Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija

Gabaldon, officially the Municipality of Gabaldon, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 35,383 people.[3]

Gabaldon
Municipality
Municipality of Gabaldon
Welcome Arch
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Map of Nueva Ecija with Gabaldon highlighted
Gabaldon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°32′52″N 120°40′38″E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Luzon (Region III)
ProvinceNueva Ecija
District3rd District
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJobby P. Emata
 • Vice MayorVictorino V. Sabino
 • CongressmanRosanna V. Vergara
 • Electorate22,262 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total242.88 km2 (93.78 sq mi)
Elevation
135.0 m (442.9 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total35,383
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
 • Households
8,484
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence17.83% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)101,968,545.88 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3131
PSGC
034907000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesTagalog
Ilocano
Websitegabaldon.gov.ph

The municipality is located on the valley situated at the footstep of the Sierra Madre Mountains on the east and the Caraballo Mountains on the west[5]. It lies 171 kilometres (106 mi) north-east of Manila. Gabaldon is bounded by the municipalities of Bongabon to the north, Laur to the west, General Tinio to the south, and Dingalan, Aurora to the east.

History

During the latter half of the 19th century, Gabaldon was the site of the Sabani Estate, the largest hacienda in Nueva Ecija, which was then part of Laur. The estate possessed 3,000 heads of cattle and occupied more than 6,000 hectares.[6] On May 10, 1920, the National Government through the National Development Company took over the administration of the estate and developed it for rice production. A group composed of local businessmen leased the estate until 1935, after which it was returned to Sabani Estate Development Company. The government then converted the estate into a homestead.[7]

On June 12, 1950, the barrios of Bitulok, Bantug, Bitulok Saw Mill, Cuyapa, Macasandal, Pantok, Calumpang, Malinao, Tagumpay, Bugnan, Bagong Sicat, Ligaya, Calabasa, Bateria and Pintong Bagting were separated from Laur to constitute the new municipality of Bitulok.[8]

The municipality’s name was changed from Bitulok to Sabani.[9] On June 16, 1955, the municipality’s name was change from Sabani to Gabaldon by virtue of Republic Act 1318, to honor former provincial governor and Philippine Resident Commissioner Isauro Gabaldón.[10]


Barangays

Gabaldon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.

  • Bagong Sikat
  • Bagting
  • Bantug
  • Bitulok (North Pob.)
  • Bugnan
  • Calabasa
  • Camachile
  • Cuyapa
  • Ligaya
  • Macasandal
  • Malinao
  • Pantoc
  • Pinamalisan
  • South Poblacion
  • Sawmill
  • Tagumpay

Climate
Climate data for Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 28
(83)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21
(0.8)		 18
(0.7)		 16
(0.6)		 18
(0.7)		 65
(2.6)		 102
(4.0)		 112
(4.4)		 95
(3.7)		 91
(3.6)		 99
(3.9)		 58
(2.3)		 49
(1.9)		 744
(29.2)
Average rainy days 6.8 5.2 6.1 7.1 16.1 20.2 22.6 21.6 20.9 16.0 9.0 9.3 160.9
Source: Meteoblue [11]

Demographics
Population census of Gabaldon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 9,907—    
1970 13,865+3.41%
1975 15,673+2.49%
1980 17,169+1.84%
1990 21,744+2.39%
1995 25,750+3.22%
2000 28,324+2.06%
2007 29,619+0.62%
2010 32,246+3.14%
2015 35,383+1.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][12][13][14]


Economy

Agriculture is the main economic source of the municipality with 56% of its land area being used for farming. Rice is the primary crop being cultivated in the municipality’s lowland while secondary crops such as onion, corn, garlic, ampalaya, and other crops are cultivated in the uplands. The municipality is one of the top onion producers in the province. Limited livestock, poultry, and fish production are also present.[15]

The municipality has nearly 300 commercial establishments mostly centered along the national road and around the municipal public market. Moreover, there are 6 agro-based industrial establishments within the city, including 5 rice mills and a commercial poultry, and 20 cottage industry establishments.[16]

Tourism

Due to the Gabaldon’s proximity to the coastal town of Dingalan, Aurora and its scenic location on the valley, there are several ecological tourist spots that found in the municipality including; the Dupinga Water Reservoir, Sitio Tanawan, the Sierra Madre Mountains, Mainit Hot Springs, Little Baguio, Cabangcalan Lake, and multiple waterfalls dotted along the southeastern part of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Numerous resorts are located in the municipality, including the Ecopark located inside the Gabaldon-Campus of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.[17]



See also
  • List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines

References
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  2. "Province: Nueva Ecija". 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. "Municipal Profile – Official Website of Municipality of Gabaldon". Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  6. McCoy; de Jesus. Philippine social history: global trade and local transformations. p. 67.
  7. "History Of Gabaldon – Official Website of Municipality of Gabaldon". Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  8. "An Act to Create the Municipality of Bitulok in the Province of Nueva Ecija". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  9. "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Bitulok in the Province of Nueva Ecija to That of Sabani". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  10. "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Sabani, Province of Nueva Ecija, to Gabaldon". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  11. "Gabaldon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  12. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. 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.
  14. "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  15. "Municipal Profile – Official Website of Municipality of Gabaldon". Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  16. "Municipal Profile – Official Website of Municipality of Gabaldon". Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  17. "Municipal Profile – Official Website of Municipality of Gabaldon". Retrieved 2019-12-31.
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