Marilao, Bulacan

Marilao
Municipality
Municipality of Marilao
Façade of the Municipal Hall

Seal
Motto(s): Tuloy ang Serbisyo Para sa Marilenyo

Map of Bulacan with Marilao highlighted
Marilao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.7581°N 120.9481°E / 14.7581; 120.9481Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.7581°N 120.9481°E / 14.7581; 120.9481
Country  Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bulacan
District 4th District
Founded 1796
Barangays 16 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago
 • Vice Mayor Henry Lutao
 • Electorate 83,432 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 33.74 km2 (13.03 sq mi)
Elevation 9 m (30 ft)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 221,965
 • Rank 9 out of 1,489 Municipalities
 • Density 6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 3019
PSGC 031411000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)44
Climate type Tropical monsoon climate
Income class 1st municipal income class
Poverty rate Positive decrease 2.8%
• Revenue (2017) Increase PHP 0.691 billion (16.2%)
• Expenses (2017) Increase PHP 0.549 billion (10.1%)
• Total Assets (2017) Increase PHP 1.203 billion (21.8%)
Electricity Manila Electric Company
• Consumption 132.66 million kWh (2003)
Native languages Tagalog
Taglish
Swardspeak
Website www.marilao.gov.ph

Marilao, officially the Municipality of Marilao, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Marilao), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 221,965 people.[3]

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is part of Manila's built-up area which reaches San Ildefonso on its northernmost part. Marilao is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Manila and 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Malolos City.

Marilao is one of the 21 Philippine municipalities, informally called "League of 21", that have met the requirements for cityhood set by the Constitution and Local Government Code of the Republic of the Philippines and as agreed upon by the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP).

Brief History

Long before the establishment as an independent town, Marilao traces its origin as little as a barrio. It was initially a barrio of its neighboring town Meycauayan and the Franciscan missionaries from Meycauayan built a visita (chapel) dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.

In April 21, 1796, the Barrio of Marilao was established as a pueblo as approved by the Alcalde Mayor of Bulacan and the Franciscan friars of Meycauayan, with the approval of Archbishop of Manila, the visita of San Miguel Arcangel became a town church where Padre Vicente de Talavera served as its parish priest. In 1913, Marilao completely became an independent town.

Barangays

Marilao is politically subdivided into 16 barangays, all classified as urban.[4]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
031411001 Abangan Norte 4.2% 9,424 8,665 ▴ 1.61%
031411002 Abangan Sur 4.3% 9,625 9,788 ▾ −0.32%
031411003 Ibayo 4.6% 10,103 6,584 ▴ 8.49%
031411004 Lambakin 19.3% 42,821 37,007 ▴ 2.82%
031411005 Lias 5.8% 12,900 12,038 ▴ 1.33%
031411006 Loma de Gato 25.9% 57,569 46,286 ▴ 4.24%
031411007 Nagbalon 1.8% 4,015 3,766 ▴ 1.23%
031411008 Patubig 3.4% 7,501 6,113 ▴ 3.97%
031411009 Poblacion I 0.8% 1,826 1,661 ▴ 1.82%
031411010 Poblacion II 2.5% 5,475 5,536 ▾ −0.21%
031411011 Prenza I 3.2% 7,065 5,827 ▴ 3.74%
031411012 Prenza II 5.1% 11,229 6,507 ▴ 10.95%
031411013 Santa Rosa I 4.9% 10,793 9,921 ▴ 1.62%
031411014 Santa Rosa II 4.3% 9,648 8,510 ▴ 2.42%
031411015 Saog 6.7% 14,950 11,445 ▴ 5.22%
031411016 Tabing Ilog 3.2% 7,021 5,970 ▴ 3.14%
Total 221,965 185,624 ▴ 3.46%

Demographics

Population census of Marilao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,506—    
1918 4,202+1.21%
1939 5,682+1.45%
1948 6,206+0.98%
1960 9,206+3.34%
1970 16,128+5.76%
1975 21,017+5.45%
1980 35,069+10.78%
1990 56,361+4.86%
1995 68,761+3.80%
2000 101,017+8.60%
2007 160,452+6.59%
2010 185,624+5.45%
2015 221,965+3.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

In the 2015 census, the population of Marilao, Bulacan, was 221,965 people,[3] with a density of 6,600 inhabitants per square kilometre or 17,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Local government

Current officials

2016-2019 Municipal Official of Marilao
PositionNameParty
Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago NPC
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao NPC
Councilors
Jun Bob J. Dela Cruz Independent
Divina Espiritu-Reyes Independent
Arnold T. Papa Independent
Irma G. Celones Independent
Willie B. Diaz Independent
Mark Joseph L. Guillermo Independent
Ariel P. Amador Independent
Maria Luisa I. Silvestre Independent

Past Mayors of Marilao

MayorIn office
Martin Villarica1913–1919
Ceferino Santiago1912–1922
Canuto Santo Tomas1922–1925
Agripino San Miguel1925–1928
Honorio Ramos1928–1931
Miguel Villarica1931–1934
Ricardo de Vera1934–1937
Andres Roxas1937–1940
Miguel Villarica1941–1944
Benito Sta. Rosa1945–1946
Justino Cruz1946–1947
Miguel Villarica1948–1951
Mario Santiago1956–1971
Nicanor Guillermo1972–1984
Abelardo T. Dalmacio1984–1986
Mario De Guzman Villarica1986–1987
Israel Guevarra1987–1988
Abelardo T. Dalmacio1988–1992
Epifanio Guillermo1992-1995
Leoncio Duran, Jr.1995–2004
Epifanio Guillermo2004–2013
Juanito H. Santiago2013–present

Education

The Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao Municipal College of Marilao is a public college in Marilao. The public primary and secondary schools in Marilao are governed by the Department of Education-Provincial Schools Division of Bulacan. Several private schools in Marilao also provide education services.

Public High Schools

  • Assemblywoman Felicita G. Bernardino Memorial Trade School(AFGBMTS)
  • Prenza National High School(PNHS)

Religion

National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

It was elevated to the status of National Shrine by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The first mass was held at the site on February 2, 1992, the Feast of the Presentation. Located in Brgy. Santa Rosa I.

San Miguel Arcangel Parish Church

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

The Parish celebrates its patronal feasts on May 8 and September 29. Its 28th Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Alberto D.J. Santiago succeeded Fr. Avelino G. Santos. Under Parochial Vicar, Fr. Francis Protacio S. Cortez III,OSA.[8] It is hundred years old spiritual edifice in Poblacion I considered as “place marker” and serve as “point of orientation” to the local residents and visitors.[9]

St Michael the Archangel Parish is under the jurisdiction of the Latin Rite Diocese of Malolos, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Manila canonically erected in 1961. The mother church of the Diocese is the Malolos Cathedral located in Malolos City, Bulacan.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church

Located in Brgy. Loma de Gato.

Our Lady of Mercy Quasi-parish Church

Located in Brgy. Loma de Gato.

There are also a presence of other religions in Marilao like the Iglesia ni Cristo,Jehova's Witnesses, Born Again Christians, Members of Church of Gode International and etc.

Landmarks and attractions

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Bulacan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bulacan, Philippines: Marilao, Bulacan: General Info". Bulacan.gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  5. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Province of Bulacan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. ↑ Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑
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