Obando, Philippines
Obando is a town of 59,929 people in Central Luzon, Philippines, founded in May 14, 1753.
Why visit Obando
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 157 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Bonifacio Monument, Malabon People's Park and Malabon Zoo.
Weather in Obando
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About Obando
Obando, officially the Municipality of Obando (Tagalog: Bayan ng Obando), is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,073 people.
From the Wikipedia article Obando, Bulacan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Obando on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks16
Bonifacio Monument
Monument and historic site · 7.8 km
Primary monument dedicated to Andrés Bonifacio located in Caloocan, Philippines
Museo Valenzuela
Museum · 5.7 km
Museum in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines
Battle in Malinta: 26 March 1899
Monument and historic site · 3.9 km
Maysan Road, Valenzuela
Old Valenzuela Station
Monument and historic site · 2.6 km
Historic train station, part of former Manila-Dagupan Railway
Pio Valenzuela: 1869–1956
Monument and historic site · 1.0 km
Doctor Pio Valenzuela Street, Valenzuela
Arkong Bato
Monument and historic site · 2.5 km
Stone arch marking the boundary between Valenzuela and Malabon
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Malabon People's Park
Park · 5.0 km
Urban park Catmon, Malabon, the Philippines
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D COVE
Park · 1.8 km
FISHING GROUND
209 Tagalag Road, Tagalag, Valenzuela City
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes157
Alvarez Park Cafe
Cafe · Filipino, Seafood · 1.0 km
09 Tagalag Road, Valenzuela
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; We off; Fr-Su 07:00-22:00
Kamayan sa Palapat
Restaurant · Filipino, Seafood · 1.0 km
14 Tagalag Road, Valenzuela
Tu-Su 07:00-23:00
Tata Celo Kainan sa Palaisdaan
Restaurant · Filipino, Seafood · 2.0 km
187 Tagalag Road, Valenzuela
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Tu off; Sa,Su 06:00-22:00
Cafe Nenzo
Restaurant · (Healthy), Filipino · 3.9 km
MacArthur Highway, Meycauayan
10:00-22:00
Gong Thai
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.0 km
69 M. H. del Pilar Road, Valenzuela
11:00-22:00
BJJ Bakery
Bakery · 3.4 km
51 Don Basilio Bautista Boulevard, Malabon
24/7
145 more on the map.
History
Obando was likely originally called Binuwangan according to 18th-century maps. In the 1734 map of the Philippine islands by Pedro Murillo Velarde, the places labeled Vinuangan, Polo (now Valenzuela), and Maycauayan were indicated separately and proximate to one another.
In the 18th century, the present-day town of Obando formed part of Meycauayan, alongside the present-day cities of Valenzuela (formerly Polo) and San Jose del Monte. The towns of Polo and Obando formed a single barrio called Catanghalan. In the year 1623, the municipality of Polo was organized which included parts of modern Obando. By virtue of a decree promulgated during the time of Governor and Captain General, Francisco José de Obando y Solís, the town was created and separated from its mother town Polo on May 14, 1753. Upon the Governor-General’s untimely death at the hands of the British during the Seven Years' War, the creation and establishment of the town was made and attended by the Alcalde Mayor of the province, Don Francisco Morales y Mozabe, the Provincial Minister, S. Gregorio, Rev. Fr. Alejandro Ferrer, together with numerous religious devotees. The minister chosen for the new town was Rev. Fr. Manuel de Olivencia. On October 8, 1903, Obando was merged with Polo by virtue of Act No. 932 under the United States-run Insular Government.
From the History section of Obando, Bulacan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship84
Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish
Church · Catholic · 2.3 km
I. Fernando Street, Valenzuela
Meycauayan Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 km
Marcos Ira Street, Meycauayan
San Pascual de Baylon Parish Chruch
Church · Roman Catholic
J. P. Rizal Street
San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.5 km
MacArthur Highway
Ang Dating Daan
Church · Ang Dating Daan · 3.5 km
Governor I. Santiago Road, Malinta
Shopping59
3 Kays Construction Supply
Hardware store · 3.0 km
# 4 Don Basilio Bautista Boulevard
Gas and EV charging31
Schools, colleges and libraries95
Dalandanan National High School
School · 2.2 km
25 G. Lazaro Street, Valenzuela
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
School · 3.8 km
A. Pablo Street, Valenzuela
Healthcare74
San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital
Hospital · 2.8 km
25 O. Reyes Street, Malabon City
Christ The King Bordador Diagnostic Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.9 km
Pacheco Road
Santa Faustina Lying-in, Medical, and Diagnostic Center Co.
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 km
173 M.H. del Pilar Street
Briguela Generics Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 km
M. H. del Pilar Road, Valenzuela
Map of Obando
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 km away.
- Malanday 2 km east, about 2 min by car
- Valenzuela 3 km east, about 3 min by car
- Tanza 4 km south, about 4 min by car
- Meycauayan 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- Malabon 4 km south, about 4 min by car
- Navotas 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Marilao 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Caloocan 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- Bocaue 10 km north, about 10 min by car
- Talipapa 10 km east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Obando0590 17, Judgefloro, Public domain
- Ang Bayan ng Obando NHC marker, Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obando Church, Bulacan, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obando Church Welcome Arch, Bulacan, Jan 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obando Church, Bulacan, Jan 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obando Church Interior, Bulacan, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Tienda Religiosa, Obando Church, Bulacan, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Obando Church as National Shrine Marker, Bulacan, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ang Bayan ng Obando Historical Marker, Bulacan, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 02, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 19, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 30, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 06, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 10, Judgefloro, CC0
- 08902jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 06, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06183jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 08, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 40, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06183jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 15, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 05, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 08, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 37, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 19, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06183jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 01, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 09, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 23, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 39, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06076jfSan Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 43, Judgefloro, CC0
- 08902jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 09, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06135jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 23, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06183jfPlaza Magsaysay Church Santuario Obando, Bulacanfvf 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 46, Judgefloro, CC0
- 06209jfFlores de Mayo 2017 San Pascual de Baylon Church, Obando, Bulacanfvf 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 4980Manila Central University 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- BonifacioMonumentjf9933 13, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JfMalabonPeoplesParkfvf 11, Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NvotasCityjf9998 23, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 09774jfPeoples Park Town Center Roads Valenzuela Cityfvf 02, Judgefloro, Public domain
- CaloocanCathedraljf0686 09, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FvfValenzuela1152 09, Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parish of San Pascual Baylon 04, Obandoeño12345, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 6017Valenzuela railway station 01, Judgefloro, CC0
- Meycauayan Church and bell tower, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4081Maysan Road Malinta, Valenzuela City 04, Judgefloro, CC0
- Pio Valenzuela NHCP historical marker, Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela Parancillo 09, McpoJMdeLeon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JfNavotasPolytechnicCollegefvf 06, Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9409Meycauayan, Bulacan Roads Landmarks 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- Valenzuela City Science High School, Valenzuela City Science High School, CC0
- National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Marilao, Bulacan, Aug 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malabon Zoo, Mar 2024, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victoneta Avenue & De La Salle Araneta University, Malabon, Mar 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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