San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija

San Leonardo
Municipality
Municipality of San Leonardo
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San Leonardo is located in Philippines
San Leonardo
San Leonardo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°21′40″N 120°57′44″E / 15.3611°N 120.9622°E / 15.3611; 120.9622
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceNueva Ecija
District 4th district
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFroilan A. Nagaño
 • Vice MayorAmerigus B. Nagaño
 • RepresentativeEmerson D. Pascual
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate42,651 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
151.90 km2 (58.65 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Highest elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Lowest elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
68,536
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Households
17,243
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
11.65
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 345.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 552.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 286.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 277.5 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNueva Ecija 2 Area 2 Electric Cooperative (NEECO 2 A2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3102
PSGC
034927000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Native languagesTagalog
Ilocano
Websitewww.sanleonardians.com

San Leonardo, officially the Municipality of San Leonardo (Tagalog: Bayan ng San Leonardo), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 68,536 people.[3]

History

During World War II, Imperial Japanese forces sacked San Leonardo in 1942 during the opening stages of the Japanese Occupation. Novo Ecijano and Hukbalahap Communist guerrilla resistance groups from 1942 to 1944 in the town fought the invaders, with liberation coming in 1945 by the Allied troops.

From January to April 1945, the combined military force of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, Philippine Constabulary, and the United States Army recaptured and liberated the town. The joint forces assisted the Novo Ecijano and Hukbalahap Communist resistance groups and defeat the Japanese soldiers and officers under the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces and the Makapili soldiers and begins the Battle of San Leonardo and the Battle of Gapan between the Japanese and the combined American and Philippine Commonwealth troops on January to April 1945 and ended World War II.

Geography

The municipality has a land area of 151.90 square kilometers or 58.65 square miles which constitutes 2.67% of Nueva Ecija's total area. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 451 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,169 inhabitants per square mile.[5]

San Leonardo is located between Gapan and Santa Rosa along the Maharlika Highway. It is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Cabanatuan, 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Palayan, and 101 kilometres (63 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

San Leonardo is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Bonifacio (Población)
  • Burgos (Población)
  • Castellano
  • Diversion
  • Magpapalayoc
  • Mallorca
  • Mambangnan
  • Nieves
  • Rizal (Población)
  • San Anton
  • San Bartolomé (Población)
  • San Roque
  • Tabuating
  • Tagumpay
  • Tambo-Adorable

Climate

Climate data for San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		5
(0.2) 		11
(0.4) 		66
(2.6) 		99
(3.9) 		127
(5.0) 		113
(4.4) 		99
(3.9) 		84
(3.3) 		35
(1.4) 		14
(0.6) 		661
(26.1)
Average rainy days 2.2 1.9 3.2 5.3 16.1 20.8 23.5 22.8 22.2 16.5 8.9 3.5 146.9
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

Population census of San Leonardo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,082—    
1918 7,059−0.02%
1939 10,716+2.01%
1948 15,385+4.10%
1960 18,635+1.61%
1970 25,995+3.38%
1975 29,201+2.36%
1980 34,706+3.51%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 39,740+1.36%
1995 46,545+3.01%
2000 50,478+1.75%
2007 54,596+1.09%
2010 58,120+2.30%
2015 65,299+2.24%
2020 68,536+0.96%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Religion

A majority of the populace is Roman Catholic. Other religious groups, mostly Christian, have churches and places of worship in the municipality.

  • St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish Church
  • St. John Marie Vianney Parish
  • St. Jude Thaddeus of Nueva Ecija
  • Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel - Magpapalayoc
  • Bethel United Methodist Church
  • Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal ng Castellano
  • Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal ng Nieves
  • Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal ng San Leonardo
  • Jesus Christ to God be the Glory Church International
  • Leap of Faith Christian Church
  • Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch)
  • United Pentecostal Church - San Leonardo
  • Victory Churches of Asia, Incorporated

Economy

Poverty incidence of San Leonardo

5
10
15
20
2006
19.80
2009
13.63
2012
12.21
2015
15.84
2018
5.14
2021
11.65

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Rice paddies of San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija.

Primarily depends on rice cultivation, vegetable production, poultry, piggery & commercial fishery. The area has a farming economy. San Leonardo has vast rice fields and land for growing vegetables and poultry products.

Education

Public elementary schools

  • C.I. Villaroman ES (Formerly Magpapalayok Elementary School)
  • Castellano Elementary School
  • Mallorca Elementary School
  • Mambangnan Elementary School
  • Nieves Elementary School
  • San Anton Elementary School
  • San Leonardo Central School
  • San Roque Elementary School
  • Tagumpay Elementary School
  • Tambo North Elementary School
  • Tambo South Elementary School

Public high schools

  • Magpapalayok National High School
  • Mallorca National High School
  • Mambangnan National High School
  • San Anton National High School
  • San Leonardo National High School
  • Tagumpay Nagaño High School
  • Tagumpay Integrated School

Tertiary

Private schools

  • Akarui Technical School Foundation
  • Clever Lane Montessori School
  • Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges
  • Lasaltech Academy
  • San Leonardo Academy
  • San Lorenzo Ruiz Diocesan Academy
  • Seraphin Learning Center
  • Trinity Christian School (TCS)

Healthcare

Hospitals and clinics can be found for their check up and treatment.

  • Dr. Gloria D. Lacson General Hospital
  • Nueva Ecija Medical Center
  • South Ecija Doctors Hospital
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Municipal covered courts
    Municipal covered courts
  • St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church
    St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church
  • Public market
    Public market
  • Biggest gymnasium in Nueva Ecija
    Biggest gymnasium in Nueva Ecija

References

  1. ^  Municipality of San Leonardo | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "San Leonardo".
  6. ^ "San Leonardo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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