Brief History of Guiguinto

In 1591, the Municipality of Guiguinto was one of the territorial classification of the Spaniards known as

"Encomienda" referring to the parcelarization of land for taxation purposes. Known by its ancient name

"Ma-yi", the Province of Bulacan is believed to have been settled long before the Spanish Explorer

came to the Philippines. These settlements were organized by the Spaniards into early towns called

"Pueblos", which include the town of Guiguinto. Guiguinto was founded in 1641.

In 1903, the twenty-five (25) municipalities of Bulacan were reduced to thirteen (13). With this

consolidation, Guiguinto became part of the Municipality of Bulacan. Since then, several other divisions

and modifications have been done on the territorial boundaries of the towns in the Province of

Bulacan. However, on 24 December 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison issued Order

Ejecutiva No. 126 (Executive Order No. 126) separating Guiguinto from the Municipality of Bulacan,

Bulacan. Hence, on January 1, 1915, Guiguinto started to be recognized as an independent

municipality. 

At present, Guiguinto covers 14 barangays with a total land area of 2,512 hectares.

From a predominantly agricultural municipality, Guiguinto has gradually urbanized and developed into

a third class municipality based on income classification. This is due to the growth in light industries

and commercial establishments as a result of the overspill of the urbanization in Malolos and Metro-

Manila. Guiguinto is also known for its small-scale garden industry that is now gradually expanding. 

The appellation “Guiguinto” literally translates to “Gold” for the early conquistadores came and saw

this town on a harvest season when it lushes in golden rice stalks against the sun. Through the pages

of history, Guiguinto gave justice to its label for it proved to be of great political worth, abounding in

agricultural riches and of strategic import - since the times of the Encomienda in the 1590’s, to being a

Pueblo in 1641, to its establishment as a legit Town in 1915 through Executive Order No. 126 by then

Governor General Francis Burton Harrison. 

“Guiguinto is the Heart of Bulacan.” There are about 71,636 hospitable and hardworking people in

Guiguinto in its 14 barangays. Wherever you go, smiles would surely greet you. Friendly faces are

always ready to lend a hand or usher you to our industries, commerce and warehouses. Historical

Landmarks and Tourists’ Spots also thrive for those who want to share with our heritage or unwind to a

weekend get-away. Guiguintenoes on the whole are peace loving and God-fearing. The very reason

why the town boasts of a very minimal crime rate and a 100% track record with regards to solving

reported transgressions. Guiguinto is truly the heart of Bulacan not only in the geographical sense of it

but more so because of it’s gleaming people. 

Municipality of Guguinto Bulacan

Travelers would know they are in Guiguinto, Bulacan when the

nurseries filled with a variety of ornamental plants and flowers in Barangay Tabang, along the North

Luzon Expressway are already in sight. 

Garden owners, hobbyists and landscape artists formerly based in Hagonoy relocated to Guiguinto due

to the perennial flooding in the said town. The relocation proved to be ideal as they have worked

wonders for Guiguinto which is now carving its name in the country’s landscaping industry. 

Almost one–fourth of the town’s 2,512 hectares has been converted into nurseries. More than 500

families of gardeners and landscapers were encouraged to form a cooperative to help them improve

the business and, likewise, promote Guiguinto as the "garden city" of Bulacan. 

Today, an area in Barangay Tabang has been serving as the exhibit area of landscape styles and the

most sought-after garden plants of the members of the Guiguinto Garden City Cooperative. 

Guiguinto, BulacanGuiguinto

—  Municipality  —

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Map of Bulacan showing the location of Guiguinto

Guiguinto

Location in the Philippines

Coordinates:  14°50 N′      120°53 E′   Coordinates   :  14°50 N′      120°53 E′   

Country  Philippines

Region Central Luzon (Region III)

Province Bulacan

District 2nd District

Founded 1641

Barangays 14

Government

 - Mayor Isagani C. Pascual

Area

 - Total 27.50 km2 (10.6 sq mi)

Population (2007)

 - Total 89,225

 - Density 3,244.5/km2 (8,403.3/sq mi)

Time zone PST (UTC+8)

ZIP code 3015

Income class 1st

Guiguinto is one of the fast growing municipalities in the

province of Bulacan. From a predominating agricultural

economy, it gradually urbanized and developed. It is now a 1st

class urban municipality in

the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It's now conurbated with

Metro Manilla. According to the latest census, it has a

population of 89,225 in 14,513 households. It is the Birthplace

of the Composer Constancio De Guzman, known for writing

songs like "Maala ala mo kaya". It also houses the Immaculate Conception Seminary, a

Diocesan Seminary of the Diocese of Malolos located in barangay Tabe

Contents

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1     Built up area   

2     Halamanan Festival   

3     Town of the Champion   

4     Barangays   

5     External links   

6     References   

Built up area

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila

built up area which reaches San Ildefonso in its Northernmost part.

