San Jose del Monte City
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| City of San Jose del Monte Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte |
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| Country | Philippines | ||
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| Region | Region III | ||
| Province | Bulacan | ||
| Districts | Lone District of San Jose del Monte City | ||
| Barangays | 59 | ||
| Founded | 1845 | ||
| Cityhood | September 10, 2000 | ||
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| - Representative, Lone District of San Jose del Monte City | Arturo B. Robes (2007-2010) (Kampi) |
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| - Governor | Joselito R. Mendoza (Kampi) |
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| - Mayor | Eduardo V. Roquero,M.D.(2007-2010) (Kampi) |
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| - Vice Mayor | Reynaldo S. San Pedro (2007-2010) (Lakas-CMD) |
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| Area | |||
| - Total | 165.10 km² (63.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 19.4 m (64 ft) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 439,090 | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| Zip code | San Jose del Monte 3023 Sapang Palay 3024 |
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| Area code(s) | 044 / 02 (Some Residents in Tungko and near Barangays) | ||
| Website: Website of San Jose del Monte City | |||
San Jose del Monte City (or simply San Jose) is a second class/partially urban component 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.
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.
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[edit] "Super City"
On September 4, 2007, Mayor Eduardo V. Roquero announced that a “super city” will rise (following the construction of the US$ 1.2-billion Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT) in the next 2 years) at the 200-hectare lot in Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan where the first inter-modal terminal will be constructed (the last terminal of the 20.7-kilometer MRT-7 line from SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, MRT-2 north). Light Rail Transit Corp. (Manila Metro Rail Transit System) will build it late 2008 and early 2009 and completed by around 2010. The 40-kilometer Circumferential Road 6 (C-6) will also start and branch out of the North Luzon Expressway between its Malolos and Marilao segments and after passing it, it will pass until it reaches Cavite City. At least 20,000 workers will be employed.[1]
[edit] Economy
[edit] Agriculture
- Major agricultural crops are leafy vegetables, root crops (ube and cassava) pineapple, mango and coffee beans.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Fast Food Chains
- Jollibee Tungkong Mangga- Quirino Highway Cor. Bocaue-San Jose Road, Tungkong Mangga (044) 691-1507
- Jollibee Sapang Palay- Bagong Buhay Road., Sampol Market, Sapang Palay (Unknown)
- Greenwich Tungkong Mangga- Quirino Highway Cor. Bocaue-San Jose Road, Tungkong Mangga (044) 815-5555
- Chowking Tungkong Mangga- Susana Mart Bldg., Quirino Highway, Tungkong Mangga (044) 691-3170
- Chowking Sapang Palay- Bagong Buhay Road., Sampol Market, Sapang Palay (Under Construction)
[edit] Industry
- Major industries are iron and marble works, furniture, handicrafts, food processing, housing, etc.
[edit] 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
[edit] Housing
- The city hosts four (4) resettlement projects of the national government and more than fifty residential subdivisions.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
- Bulacan State University - Sarmento Campus. The city has a tie-up with Bulacan State University to operate a branch in San Jose del Monte.
- The city has new Polytechnic College known as Bulacan Polytechnic College located at San Jose del Monte National Trade School
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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] Transportation
The city is serviced by various bus routes going to and from, among others, Sapang Palay, Baclaran district in Pasay City, Muntinlupa (Alabang), Makati City, Quiapo and Sta. Cruz districts in Manila, Novaliches district in Quezon City and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Various jeepney routes also ply the roads between the city and neighboring cities and towns in Metro Manila and Bulacan province.
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Roads
San Jose del Monte's road network has a total length of 211.43 km (except the BRMCREx). 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 the town of Norzagaray to North Caloocan City.
b. Sta. Maria - Tungkong Mangga Road - a vital provincial road which links the city to the town of Sta. Maria and to the North Luzon Expressway.
c. San Jose - Marilao Road - links the city with theMunicipality of Marilao and to the North Luzon Expressway. This is now a permanent full exit.
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.
f. Bulacan-Rizal-Manila-Cavite Regional Expressway - the expressway that is under construction. It can go to Rizal, Metro Manila, and Cavite.
