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| Coordinates: 15°47′N 121°00′E / 15.783°N 121°ECoordinates: 15°47′N 121°00′E / 15.783°N 121°E | |||
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | ||
| Province | Nueva Ecija | ||
| District | 2nd District | ||
| Founded | March 19, 1894 | ||
| Cityhood | July 17, 1969 | ||
| Barangays | 38 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Marivic Belena | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 185.99 km2 (71.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 122,353 | ||
| - Density | 657.8/km2 (1,703.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP Code | 3121 | ||
| Income class | 2nd class city | ||
| Website | sanjosecity-ne.gov.ph | ||
| Population Census of Aliaga | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 96,860 |
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| 2000 | 108,254 | 2.42% | |
| 2007 | 122,353 | 1.70% | |
San Jose City is a 2nd class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It is the northernmost city of the province. According to the latest Philippine census, it has a population of 122,353 people in 23,191 households.
Before the city was founded by the Spaniards, it is known as Kabaritan, named for the plant commonly seen in the area.
With its wide plains, agriculture is the main source of livelihood in the city. It is part of the rice granary of the Philippines. But the agricultural produce of the city also includes vegetables, fruits and onions. It is now a leading producer of onions in the country. Every year the Tanduyong festival is held on April coinciding with the annual fiesta to celebrate this. Tanduyong is a variety of onion grown in the area.
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Barangays
San Jose City is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
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Schools
San Jose City has many private and public schools.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL |
PUBLIC SCHOOL
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References
External links
- Pasyalan Nueva Ecija
- San Jose City Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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