San Ildefonso, Bulacan

San Ildefonso
Municipality
Municipality of San Ildefonso
Welcome Arch
Welcome Arch
Flag of San Ildefonso
Flag
Official seal of San Ildefonso
Seal
Map of Bulacan with San Ildefonso highlighted
Map of Bulacan with San Ildefonso highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
San Ildefonso is located in Philippines
San Ildefonso
San Ildefonso
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°04′44″N 120°56′31″E / 15.07889°N 120.94194°E / 15.07889; 120.94194
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceBulacan
District 3rd district
Founded1875
Named forSaint Ildefonsus
Barangays36 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFernando S. Galvez Jr. ( NUP)
 • Vice MayorRocky G. Sarmiento ( PFP)
 • RepresentativeLorna C. Silverio ( NUP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate76,231 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total128.71 km2 (49.70 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Highest elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Lowest elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total115,713
 • Density900/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
 • Households
29,301
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.40
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 512.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 1,222 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 460.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 642.3 million (2020)
Utilities
 • ElectricityMeralco
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3010
PSGC
031419000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Native languagesTagalog
Kapampangan

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 2020 census, it has a population of 115,713 people.[3]

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is the northernmost part of Manila's built-up area.

San Ildefonso is 43 kilometers (27 mi) from Malolos and 66 kilometers (41 mi) from Manila.

History

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

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 1903 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.[5]

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]

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]

Geography

Barangays

San Ildefonso is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Each barangay consist of 7 puroks and some have sitios.

There are 6 urban and 30 rural barangays.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[8]
031419001 Akle 3.7% 4,330 3,320 ▴ 2.69%
031419002 Alagao 3.0% 3,506 3,119 ▴ 1.18%
031419003 Anyatam 3.6% 4,169 3,887 ▴ 0.70%
031419006 Bagong Barrio 1.9% 2,150 2,087 ▴ 0.30%
031419007 Basuit 1.8% 2,068 1,961 ▴ 0.53%
031419008 Bubulong Munti 1.9% 2,245 2,078 ▴ 0.78%
031419009 Bubulong Malaki 1.8% 2,069 1,984 ▴ 0.42%
031419010 Buhol na Mangga 1.2% 1,402 1,302 ▴ 0.74%
031419011 Bulusukan 1.7% 1,948 1,814 ▴ 0.72%
031419012 Calasag 3.1% 3,578 3,237 ▴ 1.01%
031419013 Calawitan 3.0% 3,435 2,824 ▴ 1.98%
031419014 Casalat 1.6% 1,811 1,629 ▴ 1.06%
031419015 Gabihan 2.9% 3,393 3,298 ▴ 0.28%
031419016 Garlang 1.0% 1,183 1,082 ▴ 0.90%
031419017 Lapnit 2.7% 3,134 3,110 ▴ 0.08%
031419018 Maasim 3.3% 3,774 2,907 ▴ 2.64%
031419019 Makapilapil 1.9% 2,234 2,697 ▾ −1.87%
031419020 Malipampang 5.1% 5,897 5,525 ▴ 0.65%
031419021 Matimbubong 2.2% 2,583 2,563 ▴ 0.08%
031419022 Nabaong Garlang 1.7% 1,914 1,790 ▴ 0.67%
031419023 Palapala 5.3% 6,087 5,348 ▴ 1.30%
031419024 Pasong Bangkal 0.7% 839 744 ▴ 1.21%
031419025 Pinaod 6.3% 7,283 6,545 ▴ 1.07%
031419026 Poblacion 3.5% 4,080 3,644 ▴ 1.14%
031419027 Pulong Tamo 1.7% 1,987 1,813 ▴ 0.92%
031419028 San Juan 4.4% 5,149 4,337 ▴ 1.73%
031419029 Santa Catalina Bata 1.3% 1,502 1,177 ▴ 2.47%
031419030 Santa Catalina Matanda 2.3% 2,620 2,497 ▴ 0.48%
031419031 Sapang Dayap 1.3% 1,483 1,447 ▴ 0.25%
031419032 Sapang Putik 3.4% 3,946 3,935 ▴ 0.03%
031419033 Sapang Putol 1.7% 1,988 2,073 ▾ −0.42%
031419034 Sumandig 2.0% 2,257 1,966 ▴ 1.39%
031419035 Telapatio 0.9% 1,020 903 ▴ 1.23%
031419036 Upig 2.2% 2,524 2,225 ▴ 1.27%
031419037 Umpucan 2.1% 2,423 1,787 ▴ 3.09%
031419038 Mataas na Parang 2.1% 2,460 2,345 ▴ 0.48%
Total 115,713 95,000 ▴ 1.99%

Climate

Climate data for San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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%
2020 115,713+2.03%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][8][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Ildefonso, Bulacan, was 115,713 people,[3] with a density of 900 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,300 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Ildefonso

5
10
15
20
2006
18.20
2009
12.32
2012
11.94
2015
9.15
2018
5.54
2021
15.40

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Education

Public Schools

Elementary Education

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

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

Secondary Education

Some of the public high schools are:

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

Tertiary and College Education

Some of the tertiary schools are:

No Name
1 Bulacan Agricultural State College

Private Schools

Some of the private schools offering education

No Name Nursery & Kindergarten Elementary Secondary Senior High School Tertiary / College
1 AMG Skilled Hands Technological College (ASHTEC) Yes Yes Yes
2 Motessori De San Ildefonso Yes Yes Yes
3 Saint Paul School of San Ildefonso Yes
4 Saint John School Yes Yes Yes
5 Liceo De Buenavista Yes Yes
6 Goldenville School of Montessori Yes Yes Yes
7 Veritas Learning Center Yes
8 Solagracia Alliance School, Inc. Yes

Notable personalities

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

References

  1. ^  Municipality of San Ildefonso | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ Act No. 932 (October 8, 1903), "An Act Reducing the Twenty-five Municipalities of the Province of Bulacan to Thirteen", Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Resources, retrieved July 3, 2023
  6. ^ "Bulacan, Philippines: San Ildefonso, Bulacan: History".
  7. ^ "The house where the Philippines' forgotten 'comfort women' were held". BBC News. 16 June 2016.
  8. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ "San Ildefonso: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Bulacan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

Further reading

  • De los Reyes, Angelo J.; De los Reyes, Aloma Monte (1983). Bulac noon, San Ildefonso ngayon. San Ildefonso, Bulacan: Normine Printing House.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to San Ildefonso, Bulacan.