Baliuag, Bulacan

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Baliuag, Bulacan

Location
Map of Bulacan showing the location of Baliuag.
Government
Region	Central Luzon (Region III)
Province	Bulacan
District	2nd district of Bulacan
Barangays	27
Income Class:	1st class, urban
Mayor	Romeo Estrella
Physical characteristics
Population      Total (2000)	119,675
Coordinates	14°57' N, 120°53' E

Baliuag (also spelled as "Baliwag") is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 119,675 people in 25,050 households.

[edit] Barangays

Baliuag is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.

Bagong Nayon Barangca Calantipay Catulinan Concepcion Makinabang Matangtubig Pagala Paitan Piel Pinagbarilan Poblacion Sabang San Jose

San Jose Hinukay San Roque Santa Barbara Santo Cristo Santo Niño Subic Sulivan Tangos Tarcan Tiaong Tibag Tilapayong Virgen delas Flores

[edit] Miscellany

Baliuag has a bustling economy, with many shopping centers. Several of the major banks have branches on the town. Agriculture remains as the mainstay of the economy.

Baliuag is also a transportation hub. Public transportation to Pampanga to the west, and Nueva Ecija to the north, is easily accessible.

Baliuag is also the home of the only self-supporting clock tower in Bulacan.

Baliuag is the place where the first elections in the Far East were held (1899).

Baliuag is famous for its Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions. Boasting more than 60 carros or carrozas (floats) with life-size Santos (statues) showcasing events from the life and passion of Christ.

[edit] External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Photos of the Saint Augustine Parish church, Baliuag