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This article is about the province. For the municipality, see Bulacan, Bulacan. For the river, see Bulacan River. For the barangay, see Hindang, Leyte; Looc, Occidental Mindoro; Mabini, Batangas; Malalag, Davao del Sur; Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay; or Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
Province of Bulacan
Lalawigan ng Bulacan
Provincial seal of Bulacan
Lalawigan ng Bulacan
Map of the Philippines with Bulacan
Lalawigan ng Bulacan highlighted
Region
Central Luzon (Region III)
Capital
City of Malolos
Divisions
- Highly urbanized cities
0
- Component cities
3
- Municipalities
21
- Barangays
569
- Congressional districts
5†
Population
2nd largest
- Total (2007)
2,826,926
- Density
1,076/km² (?? highest)
Area
29th smallest
- Total
2,637.67 km²
Founded
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Spoken languages
Tagalog, Kapampangan, English
Governor
Joselito R. Mendoza (2007-2010); Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado (Vice Governor) (2007-2010)
† This includes the lone district of San Jose del Monte City.
The flag of Bulacan.
Bulacan (PSGC: 031400000; ISO: PH-BUL), officially called the Province of Bulacan (or Lalawigan ng Bulacan in Filipino) or simply Bulacan Province, is a province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region (Region 3) in the island of Luzon, north of Manila (the nation's capital), and part of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region. Bulacan was established on the 15th day of August 1578.
It has 568 barangays from twenty-one (21) municipalities and three (3) component cities (Malolos City, the capital; Meycauayan City; and San Jose del Monte City). Bulacan is located immediately north of Metropolitan Manila. Bordering Bulacan are the provinces of Pampanga to the west, Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora and Quezon to the east, & Metro Manila and Rizal to the south. Bulacan also lies on the north-eastern shore of Manila Bay.
Bulacan prides itself for its rich historical heritage. The province figures prominently in Philippine History. Many national heroes and political figures were born in Bulacan. The province was also one of the first to revolt against Spain (The province is honored as one of the 8 rays of the sun in the national flag). In 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos City (capital city) is the birthplace of the First Constitutional Democracy in Asia. It is also the cradle of the nation's noble heroes, of great men and women; also home to many of the country's greatest artists, with a good number elevated as National Artists.
Today, Bulacan is among the most progressive provinces in the Philippines. Its people—the Bulakeño (or Bulakenyo in Filipino)—are highly educated, enterprising and industrious. It is well-known for the following industries: Marble and Marbleized Limestone, Jewelry, Pyrotechnics, Leather, Aquaculture, Meat and Meat Products, Garments, Furniture, High-Value Crops, and Sweets and Native Delicacies, and a wide variety of high-quality native products.
Dubbed as the "Northern Gateway from Manila," Bulacan is indeed an ideal investment destination owing largely to the following factors: Strategic Location; Highly Productive Human Resources; Abundant Natural Resources; Well-Developed Infrastructure Support; Reasonable Cost for Doing Business; Effective Government and Private Sector Partnership for Investments; Favorable Peace and Order Situation; and Attractive Investments Incentives.
Bulacan has fast become an ideal tourist destination, owing to its vital role in Philippine history, and its rich heritage in culture and the arts. The province is popularly known for its historical sites; nostalgic old houses and churches; idyllic ecological attractions; religious attractions; colorful and enchanting festivals; swimming and various themed attractions; and a wide selection of elegant native crafts and sumptuous delicacies. It is also home to numerous resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other recreational facilities.
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