San Ildefonso, Philippines
San Ildefonso is a town of 65,669 people in Central Luzon, Philippines, founded in 1877.
Why visit San Ildefonso
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nicanor Abelardo at Sta. Ana (1893–1934) and Candaba Swamp.
Weather in San Ildefonso
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About San Ildefonso
San Ildefonso, officially the Municipality of San Ildefonso (Tagalog: Bayan ng San Ildefonso, Kapampangan: Balen ning San Ildefonso) is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 123,140 people.
From the Wikipedia article San Ildefonso, Bulacan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks15
Nicanor Abelardo at Sta. Ana (1893–1934)
Monument and historic site · 7.6 km
146 Payawal Street, San Miguel
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Restaurants and cafes65
yanyan flavored wings
Restaurant · Chicken, Burger, Fries, Milkshake · 6.0 km
53 more on the map.
History
The early inhabitants called the area Bulak because of the abundant kapok or bulak trees (Ceiba pentandra), which grew on the hill on which the present town was built.
Bulak was initially a barrio of San Rafael, with only about 3,000 inhabitants, who came from nearby towns and provinces who preferred to settle the land because of its good agricultural prospects.
In the Spanish era, the site was renamed Hacienda San Juan de Dios after 15,500 hectares of grazing and farming grounds were claimed by friars. The people made to pay tribute, with the money from the rentals used to finance operation of the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay. The Spanish friars, though antagonistic toward the natives, admired the beauty of the natural scenery, and so renamed the place Hacienda Buenavista (which means beautiful scenery in Spanish).
From the History section of San Ildefonso, Bulacan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship72
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Palapala
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 3.4 km
Pinaod-Akle Road
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng San Miguel
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 8.4 km
Cagayan Valley Road, San Miguel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.7 km
Cagayan Valley Road
Lokal ng San Ildefonso, Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo
Cagayan Valley Road
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 km
M. Valte Road
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging46
Schools, colleges and libraries99
Healthcare50
Candaba Municipal Rural Health Unit III
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.0 km
Candaba-San Miguel Road
Magumbali Barangay Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.9 km
Candaba-San Miguel Road
Map of San Ildefonso
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Getting there and nearby towns
Clark International Airport (CRK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 km away.
- San Miguel 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- Candaba 12 km west, about 12 min by car
- Bustos 14 km south, about 14 min by car
- Baliuag 15 km south, about 15 min by car
- San Luis 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Santa Ana 19 km west, about 19 min by car
- Angat 19 km southeast, about 19 min by car
- Arayat 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- San Simon 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
- Cabiao 21 km northwest, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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
- FvfBulacan7673 15, Judgefloro, Public domain
- One San Ildefonso Mall, Bulacan, Jan 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Downtown San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Jan 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 35, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 20, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 20, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 38, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 02, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 33, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 45, Judgefloro, CC0
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- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 17, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 08, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 41, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 09, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 27, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 19, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 01, Judgefloro, CC0
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- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 21, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 23, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 09, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 14, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 13, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 26, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 10, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 30, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 36, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 35, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 28, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02749jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan, San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 13, Judgefloro, CC0
- 02799jfSaint John the Baptist Chapel San Juan School San Ildefonso, Bulacanfvf 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- Candaba swamp - rice field (view from NLEX Candaba Viaduct) (Pulilan, Bulacan)(2017-04-14) 1, Patrick Roque ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 4004Nuestra Señora de la Merced Parish Church Candaba 63, Judgefloro, CC0
- FvfSanMiguel6926 09, Judgefloro, Public domain
- 1963-PHC-Nicanor Abelardo at Sta. Ana, Andre Ryan Maceda, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maharlika Highway, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Jan 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bulacan State Agricultural University (BSAU), Bulacan State Agricultural University (BSAU), Public domain
- Biak na Bato Monument, San Miguel, Bulacan, Jan 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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