[edit] Water
The bulk of water requirement of the city is being serve by the San Jose del Monte City Water District while some subdivisions have their own independent water supply system.
[edit] Power
Power distribution in the city is being undertaken by the Manila Electric Company MERALCO. The city also hosts the biggest Transco (Napocor) sub-station in the country located in Barangay Dulong Bayan
[edit] Telecommunications / Communications
Landline telephone systems are being provided by the Digitel, PLDT and BayanTel.
Mobile telephony services are provided by Smart, Globe Telecom & Sun Cellular.
Two(2) Postal Codes
3023 San Jose del Monte City
3024 Sapang Palay District
Two(2) Television Cable Provider
Home Cable Bulacan
SPC Cable TV / New World CATV
[edit] Barangays
San Jose del Monte City is divided into two district for representation purposes. It is politically subdivided into 59 barangays of which 23 comprise the first district while the rest comprise the second district .
District I
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District II
Area-A
Area-B
Area-C
Area-D
Area-E
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Area-G
Area-H
Area-I
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[edit] Schools
The city is host to numerous schools in the primary, secondary and tertiary level, among which includes the government-funded Paradise Farm National High School, the San Jose del Monte High School and Sapang Palay National High School.
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College (formerly Assumption Sapang Palay College) is a Catholic school whose rector is appointed by the bishop of the Diocese of Malolos. The city is also home for two Catholic congregational schools: Sienna College (under the Dominican order) and Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Bulacan (under the Franciscan order), both are administered by nuns.
The Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus, was established in 1998. Cong. Angelito M. Sarmiento donated a 2-hectare lot in Kaypian, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan to the Bulacan State University that shall serve as an extension campus of the University. In June of the same year, BSU-SJDM opened its extension classes at the Sarmiento Garments bldg. In Poblacion. Through the act of generosity, BSU-SJDM was named after the Sarmientos, BSU-Sarmiento Campus. This endeavor, further enhanced a vision in the making, an institution that would offer quality education geared towards the vision of the University.
[edit] History
Early accounts on the founding of this town, as gathered from the old people, yielded information that it was formerly a part of the town of Meycauayan. The town reportedly got its name from Saint Joseph whose statue was found was a veritable forest; the hunters called it San Jose Del Monte. In all probability, the hunters reported their find to the parish priest of Meycauayan. It was said that the priest built a stone church at the site where the town proper is now located. The statue was installed in the new church. Extant Catholic Church records reveal that the first parish priest was Father Antonio de Moral. He took charge of the parish in 1845. The first town inhabitants came from Meycauayan.
During the revolt against Spain, the town became a battleground between the Katipuneros and the Spain forces. The revolutionists lost and the vengeful Spanish soldiers burned down the settlement. The town people fled for their lives to nearby towns.
At the advent of the American rule, it was made a part of Sta. Maria until 1918 when the town was created and Ciriaco Gallardo was appointed the first municipal president. Public schools where opened at the start of the American regime but due to the scarcity of the population, the highest grade organized was the fourth grade.
During the Japanese occupation, the town became an ideal hiding place of the Filipino soldiers and guerillas because of the town's hilly and wooden terrain. When the Americans came, peace reigned but not for long. At the height of the Huk activity, the town was raided on October 10, 1950. The Huks burned down the town hall. The town was raided for the second time on March 21, 1951. The Huks did not succeeded because of the precautionary measures instituted by the town officials. The Huk menace was gradually eliminated until the town became peaceful and progressive as we find it today.
With the coming of recent settlers to San Jose Del Monte, its population increased tremendously. In the past few years several residential subdivisions have been established here to accommodate the spilled-over population of Metro Manila.
San Jose del Monte is gradually transforming from an agricultural area to a residential suburb, with farms shrinking as more land is converted to subdivisions to provide housing.
Its proximity to Manila and Quezon City had made San Jose del Monte an ideal place for a quite and peaceful living. The place is hilly with a mountain background, the Sierra Madre that provides a panoramic backdrop to the town. San Jose del Monte promises to become one of the industrial sites in this part of the province with the way things are going.
It became a city in 2000 through the efforts of Mayor Eduardo V. Roquero M.D. 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
[edit] References
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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 |
