in Guiguinto, Bulacan when the nurseries filled with a variety of ornamental plants and flowers in Barangay Tabang, along the North Luzon Expressway are already in sight. Garden owners, hobbyists and landscape artists formerly based in Hagonoy relocated to Guiguinto due to the perennial flooding in the said town. The relocation proved to be ideal as they have worked wonders for Guiguinto which is now carving its name in the country’s landscaping industry. Almost one–fourth of the town’s 2,512 hectares has been converted into nurseries. More than 500 families of gardeners and landscapers were encouraged to form a cooperative to help them improve the business and, likewise, promote Guiguinto as the "garden city" of Bulacan. Today, an area in Barangay Tabang has been serving as the exhibit area of landscape styles and the most sought-after garden plants of the members of the Guiguinto Garden City Cooperative.
Guiguinto, Bulacan Guiguinto — Municipality —
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Map of Bulacan showing the location of Guiguinto
Guiguinto Location in the Philippines
Coordinates:
14°50′N 120°53′ECoordinates:
Country Region Province District Founded
Barangays
Philippines Central Luzon (Region III) Bulacan 2nd District 1641
14
Government - Mayor
Isagani C. Pascual
Area - Total
2
27.50 km (10.6 sq mi)
14°50′N 120°53′E
Population (2007) - Total - Density
Time zone
ZIP code
Income class
89,225 2
3,244.5/km (8,403.3/sq mi)
PST (UTC+8)
3015
1st
Guiguinto is one of the fast growing municipalities in the
Population Census of Guiguinto
province of Bulacan. From a predominating agricultural
Census
Pop.
Rate
economy, it gradually urbanized and developed. It is now a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines.
1995
52,575
—
2000
67,571
5.53%
2007
89,225
3.91%
It's now conurbated with Metro Manilla. According to the latest census, it has a population of 89,225 in 14,513 households. It is the Birthplace of the Composer Constancio De Guzman, known for writing songs like "Maala ala mo kaya". It also houses the Immaculate Conception Seminary, a Diocesan Seminary of the Diocese of Malolos located in barangay Tabe Contents [hide]
1 Built up area
2 Halamanan Festival
3 Town of the Champion
4 Barangays
5 External links
6 References
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.
Halamanan Festival On January 23, 2010, Guiguinto celebrated the 11th Halamanan or Garden Festival with Guiguinto Foundation day. 1/4 of its 2,512 hectares was converted into nurseries giving livelihood to 500 families of gardeners and landscapers. Mayor Isagani Pascual announced that the landscaping business in Guiguinto is now a P 50 million industry. Jojo Sebastian, chair of the Guiguinto Garden City Cooperative stated that their garden stores sell P 100,000 to P 300,000 plants and contracts for garden and landscapes designs a month.[1]
Town of the Champion Since 2008, Guiguinto has been known as the "Town of the Champion". It is primarily because the town is the home of Alvin Clemente, the bodybuilder from Barangay Tiaong who emerged as the champion in the 2007 World Super Bodies contest. Many fitness experts here and abroad considers Clemente as the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. Clemente is being managed by former GNK (Gym Ni Konsehal) middleweight champion John Paul Limpo, a former resident of Barangay Ilang-Ilang, Guiguinto.
Barangays Guiguinto is politically subdivided into 14 barangays:
Cutcut
Daungan
Ilang-Ilang
Malis
Panginay
Poblacion
Pritil
Pulong Gubat
Santa Cruz
Santa Rita
Tabang
Tabe
Tiaong
Tuktukan
Old Train Station Guiguinto, Bulacan Historical, Heritage Built in 1661, the Estacion de Guiguinto (Guiguinto Train Station) is the towns most acclaimed historical landmark and heritage site. It was upon this site that the Katipuneros (Filipino guerillas during the Spanish Regime) ambushed a train from Dagupan, killing six friars, including the parish friar of Guiguinto, Fr. Leocadio Sanchez, and a Spanish doctor. The incident inspired Severino Reyes to author the novel “Opera Walang Sugat” which was later made into a movie entitled “Walang Sugat.”
