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This article is about the Philippine province. For other uses, see Bulacan (disambiguation).
Bulacan Province
Lalawigan ng Bulacan
Province
Province of Bulacan

The Bulacan Provincial Capitol

Flag
Seal
Nickname(s): "The Gateway to the Northern Philippines"
Motto: Masaganang Lalawingang Pinanday ng Kasaysayan at Kabayanihan
(A Prosperous Province Forged by History and Heroism)

Map of the Philippines with Bulacan highlighted
Coordinates: 15°00′N 121°05′ECoordinates: 15°00′N 121°05′E
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Founded August 15, 1578 [1]
Capital Malolos
Government
• Type Province of the Philippines • Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (National Unity) • Vice Governor Daniel Fernando (National Unity)
Area
• Total 2,774.85 km2 (1,071.38 sq mi)
Area rank 48th out of 80
Population (2010)[2] • Total 2,924,433 • Rank 2nd out of 80 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) • Density rank 4th out of 80
Divisions
• Independent cities 0 • Component cities 3 • Municipalities 21 • Barangays 569 • Districts 1st to 4th districts of Bulacan, Legislative lone district of the city of San Jose del Monte
Time zone PHT (UTC+8)
Spoken languages Tagalog, Kapampangan, English
Demonym Bulakeño (Filipino) or Bulaqueño (Spanish)
Website www.bulacan.gov.ph
Bulacan (Tagalog: Bulakan), (PSGC: 031400000; ISO: PH-BUL), (Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Bulakan), is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines, located in the Central Luzon Region (Region 3) in the island of Luzon, 50 km north of Manila (the nation's capital), and part of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region. Bulacan was established 15 August 1578.
It has 569 barangays from 21 municipalities and 3 component cities (Malolos, the capital city; Meycauayan; and San Jose del Monte). Bulacan is located immediately north of Metro Manila. Bordering Bulacan are the provinces of Pampanga to the west, Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora and Quezon to the east, and Metro Manila and Rizal to the south. Bulacan also lies on the north-eastern shore of Manila Bay.
Bulacan prides itself on its rich history.[citation needed] 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. It is the home of the "Three Republics." These are the Republic of Real de Kakarong de Sili (1896) in Pandi,[3] the Republic of Biak-na-Bato (1897) and the First Philippine Republic in Malolos (1899–1901). In recognition thereof, these three republics established in Bulacan have been incorporated in the official seal of the province of Bulacan.
In the 2010 census, Bulacan had a population of 2,924,433 people, the highest population in Region 3 and second-most populous province in the whole Philippines (after Cavite).[2] Bulacan's most populated city is San Jose del Monte, the most populated municipality is Santa Maria while the least populated is Doña Remedios Trinidad.
In 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos was 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 Bulaqueños (or Bulakenyo in Filipino)— are regarded as highly educated, enterprising and industrious.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed] 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.