Central Luzon’s Economic Hub

Economic Strengths

  1. Agriculture (rice, vegetables, fruits)
  2. Manufacturing (textiles, food processing)
  3. Services (finance, commerce)
  4. Tourism (historical sites, resorts)
  5. Infrastructure development

Demographic Advantages

  1. Large population (3.7 million)
  2. Young workforce (66% aged 15-64)
  3. Median age: 26

Key Attractions

  1. Malolos (capital)
  2. Barasoain Church
  3. Meycauayan
  4. Baliwag
  5. San Jose del Monte

Opportunities

  1. Industrial development
  2. Tourism expansion
  3. Agricultural modernization
  4. Infrastructure upgrades
  5. Human resource development

Challenges

  1. Traffic congestion
  2. Environmental conservation
  3. Public health
  4. Disaster resilience
  5. Urbanization

Why Invest in Bulacan?

Bulacan offers:

  1. Strategic location (Central Luzon)
  2. Large market
  3. Skilled workforce
  4. Government support (Seal of Good Local Governance)
  5. Rich history and culture
NameCity/ MunicipalityPopulation (2020)Population (2015)Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020)Area (km2)Density (2020), per km2Brgy count
Angatmunicipality65,61759,2372.18%61.591,06516
Balagtasmunicipality77,01873,9290.87%28.662,6879
Baliuagmunicipality168,470149,9542.48%45.053,74027
Bocauemunicipality141,412119,6753.58%31.874,43719
Bulakanmunicipality81,23276,5651.25%72.901,11414
Bustosmunicipality77,19967,0393.02%69.991,10314
Calumpitmunicipality118,471108,7571.82%56.252,10629
Doña Remedios Trinidadmunicipality28,65622,6635.06%932.96318
Guiguintomunicipality113,41599,7302.74%27.504,12414
Hagonoymunicipality133,448129,8070.58%103.101,29426
Maloloscity (CC), capital261,189252,0740.75%67.253,88451
Marilaomunicipality254,453221,9652.92%33.747,54216
Meycauayancity (CC)225,673209,0831.62%32.107,03026
Norzagaraymunicipality136,064111,3484.31%309.7743913
Obandomunicipality59,97859,1970.28%52.101,15111
Pandimunicipality155,11589,07512.39%31.204,97222
Paombongmunicipality55,69653,2940.93%46.341,20214
Plaridelmunicipality114,432107,8051.26%32.443,52719
Pulilanmunicipality108,83697,3232.38%39.892,72819
San Ildefonsomunicipality115,713104,4712.18%128.7189936
San Jose del Montecity (CC)651,813574,0892.71%105.536,17759
San Miguelmunicipality172,073153,8822.38%231.4074449
San Rafaelmunicipality103,09794,6551.81%152.4367634
Santa Mariamunicipality289,820256,4542.61%90.923,18824
Bulacan Total3,708,8903,292,0712.54%2,783.691,332569

Economy

Fiscal YearAnnual Regular IncomeChange
20091,952,044,692.32–
20102,170,448,777.0311.19%
20112,241,606,346.253.28%
20122,220,013,568.67-0.96%
20132,396,260,027.007.94%
20142,833,550,614.6718.25%
20153,143,195,370.2410.93%
20163,527,337,309.0712.22%
End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Tourism

Bulacan has a lot to offer when it comes to tourist attractions. Here are some of the most popular destinations in the province:

  1. Barasoain Church – a historical church located in the municipality of Malolos. It served as the seat of the First Philippine Republic and is known as the “Cradle of Democracy in the East.”
  2. Biak-na-Bato National Park – a natural park that features a network of caves, rivers, and waterfalls. It served as the headquarters of the Philippine revolutionary forces during the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
  3. Angat Hydroelectric Power Plant – a hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity to Metro Manila and the surrounding areas. It also features a scenic lake where visitors can enjoy fishing and boating.
  4. Balagtas Monument – a monument dedicated to Francisco Balagtas, one of the most celebrated Filipino poets. It is located in the town of Balagtas, which was named after the poet.
  5. Hiyas ng Bulacan Museum – a museum that showcases the province’s rich cultural heritage, including its traditional crafts and cuisine.