The Parish Church of San Ildefonso in Guiguinto, Bulacan
Located just along the highway leading to Malolos and fronting the Guiguinto River, the Parish Church of San Ildefonso in Guiguinto is one of the oldest in the province. It is believed that building of the church and convent was started prior to 1691. However, it took sometime to finish maybe because of the economic situation of the town that by 1734, it was still unfinished.
The facade is simple and Baroque and has an affinity with the design of the church in Baliuag. Last year, just before the quadricentennial of the town’s foundation, the front repainted and the top of the pediment including the cross were replaced.
Profile Located 33 kilometers north of Manila, the town of Guiguinto is bounded on the north by the town of Plaridel, on the east by Balagtas, on the south by Bulacan town, and on the west by Malolos City. The town is accessible via the North Luzon Expressway or McArthur Highway. It has a total land area of 27.5 square kilometers and is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
Municipal Building
Although agriculture still play an important role in the local economy, commerce and industry are fast becoming an alternative source of income. With the help of the local government, the town is developing the landscaping industry to provide job for the people. To promote this industry, the town celebrates the Halamanan or Garden Festival to coincide with the town's Foundation Day.
Business Opportunities Guiguinto's advantange as the location of an enterprise is its accessibility to and from Metro Manila and other urban centers of Central Luzon particularly Bulacan. The town is an ideal location of industrial estates and food terminals. The real estate industry in this town has a bright prospect. Investors can put up entertainment centers as well as demonstration farms.
Places of Interest 1. St. Ildefonso Parish Church
Photo Gallery
St. Ildefonso Parish Church
A modern Market in Guiguinto
Central Elementary School
This Day in History WEATHER IN GUIGUINTO ON AUGUST 17
2011
2010
2009
95° F 93° F Wind: 4 mph Wind: 4 mph Humidity: 63% Humidity: 97% Weather in Guiguinto today
2008
88° F Wind: 3 mph Humidity: 97%
86° F Wind: 3 mph Humidity: 95%
GUIGUINTO AVERAGE WEATHER BY MONTH Temperature Month
Average Rainfall
Average
Absolute
Average snow days Daily
max
min
max
Average Fog days
Monthly
min
January
87.1
70.2
96.8
59.0
0.6
20
0
0
February
88.7
70.3
97.7
54.0
0.8
21
0
0
Temperature Month
Average Rainfall
Average
Absolute
Average snow days Daily
max
min
max
Average Fog days
Monthly
min
March
91.4
72.0
99.5
59.0
0.9
29.4
0
0
April
94.5
74.8
100.8
65.5
0.9
26.6
0
0
May
93.7
76.5
100.8
68.0
5.6
173.9
0
0
June
91.6
76.5
102.2
61.2
7.5
224.2
0
0
July
88.9
75.7
100.8
63.3
11.9
370
0
0
August
88.0
75.6
107.6
68.0
13.9
431
0
0
September
88.3
75.4
102.9
68.7
12.9
385.5
0
0
October
88.9
74.7
96.8
68.5
7.9
245.6
0
0
November
88.3
73.2
96.8
64.4
4.4
130.8
0
0
December
86.7
71.4
101.3
54.3
2.8
87.1
0
0
YEAR TEMPERATURE IN AVERAGE
Malis Malis is a barangay of the philippine municipality Guiguinto in the province Bulacan in Central Luzon which is part of the Luzon group of islands. The municipality Guiguinto with a population of about 89,225 and its 14 barangays belongs to the urban areas in the Philippines. Malis had 13,087 residents by the end of 2007. Brief History of Guiguinto In 1591, the Municipality of Guiguinto was one of the territorial classification of the Spaniards known as "Encomienda" referring to the parcelarization of land for taxation purposes. Known by its ancient name "Ma-yi", the Province of Bulacan is believed to have been settled long before the Spanish Explorer came to the Philippines. These settlements were organized by the Spaniards into early towns called "Pueblos", which include the town of Guiguinto. Guiguinto was founded in 1641. In 1903, the twenty-five (25) municipalities of Bulacan were reduced to thirteen (13). With this consolidation, Guiguinto became part of the Municipality of Bulacan. Since then, several other divisions and modifications have been done on the territorial