Bongabon

Bongabon
Bongabon
Municipality
	Municipality of Bongabon
	Municipal Hall
	Seal
	Map of Nueva Ecija with Bongabon highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Bongabon Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 15°37′56″N 121°08′41″E / 15.6321°N 121.1448°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon
Province	Nueva Ecija
District	3rd District
Founded	1760
Barangays	28
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Allan Xystus A. Gamilla
• Vice Mayor	Hernan P. Andres
• Congressman	Rosanna V. Vergara
• Electorate	46,364 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	286.95 km2 (110.79 sq mi)
Elevation	76 m (249 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	66,839
• Density	230/km2 (600/sq mi)
• Households	16,305
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	14.8% (2015)
• Revenue (₱)	₱ 237.1 million (2020), 106.8 million (2012), 112.5 million (2013), 128.4 million (2014), 145.3 million (2015), 177 million (2016), 362.8 million (2017), 365.2 million (2018), 214.5 million (2019), 255.7 million (2021), 335.6 million (2022)
• Assets (₱)	₱ 675.4 million (2020), 273.9 million (2012), 277.8 million (2013), 307.6 million (2014), 384.1 million (2015), 517.6 million (2016), 556.2 million (2017), 579.8 million (2018), 609 million (2019), 790.8 million (2021), 977.5 million (2022)
• Liabilities (₱)	₱ 412.5 million (2020), 175 million (2012), 188.3 million (2013), 212.7 million (2014), 282 million (2015), 373 million (2016), 362.8 million (2017), 365.2 million (2018), 381.3 million (2019), 484.3 million (2021), 635.1 million (2022)
• Expenditure (₱)	₱ 317.3 million (2020), 102.1 million (2012), 106.7 million (2013), 114 million (2014), 129.8 million (2015), 161.4 million (2016), 173 million (2017), 212.9 million (2018), 216.1 million (2019), 258.3 million (2021), 297.8 million (2022)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	3128
PSGC	034902000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)44
Native languages	Ilocano; Tagalog
Website	bongabon.ph

Bongabon, officially the Municipality of Bongabon (Template:Lang-tl), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,839 people.^[3]

It has an area of 28,352.90 hectares (70,061.5 acres), and is the leading producer of onion in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.

Each barangay in Bongabon has its own fiesta. The town fiesta, celebrated annually on the 1st to 2nd week of April, is known as the Sibuyasan Onion Festival.

History

The Augustinian missionaries who preached Catholicism in Pampanga extended their outposts into what is now the province of Nueva Ecija by following the Rio Grande dela Pampanga. Thus, Santol (present day Barangay Santor) was part of Pantabangan and established in 1659. In 1760, Bongabon was named as a town and parish under the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi.

Bongabon was the first capital of Nueva Ecija.

Philippine Revolution under the Spanish Colonial Period

When the Philippine Revolution began on 1896 to 1898 against Spain. The Philippine Revolutionary and Republican troops with the aid of Katipunero rebels invaded the municipal town of Bongabon and fought the Spanish Colonial forces and started the Siege of Bongabon. The Filipino revolutionary troops and Katipunero rebel fighters captured the municipal town after the siege forcing the Spanish troops to retreat.

Philippine-American War and the American Colonial Period

With the outbreak of the Philippine–American War on 1899 to 1902, the town saw the arrival of American troops which fought the Filipino revolutionary troops and Katipuneros in the Battle of Bongabon on 1899. In the ensuing battle, the town was captured by the American troops.

Barangays

Bongabon is politically subdivided into 28 barangays, listed here with their 2010 populations:

Poblacion barangays:

Commercial - 333
Kaingin - 2,714
Magtanggol - 1,696
Mantile - 1,118
Palo Maria - 2,064
Rizal - 2,796
Sampalucan - 1,577
San Roque - 2,344
Sinipit - 2,398
Sisilang - 657
Social - 735
Tulay na Bato (New Era) - 1,919

Rural barangays:

Antipolo - 3,975
Ariendo - 999
Bantug - 913
Calaanan - 2,047
Cruz - 1,829
Curva - 3,315
Digmala - 1,118
Labi - 1,302
Larcon - 1,454
Lusok - 2,002
Macabaclay - 2,229
Olivete - 1,872
Pesa - 2,141
Santor - 5,911
Tugatug - 1,932
Vega Grande - 5,953

Climate

Climate data for Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	33 (91)	33 (91)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	30 (87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	19 (66)	19 (66)	20 (68)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	21 (70)	20 (68)	22 (71)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	4 (0.2)	6 (0.2)	7 (0.3)	12 (0.5)	61 (2.4)	89 (3.5)	96 (3.8)	99 (3.9)	81 (3.2)	88 (3.5)	37 (1.5)	13 (0.5)	593 (23.5)
Average rainy days	2.5	3.0	4.1	6.3	15.8	19.4	22.5	21.6	20.1	17.5	9.6	4.0	146.4
Source: Meteoblue ^[5]

Demographics

Population census of Bongabon

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	3,923	—
1918	4,532	+0.97%
1939	11,885	+4.70%
1948	14,958	+2.59%
1960	20,854	+2.81%
1970	25,434	+2.00%
1975	29,932	+3.32%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1980	32,451	+1.63%
1990	39,616	+2.02%
1995	44,856	+2.35%
2000	49,255	+2.03%
2007	63,639	+3.60%
2010	59,343	−2.51%
2015	64,173	+1.50%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Religion

The majority of the people of the municipality are Roman Catholic. The members of the Iglesia ni Cristo are growing in number and are second to the Catholics in membership. Other sects in the municipality are the Methodists, Iglesia ng Dios, Seventh-day Adventists, etc.

Tourism, art and culture

Sibuyas Festival is celebrated as a form of thanksgiving every 10 April, and a way to promote and show their town as one of the largest producers of onion in Asia.
Ilog Jordan at Barangay Olivete - This place is a popular Lenten destination for people seeking spiritual rejuvenation and healing.
Falls Deepsap at Barangay Labi - A good place to visit during summer, the falls offers a cold shimmering water perfect to beat heatwaves. Its water comes from the untainted Sierra Madre Mountain.
Mount Labi Peak at Barangay Labi

Health care

Bongabon District Hospital, a government hospital located at Barangay Curva, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija

Education

Most are public schools from primary to secondary. Bongabon National High School is located at Barangay Sinipit, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Many of the students are going to Cabanatuan City to continue their college.

References

^ Municipality of Bongabon | (DILG)
^ "Province: Nueva Ecija". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
^ "Bongabon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

External links

[1] Municipality of Bongabon | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Nueva Ecija". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–03-3] 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 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

[met_norms-5] "Bongabon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.

[PSA15–03-6] Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–03-7] 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.

[NSO07-03-8] 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.

[LWUA-PopulationData-9] "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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v t e Province of Nueva Ecija
Palayan (capital) Cabanatuan (largest city)
Municipalities	Aliaga Bongabon Cabiao Carranglan Cuyapo Gabaldon General Mamerto Natividad General Tinio Guimba Jaen Laur Licab Llanera Lupao Nampicuan Pantabangan Peñaranda Quezon Rizal San Antonio San Isidro San Leonardo Santa Rosa Santo Domingo Talavera Talugtug Zaragoza
Component cities	Cabanatuan Gapan Muñoz Palayan San Jose