Bocaue, Bulacan

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Map of Bulacan showing the location of Bocaue

The Cross of Bocaue known locally as Ang Mapagpalang Poong Krus ng Wawa

Bocaue is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 86,994 people in 18,237 households. The town is established in 1606 by the Spanish Friars and is carved out from the nearby town of Marilao.

The Bocaue River runs through most of the town, and the Bocaue Museum is located near the center. The Bocaue River festival is celebrated on the first Sunday of every July.

Bocaue is about 30 kilometres north of Manila and has its own exit on the North Luzon Expressway.

Barangays

Bocaue is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

Antipona
Bagumbayan
Bambang
Batia
Biñang 1st
Biñang 2nd
Bolacan
Bundukan
Bunlo
Caingin

Duhat
Igulot
Lolomboy
Poblacion
Sulucan
Taal
Tambobong
Turo
Wakas

External links

Cities and Municipalities of Bulacan
Cities:	Malolos City \| San Jose del Monte City
Municipalities:	Angat \| Balagtas \| Baliuag \| Bocaue \| Bulacan \| Bustos \| Calumpit \| Doña Remedios Trinidad \| Guiguinto \| Hagonoy \| Marilao \| Meycauayan \| Norzagaray \| Obando \| Pandi \| Paombong \| Plaridel \| Pulilan \| San Ildefonso \| San Miguel \| San Rafael \| Santa Maria

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