boundaries of the towns in the Province of Bulacan. However, on 24 December 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison issued Order Ejecutiva No. 126 (Executive Order No. 126) separating Guiguinto from the Municipality of Bulacan, Bulacan. Hence, on January 1, 1915, Guiguintostarted to be recognized as an independent municipality. At present, Guiguinto covers 14 barangays with a total land area of 2,512 hectares. From a predominantly agricultural municipality, Guiguinto has gradually urbanized and developed into a third class municipality based on income classification. This is due to the growth in light industries and commercial establishments as a result of the overspill of the urbanization in Malolos and MetroManila. Guiguinto is also known for its small-scale garden industry that is now gradually expanding. The appellation “Guiguinto” literally translates to “Gold” for the early conquistadores came and saw this town on a harvest season when it lushes in golden rice stalks against the sun. Through the pages of history, Guiguinto gave justice to its label for it proved to be of great political worth, abounding in agricultural riches and of strategic import - since the times of the Encomienda in the 1590’s, to being a Pueblo in 1641, to its establishment as a legit Town in 1915 through Executive Order No. 126 by then Governor General Francis Burton Harrison. “Guiguinto is the Heart of Bulacan.” There are about 71,369 hospitable and hardworking people in Guiguinto in its 14 barangays. Wherever you go, smiles would surely greet you. Friendly faces are always ready to lend a hand or usher you to our industries, commerce and warehouses. Historical Landmarks and Tourists’ Spots also thrive for those who want to share with our heritage or unwind to a weekend get-away. Guiguintenoes on the whole are peace loving and God-fearing. The very reason why the town boasts of a very minimal crime rate and a 100% track record with regards to solving reported transgressions.Guiguinto is truly the heart of Bulacan not only in the geographical sense of it but more so because of it’s gleaming people.
Guiguinto Barangays Guiguinto is a philippine municipality. It is located in the province Bulacan in Region III Central Luzon which is a part of the Luzon group of islands.The municipality Guiguinto is seated about 8 km east of province capital City Of Malolos and about 30 km north-west of Philippine main capital Manila. The geographic coordinates of Guiguinto are 14° 49' 59'' N, 120° 52' 59'' E. Currently Guiguinto has 14 barangays which are:
No. Name
PSGC-Code
Area
Urbanisation
in km²
Population
1 Cutcut
031408001
-
urban
2,843
2 Daungan
031408002
-
urban
1,282
3 Ilang-Ilang
031408003
-
urban
5,448
4 Malis
031408004
-
urban
13,087
5 Panginay
031408005
-
urban
1,167
6 Poblacion
031408006
-
urban
3,745
7 Pritil
031408007
-
urban
4,244
8 Pulong Gubat
031408008
-
urban
1,947
9 Santa Cruz
031408009
-
urban
11,084
10 Santa Rita
031408010
-
urban
12,703
11 Tabang
031408011
-
urban
8,480
12 Tabe
031408012
-
urban
6,664
13 Tiaong
031408013
-
urban
6,644
15 Tuktukan
031408015
-
urban
9,887
According to the 2007 census, Guiguinto has a population of 89,225 residents and belongs to the 294 emerging cities and municiplities in the Philippines which have more than 50,000 inhabitants but did not reach 100,000 yet. Based on the number of its inhabitants Guiguinto is number 187 of the most populous cities of the Philippines and at 117 in Luzon group of islands and at 14 of the most populous cities of province Bulacan. With an area of 27.50 km² Guiguinto occupies a relatively small urban area. Accordingly, there is a high population density. In Guiguinto, by average, 3,244.55 people live in one square kilometer. With this value, Guiguinto is only number 40 in Luzon and is nationally ranked 45th of the most densely populated cities in the Philippines. According to the Philippine income classification for provinces, cities and municipalities Guiguinto is a 1st class municipality. The urbanization status of Guiguinto is classified as urban.
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