Gapan

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

History

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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 Bulacan and Morong (now 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.[1]

Cityhood

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Geography

Gapan is located in the southern part of the province. It is bounded to the north by Peñaranda and San Leonardo, to the east by the Gen. Tinio, to the south by San Miguel in neighboring Bulacan province, and to the west by San Isidro.

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Climate

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Barangays of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija[2]

Gapan is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consist of puroks and some have sitios.

Name of Barangay Population
Bayanihan 5,504
Bulak 2,588
Kapalangan 5,813
Mahipon 2,524
Malimba 3,711
Mangino 12,922
Marelo 2,004
Pambuan 15,370
Parcutela 1,820
San Lorenzo 5,933
San Nicolas 13,142
San Roque 9,525
San Vicente 9,092
Santa Cruz 3,680
Santo Cristo Norte 6,162
Santo Cristo Sur 4,483
Santo Niño 5,019
Makabaclay (Makabaklay) 2,845
Balante 1,675
Bungo 2,633
Mabunga 870
Maburak 3,514
Puting Tubig 2,139

Demographics

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Languages

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

Economy

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Wet market

Template:Stack 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 Officials of Gapan[3]

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 Max Pascual Howley
Members of the City Council Jeffrey D. Bautista
Jay Mariano
Gemma Pangilinan
Nani Yu
Idol Tecson
Gerry Matias
Amy Hernandez
Tarat De Guzman
Omeng Bautista
Ser Padiernos

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: Maharlika Highway and Jose Abad Santos Avenue. Maharlika Highway (or Pan-Philippine Highway) is the main highway traversing the city where most vehicles going to Cagayan Valley pass through. It links Gapan to its nearby city of Cabanatuan and town of San Miguel in the province of Bulacan. It also allows travelers to reach towns of Sta. Rosa and San Leonardo. On the other hand, Jose Abad Santos Avenue is the highway that links Gapan to the towns of San Isidro and 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
  • Casa Batik
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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

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 - Gapan City College Annex. Located on the old Gapan City Hall across the famous "Night Market" beside the Gapan City Plaza famous for its ferris wheel.
  • Gapan City Technical School
  • Provincial Manpower Training Center (Technical School)
  • Kinect Academy Inc.
  • Glorious Hope Academy
  • SKD Academy Gapan Campus

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Notable personalities

Sister cities

Gallery

References

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External links

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  1. ↑ Doyo, Ma. Ceres (Sep 22, 2016). "Martial law massacres". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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