San Jose del Monte City
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| District | lone district of San Jose del Monte |
| Barangays | 59 |
| Income class: | 3rd class; partially urban |
| Mayor | Angelito Sarmiento (Lakas-CMD) |
| Cityhood | {{{cityhood}}} |
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| Area | 165.10 km² |
| Population | 315,807 1,913/km² |
San Jose del Monte City (or simply San Jose) is a third class city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is bordered by Caloocan City and Quezon City, both in Metro Manila, in the south; by Rodriguez, Rizal in the east; Santa Maria and Marilao, both of Bulacan, in the west and Norzagaray, Bulacan in the north. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 315,807 people in 66,179 households.
This town rose to fame in the 1960s when the then-president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, relocated to Sapang Palay, one of its villages, many of Manila's impoverished and unwanted squatter residents. Due to poverty, many local residents are illiterate or only semi-literate and their main means of livelihood, which are farming, poultry and livestock-raising reflect this. Probably because of its substantial distance from the capital region and mountainous (del Monte) topography, it has remained an economically depressed area up to now. Sapang Palay and Sitio Gulod are among its most impoverished areas. This had caused relatively high local crime rates and substantial dissident activity in the area. Residents poor hygiene and improper public sanitation, also contributes to frequent outbreaks of Dengue fever, gastrointestinal diseases, etc. Today, San Jose del Monte have progressed much; it is evidenced by the presence of major commercial banks, fast food chain outlets, real estates, and wide coverage of landline and cellular phone services.
It has its own representative to the House of Representative having been separated from the fourth district of Bulacan in 2004, thus an independent city. The first congressman of the Lone District of San Jose del Monte is Cong. Eduardo Roquero, M.D., incidentally its last town mayor prior to cityhood.
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[edit] Economy
Agriculture
- Major agricultural crops are leafy vegetables, root crops (ube and cassava) pineapple, mango and coffee beans.
Livestock and Poultry
- Major income earner of the city is still the swine production, large and small scale.
- Major poultry producers are RFM, Vitarich and FELDAN.
- There are a total of 60 commercial livestock and poultry farms in the city.
- Modern "Double AA" slaughterhouse starts construction.
Trade and Commerce
- The city has 3 major business located in Tunkong Mangga, Muzon and Sampol Market. They are into wholesale and retail trade.
- Commercial and Thrift Banks, Pawnshop and Cooperatives provide the financial requirements of the city.
Industry
- Major industries are iron and marble works, furniture, handicrafts, food processing, housing, etc.
Tourism
- National tourist attraction is the Karahumi Falls, Sierra Madre Hills while the man-made among others, are the Grotto Vista Resort, Our Lady of Grotto Shrine, Palmera Resort, Ilog Malaki Riverbank Park.
[edit] Social Services
Housing
- The city hosts four (4) resettlement projects of the national government and more than a hundred residential subdivisions.
Health
- The Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte, a secondary hospital, is now being managed operated by the city government, with subsidy from the provincial government.
- 5 Rural Health Units and sub-centers for the immediate health care needs of the community.
Education
- To serve the educational needs of the city, there are128 schools offering elementary, secondary and tertiary education
- The city has now its own school division in compliance with R.A. 8797.
- The city has a tie-up with Bulacan State University to operate a branch in San Jose del Monte.
Social Welfare
- The city complies with R.A. 6972, requiring every barangay to have a day care center. A total of 71 day care centers are operating in the city.
- Aside from the social welfare service accessible through the local government, various non-government organizations provide social services to the socially, economically and physically disadvantage sectors in the city.
Recreational Facilities
- The newest addition to the City's sport facility is the COVERED COURT with a sitting capacity of 2,500. This is the venue for Monday Program of the city as well as the other activities like conventions, seminars and concerts.
- The Cattle Creek and Country Club which is a favorite hub among the retirees and business executives.
Protective Services
- The 59-man Police Force of San Jose del Monte is reinforced by other law enforcement groups such as BANTAY BAYAN, BARANGAY POLICE, PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS ANOTHER VIGILANT RESIDENTS pursuing vigorously the peace and order in their respective places.
- The City Police Station maintains eight (8) Kabayan Action Centers manned by police officers acting as supervisors providing bond between police and community.
- The fire station has five (5) fire trucks to serve the city and other neighboring towns.
[edit] Infrastructure
Roads San Jose del Monte's road network has a total length of 211.43 kms. The following are the main arteries of San Jose del Monte's road network which link the 59 barangays with Metro Manila and the rest of Bulacan.
a. Quirino Highway - a vital national road which stretches from Norzagaray to Caloocan City.
b. Sta. Maria - Tungkong Mangga Road - a vital provincial road which links the city to Sta. Maria and to the North Luzon Expressway.
c. San Jose - Marilao Road - links the Municipality of Marilao and to the North Expressway. At the moment, exit from Metro Manila and entry to Northern Luzon is allowed.
d. Sapang Palay Road - links the Sapang Palay Resettlement Project to Quirino Highway and in the opposite end to Sapang Palay Proper.
e. Igay Road - links the upper barangay to Quirino Highway and Rodriguez, Rizal.
Water The bulk of water requirement of the city is being serve by the San Jose del Monte Water District while some subdivisions have their own independent water supply system.
Power Power distribution in the city is being undertaken by the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). The city also hosts the biggest NAPOCOR sub-station in the country located in Barangay Dulong Bayan
Telecommunications Landline telephone systems are being provided by the Digitel Communication Company (DIGITEL) and Philippines Long Distance Company (PLDT).
CELLULAR SERVICES are provided by SMART, GLOBE & SUN CELLULAR.
There are also two (2) postal offices, one radio station, one local cable TV provider, and one local newspaper.
[edit] Barangays
San Jose del Monte City is politically subdivided into 59 barangays.
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[edit] Schools
Listed below are the high schools San Jose del Monte City:
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[edit] History
San Jose del Monte was founded by the Spanish government in 1750s, and was cut off from its mother town, Meycauayan, because Meycauayan was densely populated at that time. It became a city in 2000 through the efforts of then-Congressman Angelito Sarmiento (who served as Secretary 2002 and presidential adviser on Agricultural Modernization and is now its mayor) and the local government of San Jose del Monte.
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Government Unit: City of San Jose del Monte
- San Jose Del Monte High Schools
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| Cities and Municipalities of Bulacan | |
| Cities: | Malolos | Meycauayan | San Jose del Monte |
| Municipalities: | Angat | Balagtas | Baliuag | Bocaue | Bulacan | Bustos | Calumpit | Doña Remedios Trinidad | Guiguinto | Hagonoy | Marilao | Norzagaray | Obando | Pandi | Paombong | Plaridel | Pulilan | San Ildefonso | San Miguel | San Rafael | Santa Maria |