Population Census of Guiguinto

Census Pop. Rate

1995 52,575 —

2000 67,571 5.53%

2007 89,225 3.91%

Halamanan Festival

On January 23, 2010, Guiguinto celebrated the 11th Halamanan or Garden Festival with

Guiguinto Foundation day. 1/4 of its 2,512 hectares was converted into nurseries giving

livelihood to 500 families of gardeners and landscapers. Mayor Isagani Pascual announced

that the landscaping business in Guiguinto is now a P 50 million industry. Jojo Sebastian,

chair of the Guiguinto Garden City Cooperative stated that their garden stores sell P

100,000 to P 300,000 plants and contracts for garden and landscapes designs a month.[1]

Town of the Champion

Since 2008, Guiguinto has been known as the "Town of the Champion". It is primarily

because the town is the home of Alvin Clemente, the bodybuilder from Barangay Tiaong

who emerged as the champion in the 2007 World Super Bodies contest. Many fitness

experts here and abroad considers Clemente as the next Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Clemente is being managed by former GNK (Gym Ni Konsehal) middleweight champion

John Paul Limpo, a former resident of Barangay Ilang-Ilang, Guiguinto.

Barangays

Guiguinto is politically subdivided into 14 barangays:

Cutcut

Daungan

Ilang-Ilang

Malis

Panginay

Poblacion

Pritil

Pulong Gubat

Santa Cruz

Santa Rita

Tabang

Tabe

Tiaong

Tuktukan

Old Train Station 

Guiguinto, Bulacan Historical, Heritage Built in 1661, the Estacion de Guiguinto (Guiguinto Train Station) is the towns most acclaimed historical landmark and heritage site. It was upon this site that the Katipuneros (Filipino guerillas during the Spanish Regime) ambushed a train from Dagupan, killing six friars, including the parish friar of Guiguinto, Fr. Leocadio Sanchez, and a Spanish doctor. The incident inspired Severino Reyes to author the novel “Opera Walang Sugat” which was later made into a movie entitled “Walang Sugat.”

The Parish Church of San Ildefonso in Guiguinto, Bulacan

 

Located just along the highway leading to Malolos and fronting the Guiguinto River, the Parish Church of San Ildefonso in Guiguinto is one of the oldest in the province. It is believed that building of the church and convent was started prior to 1691. However, it took sometime to finish maybe because of the economic situation of the town that by 1734, it was still unfinished.

The facade is simple and Baroque and has an affinity with the design of the church in Baliuag. Last year, just before the quadricentennial of the town’s foundation, the front repainted and the top of the pediment including the cross were replaced.

Profile

Located 33 kilometers north of Manila, the town of Guiguinto is bounded on the north by the town of Plaridel, on the east by Balagtas, on the south by Bulacan town, and on the west by Malolos City. The town is accessible via the North Luzon Expressway or McArthur Highway. It has a total land area of 27.5 square kilometers and is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

Municipal Building

Although agriculture still play an important role in the local economy, commerce and industry are fast becoming an alternative source of income. With the help of the local government, the town is developing the landscaping industry to provide job for the people. To promote this industry, the town celebrates the Halamanan or Garden Festival to coincide with the town's Foundation Day.

Business Opportunities

Guiguinto's advantange as the location of an enterprise is its accessibility to and from Metro Manila and other urban centers of Central Luzon particularly Bulacan. The town is an ideal location of industrial estates and food terminals. The real estate industry in this town has a bright prospect. Investors can put up entertainment centers as well as demonstration farms.

Places of Interest

1. St. Ildefonso Parish Church

Photo Gallery

St. Ildefonso Parish Church

A modern Market in Guiguinto

 

Central Elementary School

This Day in HistoryWEATHER IN GUIGUINTO ON AUGUST 17

2011

95° FWind:   4 mph

Humidity: 63%

2010

93° FWind:   4 mph

Humidity: 97%

2009

88° FWind:   3 mph

Humidity: 97%

2008

86° FWind:   3 mph

Humidity: 95%Weather in Guiguinto today

GUIGUINTO AVERAGE WEATHER BY MONTH

Month

Temperature Average Rainfall

Average snow days Average Fog daysAverage Absolute

Daily Monthly

max min max min

January 87.1 70.2 96.8 59.0 0.6 20 0 0

February 88.7 70.3 97.7 54.0 0.8 21 0 0

Month

Temperature Average Rainfall

Average snow days Average Fog daysAverage Absolute

Daily Monthly

max min max min

March 91.4 72.0 99.5 59.0 0.9 29.4 0 0

April 94.5 74.8 100.8 65.5 0.9 26.6 0 0

May 93.7 76.5 100.8 68.0 5.6 173.9 0 0

June 91.6 76.5 102.2 61.2 7.5 224.2 0 0

July 88.9 75.7 100.8 63.3 11.9 370 0 0

August 88.0 75.6 107.6 68.0 13.9 431 0 0

September 88.3 75.4 102.9 68.7 12.9 385.5 0 0

October 88.9 74.7 96.8 68.5 7.9 245.6 0 0

November 88.3 73.2 96.8 64.4 4.4 130.8 0 0

December 86.7 71.4 101.3 54.3 2.8 87.1 0 0

YEAR TEMPERATURE IN AVERAGE

MalisMalis is a barangay of the philippine municipality Guiguinto in the province Bulacan in Central Luzon which is part of the Luzon group of islands. The municipality Guiguinto with a population of about 89,225 and its 14 barangays belongs to the urban areas in the Philippines. Malis had 13,087 residents by the end of 2007.

