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| Population Census of Paombong |
| Census |
Pop. |
|
Rate |
| 1995 |
33,149 |
|
—
|
| 2000 |
41,077 |
|
4.71% |
| 2007 |
53,510 |
|
3.71% |
Paombong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. Paombong is famous for its vinegar [1], extracted from the sap of sasa (nipa). According to the 2007 census [2], it has a population of 53,510 inhabitants in 8,266 households.
[edit] Barangays
Paombong is politically subdivided into 14 barangays (6 urban, 8 rural).
- Binakod - During the late 19th century, General Isidoro Torres organized the Katipunan militia of Paombong in this village [3].
- Kapitangan - This barangay is a famous pilgrimage site during the Holy Week, particularly Good Friday. Some devout Catholic worshippers flagellate and/or allow themselves to be crucified to repent and share in the sufferings of Jesus Christ [4].
- Malumot
- Masukol
- Pinalagdan
- Poblacion
- San Isidro I
- San Isidro II
- San Jose
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santa Cruz
- Santo Niño
- Santo Rosario
[edit] Municipal Officials
The following officials were elected on May 14, 2007 to serve a three-year term. [5]
- Mayor: Donato Dionisio Marcos
- Vice Mayor: Rufino Borja Valencia
- Councilors
- Maria Cristina Gonzales Rivera
- Arnaldo "Arnold" Lindayag Mendoza
- Reynaldo "Erning" Santiago Sulit
- Francisco "Kiko" Coronel Garcia
- Melchor "Kinong" Coronel de Roxas
- Venancio "Ven" Kempis Dayao
- Primo "Piring" Cruz Pangan
- Josephine dela Cruz Surio
[edit] Schools
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 14°49′52″N 120°47′21″E / 14.83111°N 120.78917°E / 14.83111; 120.78917
