Gapan

Coordinates: 15°18′44″N 120°56′56″E / 15.3122°N 120.9489°E / 15.3122; 120.9489
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Not to be confused with
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots
, formerly known as GAPAN.

Gapan
Component city
City of Gapan
(From top, left to right): Lumang Gapan • Gapan City Ferris Wheel • Gapan City Public Market • La Divina Pastora National Shrine • Gapan City Hall
Official seal of Gapan
Seal
Nickname: 
Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines
Map of Nueva Ecija with Gapan highlighted
Map of Nueva Ecija with Gapan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Gapan is located in Philippines
Gapan
Gapan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°18′44″N 120°56′56″E / 15.3122°N 120.9489°E / 15.3122; 120.9489
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceNueva Ecija
District 4th district
Founded
1732
CityhoodAugust 25, 2001
Barangays23 (see
Vice Mayor
Inocencio T. Bautista Jr.[1]
 • RepresentativeEmerson D. Pascual
 • City Council
Members
 • 
ZIP code
3105
PSGC
034908000
IDD : area code +63 (0)44
Native languagesKapampangan
Tagalog
Ilocano
Websitewww.cityofgapan.gov.ph

Gapan [gɐˈpan], officially the City of Gapan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Gapan, Ilocano: Siudad ti Gapan, Kapampangan: Ciudad/Lakanbalen ning Gapan), is a component city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 122,968 people.[4]

Gapan is nicknamed the "Footwear Capital of the North" due to the thriving footwear making industry in the city.

History

Historical records called the town Ibon, which the 16th century was then a town of Pampanga.[citation needed]

During Spanish rule, in 1595, Gapan was reinstituted as a Catholic town by the Spanish priests Contres Tendilla, Caballo, and Salazar. This makes Gapan the oldest town in Nueva Ecija and one of the oldest in the Philippines. The town had a large jurisdiction embracing an area as far as Cabanatuan to the north (which was its barangay with the name Cabanatuan before it separated in 1750); the Sierra Madre to the east; San Miguel, Bulacan to the south; and, Candaba, Pampanga to the west.

Most of the original settlers in Gapan were Tagalogs from

Rizal Province) and Kapampangans. Other early settlers came from Ilocos and Tayabas (now Quezon Province
). Gapan, along with Aliaga, Cabiao, San Antonio, and San Isidro, was transferred to the province of Nueva Ecija in 1848.

After the 1898 Philippine independence, some of the town's former districts became separate towns until what remained comprised only what are now the towns of Peñaranda, General Tinio, and San Leonardo (formerly called Manikling), all of which are part of Nueva Ecija.

In 1982, the Gapan massacre occurred after the Marcos-controlled military killed a family, including children, in the town.[6]

Cityhood

Main article: Cities of the Philippines

By virtue of

Republic Act No. 9022 and its ratification in a plebiscite subsequently held on August 25, 2001, Gapan was converted into a component city of Nueva Ecija
. Ernesto L. Natividad became the first city mayor of Gapan.

Geography

Gapan is located in the southern part of the province. It is bounded to the north by

Gen. Tinio, to the south by San Miguel in neighboring Bulacan province, and to the west by San Isidro
.

Gapan is 23 kilometers (14 mi) from Cabanatuan, 37 kilometers (23 mi) from Palayan, and 93 kilometers (58 mi) from Manila.

Climate

Climate data for Gapan, Nueva Ecija
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		5
(0.2) 		11
(0.4) 		66
(2.6) 		99
(3.9) 		127
(5.0) 		113
(4.4) 		99
(3.9) 		84
(3.3) 		35
(1.4) 		14
(0.6) 		661
(26.1)
Average rainy days 2.2 1.9 3.2 5.3 16.1 20.8 23.5 22.8 22.2 16.5 8.9 3.5 146.9
Source: Meteoblue(modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

Barangays Captains of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

Gapan is politically subdivided into 23

sitios
.

  • Balante
  • Bayanihan
  • Bulak
  • Bungo
  • Kapalangan
  • Mabuga
  • Maburak
  • Macabaklay (Macabaclay)
  • Mahipon
  • Malimba
  • Mangino
  • Marelo
  • Pambuan
  • Parcutela
  • Puting Tubig
  • San Lorenzo (Poblacion)
  • San Nicolas
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente (Poblacion)
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santo Cristo Norte
  • Santo Cristo Sur
  • Santo Niño

Demographics

Population census of Gapan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 11,278—    
1918 13,617+1.26%
1939 23,324+2.60%
1948 25,719+1.09%
1960 32,514+1.97%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 45,426+3.40%
1975 50,506+2.15%
1980 60,014+3.51%
1990 70,489+1.62%
1995 77,735+1.85%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 89,199+2.99%
2007 98,795+1.42%
2010 101,488+0.98%
2015 110,303+1.60%
2020 122,968+2.16%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

Languages

Tagalog is the main dialect of Gapan. Kapampangan and Ilocano are also used.

