Norzagaray, Bulacan
Encyclopedia
Norzagaray is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines
. According to the latest census, it has a population of 105,470 inhabitants in 15,912 households.
It is the location of Angat Dam
which sits on the lower realms of the Sierra Madre mountain range, the Dam is notable for being a major water and power supply for the National Capital Region.
, to the south; by General Nakar, Quezon
to the east; Santa Maria
to the west; Angat, Bulacan
is northwest; and Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
is to the north.
During the Spanish occupation, the people of barrio Casay worked for reforms politically, socially and economically, in order to be separated from Angat. They succeeded in their separation bid through Governor-General
Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero
(1857-1860) who issued a proclamation declaring barrio Casay as a separate town from Angat. Political boundaries were established and barrio Casay was renamed as "Norzagaray" in honor of the governor.
Another potential spot for tourism is where the Angat River Hydroelectric Plant or Angat Dam
is located. The dam is the biggest hydroelectric plant the National Power Corporation
(NPC) has ever constructed in terms of power capacity within the entire Philippines. Because of Angat Dam's size, its reservoir sinks to critical levels during the dry season on necessitating the need for cloud seeding
on some years. The 37 kilometres (23 mi) reservoir
of this hydroelectric plant is covered with forests producing a cool climate.
There are still other sites with tourism potential in the locality. However, some of these places are located in remote areas of the town, which are inaccessible to motor vehicles, therefore in need of immediate attention.
The town of Norzagaray is rich in natural resources and endowed with natural beauty. Its people are claimed to be religious, industrious and very hospitable just like any other person from Bulacan.
s.
Created into a barangay under Sangguniang Panlalawigan Kapasiyahan Bilang 179-T 2002 and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Kautusan Bilang 003 on April 18, 2002; ratified
on October 12, 2002; taken from barangay Tigbe.
and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) signed an agreement for the development of a P11-billion bulk water supply project. Ayala
-owned Manila Water
Co. Inc. will implement the project. MWSS and Manila Water will provide a financial package of an infrastructure
grant, a P10-million development assistance and a P10-million royalty fee to the towns of Norzagaray and Doña Remedios Trinidad, which will host the water supply project.
disposal facility, a new sanitary landfill that would also be a tourist attraction opened in Norzagaray, Bulacan
province. Ramon Angelo Jr., president of Wacuman Corp. stated: "I want them to see our system in our place which should not be abhorred because we are using the new state-of-the-art technology." The facility has a category 4 rating (the highest category for a sanitary landfill) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. According to the latest census, it has a population of 105,470 inhabitants in 15,912 households.
It is the location of Angat Dam
Angat Dam
Angat Dam is a concrete water reservoir embankment hydroelectric dam that supplies the Manila metropolitan area water. It was a part of the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water system...
which sits on the lower realms of the Sierra Madre mountain range, the Dam is notable for being a major water and power supply for the National Capital Region.
Location
The town of Angat is bordered by City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and Rodriguez, RizalRodriguez, Rizal
Rodriguez, Rizal is a first-class, urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is the northernmost town in the province and comes after San Mateo, Rizal, and Quezon City coming from Metro Manila...
, to the south; by General Nakar, Quezon
General Nakar, Quezon
General Nakar is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 24,895. This is the biggest municipality in the province...
to the east; Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Bulacan
According to the 2007 Census, the population of Sta. Maria grew by 60,976 from 144,282 in 2000 to 205,258 in 2007, making it the third biggest LGU in Bulacan in terms of population. The municipality has a population density of 2,257.56 persons per km² in 24 barangays.Total income in Santa Maria was...
to the west; Angat, Bulacan
Angat, Bulacan
Angat is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 53,117 inhabitants in 9,483 households.-History:...
is northwest; and Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
Doña Remedios Trinidad is a 1st class rural municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 19,086 people in 2,808 households.-History:...
is to the north.
History
Pre-Spanish records say the town of Norzagaray was once vast wilderness. It was then called "Casay", a mere barrio of the town Angat.During the Spanish occupation, the people of barrio Casay worked for reforms politically, socially and economically, in order to be separated from Angat. They succeeded in their separation bid through Governor-General
Governor-General of the Philippines
The Governor-General of the Philippines was the title of the government executive during the colonial period of the Philippines, governed mainly by Spain and the United States, and briefly by Great Britain, from 1565 to 1935....
Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero
Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero
Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero, a man of Basque descent, was a lieutenant general before becoming the 104th Governor of Puerto Rico and the 78th governor of the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule.-Puerto Rico:...
(1857-1860) who issued a proclamation declaring barrio Casay as a separate town from Angat. Political boundaries were established and barrio Casay was renamed as "Norzagaray" in honor of the governor.
Tourism
Today, the town of Norzagaray is quickly rising in terms of commercial and economic status with tourist potentials. "Bakas" which is on a portion of the Angat River is recognized as one of the busiest places in the locality, particularly during summertime, which is noted for its natural beauty. People from distant towns often visit the place for relaxation.Another potential spot for tourism is where the Angat River Hydroelectric Plant or Angat Dam
Angat Dam
Angat Dam is a concrete water reservoir embankment hydroelectric dam that supplies the Manila metropolitan area water. It was a part of the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water system...
is located. The dam is the biggest hydroelectric plant the National Power Corporation
National Power Corporation
The National Power Corporation , also known as the NPC or Napocor, is a state-owned company that serves as the largest provider and generator of electricity in the Philippines...
(NPC) has ever constructed in terms of power capacity within the entire Philippines. Because of Angat Dam's size, its reservoir sinks to critical levels during the dry season on necessitating the need for cloud seeding
Cloud seeding
Cloud seeding, a form of intentional weather modification, is the attempt to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds, by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the microphysical processes within the cloud...
on some years. The 37 kilometres (23 mi) reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
of this hydroelectric plant is covered with forests producing a cool climate.
There are still other sites with tourism potential in the locality. However, some of these places are located in remote areas of the town, which are inaccessible to motor vehicles, therefore in need of immediate attention.
The town of Norzagaray is rich in natural resources and endowed with natural beauty. Its people are claimed to be religious, industrious and very hospitable just like any other person from Bulacan.
Barangays
Norzagaray is politically subdivided into 13 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
- Bangkal
- Baraka
- Bigte
- Bitungol
- Matictic
- Minuyan
- Partida
- Pinagtulayan
- Poblacion
- San Mateo
- Tigbe
- San Lorenzo
- Friendship Village Resources (FVR)
Created into a barangay under Sangguniang Panlalawigan Kapasiyahan Bilang 179-T 2002 and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Kautusan Bilang 003 on April 18, 2002; ratified
on October 12, 2002; taken from barangay Tigbe.
Bulacan 11-billion peso bulk water supply project
On December 12, 2007, BulacanBulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) signed an agreement for the development of a P11-billion bulk water supply project. Ayala
Ayala Corporation
Ayala Corporation is a holding company for the diversified interests of the Ayala Group. Founded in the Philippines by the Spanish and German Ayala, Roxas, and Zobel families during colonial rule, it is the country's oldest and largest conglomerate...
-owned Manila Water
Manila Water
The Manila Water Company, Inc. is a public utility company in the Philippines. Manila Water, as it is more commonly known, is the East Concessionaire of MWSS during its privatization on August 1, 1997, with its counterpart Maynilad Water Services, Inc. as the West Concessionaire...
Co. Inc. will implement the project. MWSS and Manila Water will provide a financial package of an infrastructure
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function...
grant, a P10-million development assistance and a P10-million royalty fee to the towns of Norzagaray and Doña Remedios Trinidad, which will host the water supply project.
18-hectare landfill
On January 19, 2008, an 18-hectare wasteWaste
Waste is unwanted or useless materials. In biology, waste is any of the many unwanted substances or toxins that are expelled from living organisms, metabolic waste; such as urea, sweat or feces. Litter is waste which has been disposed of improperly...
disposal facility, a new sanitary landfill that would also be a tourist attraction opened in Norzagaray, Bulacan
Bulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
province. Ramon Angelo Jr., president of Wacuman Corp. stated: "I want them to see our system in our place which should not be abhorred because we are using the new state-of-the-art technology." The facility has a category 4 rating (the highest category for a sanitary landfill) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources