Catmon, Santa Maria

Catmon (PSGC: 031423006) is one of the twenty-four barangays comprising the municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan, in the Philippines.

Catmon
Barangay
Catmon
Coordinates: 14°49′48.94″N 121°00′08.18″E
CountryPhilippines
MunicipalitySanta Maria, Bulacan
Area
 • Land3.199 sq mi (8.2860 km2)
Elevation
137 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total11,913
 • Density3,723.7/sq mi (1,437.72/km2)

The barangay got its name from the presence of huge trees called katmon (dillenia philippinensis) that thrive in this area.

Geography
The 24 barangays of Santa Maria

Area and Location

Catmon is the 2nd largest barangay in Santa Maria with a land area of 8.2860 square kilometres (3.1992 sq mi), next only to Pulong Buhangin. It is bordered by Barangay Patag on the south-west, Guyong on the west, Bulac on the east, and Balasing on the north.

Climate

The prevailing climatic conditions in the barangay are categorized into two (2) types: dry and wet season.

The annual mean temperature in the area is 27 °C (81 °F). The warmest month is May with a mean temperature of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) while the coldest is January at 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).

The mean annual relative humidity in the Barangay is 77% which is not high. The mean monthly relative humidity is lowest in March at 64% and highest in September at 84%

Demographics

As of 2007 census, Catmon has a population of 11,913 people with a density of 1,437.72 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,723.7/sq mi). The population is the 5th largest in Sta.Maria, Bulacan.

Schools

Catmon has 4 public schools: 3 elementary schools and 1 highschool:1 Private school

  • Kaylawig Elementary School
  • Jose Juan Serapio Elementary School
  • Pila Elementary School
  • Catmon National High School
  • Aquinas De Escolar Academy

Transportation and Communication

Transportation

Public vehicles such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles are the means of transportation in the barangay. Tricycles are available for 24 hours.

Catmon bridge and welcome marker

References
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