Economy

Wet market

Poverty incidence of Gapan

10
20
30
40
2000
35.82
2003
13.44
2006
14.90
2009
14.01
2012
12.46
2015
14.55
2018
5.35
2021
12.26

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Current major sources of income include farming, slipper making, fishponds, poultry and piggery, and commercial establishments.

The city of Gapan held tremendous promise not only in its natural resources but also in its potentials in agri-base industries and in footwear industries which help sustain its virtual role in agricultural and industrial production. Commercial and trade activities in the city are further accelerated by the influx of financing lending institution and new businesses.

Like its sister city, Cabanatuan, Gapan also houses major shopping hubs in the province. The two major Philippine mall chains, Walter Mart and Robinsons Malls, has already established its presence in the city. Currently, major shopping centers in the city include: Walter Mart Gapan; Robinsons Gapan, Primark Town Center Gapan, Puregold, RCS Gapan, NOVO Gapan, Sansu Mall, Wilcon Depot, AllHome Gapan, A&S Drugmart, STM Drugmart. Gapan has also several local grocery, department, and hardware stores.

Government

Elected Barangay officials

Elected Officials of Gapan City
(2022–2025)[20][21]
Position Name
District Representative
(4th Legislative District of the Province of Nueva Ecija) 		Emerson D. Pascual
Chief Executive of the City of Gapan Mayor Emary Joy D. Pascual
Presiding Officer of the City Council of Gapan Vice Mayor Inocencio T. Bautista Jr.
Members of the City Council Jeffrey D. Bautista
Ronald Allan C. Yu
Gemma C. Pangilinan
Ryan T. Tecson
Pedro G. delos Santos
Jay Mark H. Mariano
Amelia P. Hernandez
Geraldo T. Matias
Eliser R. Padiernos
Danilo A. de Guzman

Transportation

Gapan serves many bus companies operating provincial and regional routes. Jeepney operators serve routes within the province with some reaching as far to nearby towns in Nueva Ecija. Much of the city's population rely on public transportation such as tricycles and jeeps to get around the city.

Two main highways serve the city of Gapan:

Cabiao, where the road continues straightforward, again turning westward then eastward, entering Pampanga, and passes through Pampanga River
.

One proposed expressway will pass through Gapan if built: it would be the North Luzon East Expressway (Quezon City to Cabanatuan).

Tourism

Attractions:

  • Lumang Gapan or Little Vigan
  • National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora - The center of Marian pilgrimages during the months of April and May is the
    National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora
    as declared by the Catholic Bishops Conference in 1986
  • Gapan City Plaza
  • Gapan City Ferris Wheel
Historic center of Gapan.

Healthcare

  • Good Samaritan General Hospital - a private hospital located at Don Simeon St, Gapan.
  • Gapan District Hospital - a public hospital located at Divina Pastora Street, Divina Pastora Subdivision, Gapan.

Education

  • Divina Pastora College
  • Asian Institute of E-commerce (AIE) - Gapan Campus
  • Gapan Computer Technical Institute
  • Allen Institute of Technology
  • College for Research and Technology
  • Gapan City College formerly Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology – Gapan Academic Extension Campus
  • Gapan City Technical School
  • Provincial Manpower Training Center (Technical School)
  • Kinect Academy Inc.
  • Glorious Hope Academy
  • SKD Academy Gapan Campus

Notable personalities

  • Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
    .
  • General
    Pantaleon Valmonte
    , the capitan municipal of Gapan who, together with General Mariano Llanera, capitan municipal of Cabiao, launched the "First Cry of Nueva Ecija" against the Spanish rule on September 2, 1896.
  • Juan Liwag - former Senator of the Philippines
  • Nida Blanca - award-winning actress
  • Ryza Cenon[22] - actress
  • Eula Valdez[23] - actress
  • Joe Taruc[24] - DZRH news anchor
  • Frankie Evangelista Former TV Patrol News Anchor
  • Coleen Perez - actress


Sister cities

  • Lumang Gapan (Little Vigan)
    Lumang Gapan (Little Vigan)
  • Gapan City Plaza
    Gapan City Plaza
  • City park
    City park
  • Dry Market and the Water District
    Dry Market and the Water District

References

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  2. (DILG)
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    (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Doyo, Ma. Ceres (Sep 22, 2016). "Martial law massacres". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  7. ^ "Gapan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Province of Nueva Ecija". Municipality Population Data.
    Local Water Utilities Administration
    Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  20. ^ "City of Ilagan, Election Results 2022". COMELEC. Rappler.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "City of Ilagan Political Structure". City Government of Ilagan. cityofilagan.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  22. ^ "Ryza Cenon Biography | PINOYSTOP". Archived from the original on October 20, 2016.
  23. ^ "Lakad Pilipinas: NUEVA ECIJA | the Virgen la Divina Pastora and Gapan's Ancestral Houses".
  24. ^ "Lakad Pilipinas: NUEVA ECIJA | the Virgen la Divina Pastora and Gapan's Ancestral Houses".
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