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Template:Infobox Philippine municipality Paombong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. Paombong is famous for its vinegar, extracted from the sap of sasa (nipa). According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 41,077 people in 8,266 households.

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Nipa palm vinegar (sukang paombong)

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Barangays

Paombong is politically subdivided into 14 barangays (6 urban, 8 rural).

  • Binakod
  • Kapitangan
  • Malumot
  • Masukol
  • Pinalagdan
  • Poblacion
  • San Isidro I
  • San Isidro II
  • San Jose
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santo Niño
  • Santo Rosario

Kapitangan

Kapitangan is one of the largest barangays of Paombong in terms of area. Strategically located, it is bordered by the municipalities of Malolos and Calumpit. Kapitangan is known as a pilgrimage area during Holy Week. Devout Catholics flock to the barangay chapel to obtain the blessed oil believed to possess healing capabilities. On Good Friday, a reenactment of the Passion of the Christ is being held.


Municipal officials

Mayor:

  • Donato Marcos

Vice Mayor:

  • Rufino Valencia.

Councilors:

  • Maria Cristina T. Gonzales
  • Josephine DC. Surio
  • Arnaldo Mendoza
  • Reynaldo S. Sulit
  • Francisco C. Garcia
  • Melchor C. de Roxas
  • Venancio K. Dayao
  • Primo C. Pangan

ABC President ex-officio:

  • Silvestre Galman

SK President ex-officio:

  • Jardin Krissel Garrido

Municipal Administrator:

  • Emenito S.J. Sacdalan.

Mailing Address:

  • Arch. Melchor DG. Robles
  • Municipal Planning and Development Office
  • MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF PAOMBONG, BULACAN
  • Poblacion, Paombong, Bulacan 3001 Philippines

Contact Nos:

  • Tel: +63 (44) 665-1234; 665-1273