Brief History of Guiguinto

In 1591, the Municipality of Guiguinto was one of the territorial classification of the Spaniards known as "Encomienda" referring to the parcelarization of land for taxation purposes. Known by its ancient name "Ma-yi", the Province of Bulacan is believed to have been settled long before the Spanish Explorer came to the Philippines. These settlements were organized by the Spaniards into early towns called "Pueblos", which include the town of Guiguinto. Guiguinto was founded in 1641.

In 1903, the twenty-five (25) municipalities of Bulacan were reduced to thirteen (13). With this consolidation, Guiguinto became part of the Municipality of Bulacan. Since then, several other divisions and modifications have been done on the territorial boundaries of the towns in the Province of Bulacan. However, on 24 December 1914, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison issued Order Ejecutiva No. 126 (Executive Order No. 126) separating Guiguinto from the Municipality of Bulacan, Bulacan. Hence, on January 1, 1915, Guiguintostarted to be recognized as an independent municipality.

At present, Guiguinto covers 14 barangays with a total land area of 2,512 hectares.

From a predominantly agricultural municipality, Guiguinto has gradually urbanized and developed into a third class municipality based on income classification. This is due to the growth in light industries and commercial establishments as a result of the overspill of the urbanization in Malolos and Metro-Manila. Guiguinto is also known for its small-scale garden industry that is now gradually expanding.

The appellation “Guiguinto” literally translates to “Gold” for the early conquistadores came and saw this town on a harvest season when it lushes in golden rice stalks against the sun.Through the pages of history, Guiguinto gave justice to its label for it proved to be of great political worth, abounding in agricultural riches and of strategic import - since the times of the Encomienda in the 1590’s, to being a Pueblo in 1641, to its establishment as a legit Town in 1915 through Executive Order No. 126 by then Governor General Francis Burton Harrison.

“Guiguinto is the Heart of Bulacan.” There are about 71,369 hospitable and hardworking people in Guiguinto in its 14 barangays. Wherever you go, smiles would surely greet you. Friendly faces are always ready to lend a hand or usher you to our industries, commerce and warehouses. Historical Landmarks and Tourists’ Spots also thrive for those who want to share with our heritage or unwind to a weekend get-away. Guiguintenoes on the whole are peace loving and God-fearing. The very reason why the town boasts of a very minimal crime rate and a 100% track record with regards to solving reported transgressions.Guiguinto is truly the heart of Bulacan not only in the geographical sense of it but more so because of it’s gleaming people.

Guiguinto BarangaysGuiguinto is a philippine municipality. It is located in the province Bulacan in Region III Central Luzon which is a part of the Luzon group of islands.The municipality Guiguinto is seated about 8 km east of province capital City Of Malolos and about 30 km north-west of Philippine main capital Manila. The geographic coordinates of Guiguinto are 14° 49' 59'' N, 120° 52' 59'' E.

Currently Guiguinto has 14 barangays which are:

No. Name PSGC-CodeArea

in km²Urbanisation Population

1 Cutcut 031408001 - urban 2,843

2 Daungan 031408002 - urban 1,282

3 Ilang-Ilang 031408003 - urban 5,448

4 Malis 031408004 - urban 13,087

5 Panginay 031408005 - urban 1,167

6 Poblacion 031408006 - urban 3,745

7 Pritil 031408007 - urban 4,244

8 Pulong Gubat 031408008 - urban 1,947

9 Santa Cruz 031408009 - urban 11,084

10 Santa Rita 031408010 - urban 12,703

11 Tabang 031408011 - urban 8,480

12 Tabe 031408012 - urban 6,664

13 Tiaong 031408013 - urban 6,644

15 Tuktukan 031408015 - urban 9,887

According to the 2007 census, Guiguinto has a population of 89,225 residents and belongs

to the 294 emerging cities and municiplities in the Philippines which have more than 50,000

inhabitants but did not reach 100,000 yet. Based on the number of its inhabitants Guiguinto

is number 187 of the most populous cities of the Philippines and at 117 in Luzon group of

islands and at 14 of the most populous cities of province Bulacan. With an area of 27.50 km²

Guiguinto occupies a relatively small urban area. Accordingly, there is a high population

density. In Guiguinto, by average, 3,244.55 people live in one square kilometer. With this

value, Guiguinto is only number 40 in Luzon and is nationally ranked 45th of the most

densely populated cities in the Philippines.

According to the Philippine income classification for provinces, cities and municipalities

Guiguinto is a 1st class municipality. The urbanization status of Guiguinto is classified as

urban.

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