Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija

Coordinates: 15°35′24″N 120°52′43″E / 15.59°N 120.8786°E / 15.59; 120.8786
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Santo Domingo
Municipality
Municipality of Santo Domingo
Municipal Hall
Municipal Hall
Official seal of Santo Domingo
Seal
Map of Nueva Ecija with Santo Domingo highlighted
Map of Nueva Ecija with Santo Domingo highlighted
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Map
Santo Domingo is located in Philippines
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°35′24″N 120°52′43″E / 15.59°N 120.8786°E / 15.59; 120.8786
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceNueva Ecija
District 1st district
Named forSaint Dominic
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorImee L. de Guzman
 • Vice MayorJhelyn D. Velasco
 • RepresentativeEstrellita B. Suansing
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate39,694 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total74.88 km2 (28.91 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Highest elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Lowest elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total61,092
 • Density820/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
 • Households
15,041
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
4.59
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 196.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 454.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 170.8 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 195.6 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNueva Ecija 2 Area 1 Electric Cooperative (NEECO 2 A1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3133
PSGC
034929000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitestodomingo-ne.ph

Santo Domingo, officially the Municipality of Santo Domingo (Ilocano: Ili ti Santo Domingo; Tagalog: Bayan ng Santo Domingo), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 61,092 people.[3]

Etymology[edit]

The town got its name from Saint Dominic, which became the town's patron saint.

History[edit]

During the last quarter of the 17th century, Ilocos and Bulacan natives and Tagalogs from Cabanatuan migrated to Santo Domingo.[5] They found in the settlement buri palms. Therefore, these people called the site, Pulong Buli. Santo Domingo de Guzman became their Patron saint. The settlement became a Municipio but was later demoted to a mere barangay of Talavera, Nueva Ecija in 1903. It was later reverted to the political status of Municipality. The Alejos, Juans, Samatras, Salamancas, Andreses, Pascuals and Tomases were the descendants of the founders of the town.[6]

During the Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1945, various local guerrillas and Hukbalahap communist groups fought side by side at Santo Domingo, aided by the Filipino soldiers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army units. Following the Allied liberation in 1945, over 4,500 Filipino soldiers and guerrillas had been killed or wounded, and 29,000 Japanese troops killed or captured in action.

Geography[edit]

Santo Domingo is bordered by the municipalities of Talavera to the east, Quezon to the west, Science City of Muñoz to the north, Guimba to the northwest, and Aliaga to the south.

Barangays[edit]

Santo Domingo is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Baloc
  • Buasao
  • Burgos
  • Cabugao
  • Casulucan
  • Comitang
  • Concepcion
  • Dolores
  • General Luna
  • Hulo
  • Mabini
  • Malasin
  • Malayantoc
  • Mambarao
  • Poblacion
  • Malaya (Pook Malaya)
  • Pulong Buli
  • Sagaba
  • San Agustin
  • San Fabian
  • San Francisco
  • San Pascual
  • Santa Rita
  • Santo Rosario

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		28
(82) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		6
(0.2) 		17
(0.7) 		82
(3.2) 		122
(4.8) 		151
(5.9) 		123
(4.8) 		124
(4.9) 		99
(3.9) 		37
(1.5) 		21
(0.8) 		792
(31.1)
Average rainy days 3.3 2.5 3.6 6.6 17.7 22.2 25.2 23.7 23.2 17.9 9.2 5.2 160.3
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics[edit]

Population census of Santo Domingo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,249—    
1918 6,431+4.66%
1939 12,163+3.08%
1948 12,730+0.51%
1960 16,983+2.43%
1970 22,828+3.00%
1975 25,306+2.09%
1980 29,013+2.77%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 35,864+2.14%
1995 40,992+2.54%
2000 45,934+2.47%
2007 47,960+0.60%
2010 50,983+2.25%
2015 57,943+2.47%
2020 61,092+1.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

Religion[edit]

St. Dominic Parish Church facade

St. Dominic Parish Church[edit]

The 1896 St. Dominic Parish Church (Real St., Poblacion, Santo Domingo, 3133 Nueva Ecija)[13] belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose. Most. Rev. Roberto Calara Mallari, D.D. (since 15 May 2012) is the head of the Diocese. The Church's Parish Priest is Very Rev. Mnsgr. Rolando Mabutol, Hp and its Parish Administrator is Rev. Fr. Ian Christopher D. Andal (Acting Parish Priest) (Vicariate of St. Dominic[14] - Diocesis Sancti Josephi in Insulis Philippinis, Suffragan of Lingayen-Dagupan; created: February 16, 1984, erected July 14, 1984, comprising the City of San Jose and the Science City of Muñoz and 12 other municipalities in Northern Nueva Ecija; Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1).[15][16] Its Vicar Forane is Fr. Bonifacio P. Flores Saint Dominic Parish Titular: Saint Dominic de Guzman; Year of Establishment: 1929.

