Paombong, a town of Bulacan with a population of 16,677 (Census 1960) lies Southeast of the province. It is bounded on the Feast by Malolos, the capital of Bulacan; on the North by Calumpit; on the West by Hagonoy, and the South by Manila Bay. The land is characterized by mixed sand and clay except the Southern part, which is low and swampy. The soil is rich and suited to agriculture. Rice fields from the North to West and fishponds abound in the area. Nipa swamps abound and are spreads from East to South, which are veritable sources of income of the people.
The land is irrigated by several rivers branching from the Pampanga River, which traverses the town of Paombong ending at Manila Bay. Among these branches are the Santa Cruz River, Malumot River, Sukat River, Bakawkaw River and Masukol River. All navigable, the rivers are busy arteries of commerce and trade in the transport of local products to places including Manila.
Due to the low elevation of the town, the climate varies from warm to pleasant days. Cool and invigorating nights generally prevail in the entire town, however.
This town was once marshy land covered with tall grasses, mangroves, and nipa palms. The latter has become the breadwinner of the towns such as Malolos, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Bigaa, Obando and even Manila.
There was a time that there were earthen jars to deposit nipa sap, the people used to long bamboo tubes or joints called a vernacular the "Bombong". Every place where a nipa hut stood, this "Bombong" containing nipa juice is seen. People from adjacent places who came to this town to barter their products with the tuba of nipa or vinegar, called this place Paombong or sitio of many Bombongs. This is the origin of the name of the town. Soon afterwards, a town arose from the swampy place. The area became a place too beautiful to live in. The people are contented and carefree as well as happy.
The founder christened the place Paombong which means so much to the inhabitants because from the "Bombong" came the wealth, happiness and prosperity of the people.
Fast Facts
Physical and Socio-Political
Land Area 4,634 has.
No. of Barangays 14
Population (2015) 53,294
Commerce and Industry
Major Industries:
Food Processing, Aquaculture, Ornamental Plants/Flowers, Garments, Grass Planting
Major Products:
Condiments (Vinegar, Fish Sauce, Salts) Nipa, Agricultural products
Political Subdivision
Paombong is politically subdivided into the following 14 barangays:
1. Binakod
2. Kapitangan
3. Malumot
4. Masukol
5. Pinalagdan
6. Poblacion
7. San Isidro 1st
8. San Isidro 2nd
9. San Jose
10. San Roque
11. San Vicente
12. Santa Cruz
13. Santo Niño
14. Santo Rosario
Contact Information
Municipal Officials:
Mayor Mary Anne P. Marcos
Vice Mayor Emelita B. Yunson
Mailing Address:
Arch. Melchor DG. Robles
Municipal Planning and Development Office
Municipal Government of Paombong, Bulacan
Poblacion, Paombong, Bulacan 3001 Philippines
Contact Nos:
Tel. No.: +63(44) 760-5044 (Mayor's Office); 760-4596 (MPDC)
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
Term 2022-2025
Mayor Mary Anne P. Marcos
Vice Mayor Emelita B. Yunson
Coun. Alfredo B. Castro, Jr.
Coun. John Raymond A. Marcaida
Coun. Paulo Mari S. De Jesus
Coun. Gian Carlo G. Valencia
Coun. Judith Z. Bartolome
Coun. Marcelo D. Ong III
Coun. Philip L. Eusebio
Coun. Marcelino R. De Roxas
Term 2019-2022
Mayor Mary Anne P. Marcos
Vice Mayor Maria Cristina T. Gonzales
Coun. Emilita B. Yunson
Coun. Alfredo B. Castro
Coun. Arnaldo L. Mendoza
Coun. Paulo Mari S. De Jesus
Coun. Gian Carlo G. Valencia
Coun. James Jester M. Santos
Coun. Judith Z. Bartolome
Coun. Marcelino D. Ong III
Term 2016-2019
Mayor Mary Anne P. Marcos
Vice Mayor Cristina T. Gonzales
Coun. Arnaldo L. Mendoza
Coun. Zoilo G. Estrella
Coun. Myrna G. Valencia
Coun. Marcelino D. Ong II
Coun. Christopher E. Pasco
Coun. James Jester M. Santos
Coun. Philip L. Eusebio
Coun. Marcelino R. De Roxas
Term 2013-2016
Mayor Isagani G. Castro
Vice Mayor Marisa J. Ramos
Coun. Myrna G. Valencia
Coun. Arnaldo L. Mendoza
Coun. Luisito S. Arellano
Coun. Francisco B. Valencia
Coun. James Jester M. Santos
Coun. Maximo S. Tanghal
Coun. Zoilo G. Estrella
Coun. Reynaldo S. Sulit
Term: 2010-2013
Mayor Donato D. Marcos
Vice Mayor Marisa J. Ramos
Coun. Luisito S. Arellano
Coun. Francisco C. Garcia
Coun. Melchor C. de Roxas
Coun. Primo C. Pangan
Coun. Myrna G. Valencia
Coun. Isagani R. Castro
Coun. Santiago R. Mapilisan
Coun. Venancio K. Dayao