Founded in 1896 as part of the Manila Archdiocese, in 1929, the Church was established and in 1950, the Parish became part of the Diocese of Cabanatuan. In 1977 the Baloc Parish was severed from Santo Domingo. On July 14, 1984, the Diocese of Cabanatuan was split into 2, and the San Jose Diocese had 16 Parishes including Santo Domingo Parish. The first Parish Priest of Santo Domingo was Fr. Emilio Gutierez and the 19th, the incumbent is Fr. Edwin I. Bravo. The Parish has a population of 21,677 Catholics: 75%.[17]

St. Jerome Parish Church

St. Jerome Parish Church[edit]

The St. Jerome Parish Church (Barangay Baloc, Santo Domingo, 3133 Nueva Ecija) belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose. Most. Rev. Roberto Calara Mallari, D.D. (since 15 May 2012) is the head of the Diocese (Vicariate of St. Dominic[14] - Diocesis Sancti Josephi in Insulis Philippinis, Suffragan of Lingayen-Dagupan; created: February 16, 1984, erected July 14, 1984, comprising the City of San Jose and the Science City of Muñoz and 12 other municipalities in Northern Nueva Ecija; Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1).[15][16] Its Vicar Forane is Fr. Bonifacio P. Flores and its Parish Priest: Fr. Rosalito F. Cabanting. The Population is 45,049 Catholics -8%.

Iglesia Filipina Independiente, San Geronimo Church[edit]

The Iglesia Filipina Independiente, San Geronimo Church is also one of the landmark religious heritage of Santo Domingo.

Dambana ni San Geronimo[edit]

Fr. Resty Valenzuela Ahyong Baloc established his own Dambana ni San Geronimo when he transferred from the Roman Catholic Church. The people of Baloc, Santo Domingo Nueva Ecija became religious because of Him. He wrote a book about the life of St. Jerome.

Economy[edit]

Poverty Incidence of Santo Domingo
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19]
[20][21][22][23][24]


As an agricultural town, Santo Domingo is famous for its scenic agricultural landscape amid its Philippine duck raising industry.

Government[edit]

Local government[edit]

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

The head of the executive department is Mayor Imee L. De Guzman. Botika ng Bayan, Starter Kit Project and Infrastructure Projects are part of the mission and vision of the administration. Hybrid rice (SL 8H) is the latest agriculture breed that the natives promoted.

Hybrid Rice Top Yielder is MR. Gregorio Alcantara of Barangay Sagaba, Santo Domingo, with an average yield of 218 cavans per hectare at 14%mc and 50 kg. per cavan.[25]

Businesswoman Angelita Reyes-Castellano of Barangay Malayantoc in Sto, Domingo, Nueva Ecija, manages the family-owned 20-hectare farm “A. Castellano Ricemill” which supplies at least 30,000 bags of milled rice every month to customers throughout Luzon.[26]

The Legislative department is under Gregand Andres, Municipal Vice Mayor and the Councilors, Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, who conduct their legal business at the Session hall.

The Judicial department's seat is in the Municipal Trial Court. The incumbent is MTC Acting Presiding Judge Frazierwin V. Viterbo assisted by Clerk of Court II, Mary DeLa Fuente-Noveras.[27][28]

Gallery[edit]

  • Rice fields are alternatively used for duck feeding
    Rice fields are alternatively used for duck feeding
  • Basketball court and gymnasium
    Basketball court and gymnasium
  • St. Dominic Parish Church
    St. Dominic Parish Church
  • Nueva Ecija-Pangasinan Road (Maharlika Highway, Baloc)
    Nueva Ecija-Pangasinan Road (Maharlika Highway, Baloc)
  • Hen. Mariano Noriel Centennial Park
    Hen. Mariano Noriel Centennial Park
  • Public market
    Public market
Agricultural Santo Domingo

References[edit]

  1. ^  Municipality of Santo Domingo | (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 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ History of Nueva Ecija
  6. ^ Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija e-Governance Integrated Web Presence
  7. ^ "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) | Philippine Statistics Authority".
  8. ^ "Santo Domingo: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ http://www.dioceseofsanjose.com/parishes/StDominicParish.html [dead link]
  14. ^ a b Diocese of San Jose, Nueva Ecija
  15. ^ a b List of Catholic Dioceses in Asia | Asian Catholic Directory | Ucanews
  16. ^ a b "List of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija | Philippine Churches". Archived from the original on 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  17. ^ http://www.dioceseofsanjose.com/clergy/EdwinBravo.html [dead link]
  18. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  19. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  20. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  21. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  22. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  23. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  24. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  25. ^ Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija e-Governance Integrated Web Presence
  26. ^ It really is a bed of roses for Nueva Ecija trader | Inquirer Business
  27. ^ Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija e-Governance Integrated Web Presence
  28. ^ : : Santo Domingo Nueva Ecija Web Portal : :

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