Castillejos

Castillejos
Municipality
Municipality of Castillejos
Ramon Magsaysay Ancestral House
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church
Castillejos Town Plaza
Flag of Castillejos
Flag
Official seal of Castillejos
Seal
Map of Zambales with Castillejos highlighted
Map of Zambales with Castillejos highlighted
Interactive map of Castillejos
Castillejos is located in Philippines
Castillejos
Castillejos
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°56′N 120°12′E / 14.93°N 120.2°E / 14.93; 120.2
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceZambales
District 1st district
Founded1743
ReestablishedJanuary 1, 1910
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJeffrey D. Khonghun
 • Vice MayorChristian Esposo
 • RepresentativeJefferson "Jay" F. Khonghun
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Maria Cecilia F. Rafanan
  • Voltaire Avera
  • Albert R. Tugadi
  • Jorge Ablao
  • Francis Villanueva
  • Oda R. Guevarra
  • Romeo Calimlim
  • Arturo P. Manzano
 • Electorate36,919 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
92.99 km2 (35.90 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
70,105
 • Density753.9/km2 (1,953/sq mi)
 • Households
17,662
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.07
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 336.6 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 865.5 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 308.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 100.3 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityZambales 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2208
PSGC
0307104000
IDD : area code +63 (0)47
Native languagesSambal
Ilocano
Tagalog
Ambala
Mag-antsi
Websitecastillejos.com.ph

Castillejos, officially the Municipality of Castillejos (Ilocano: Ili ti Castillejos; Tagalog: Bayan ng Castillejos), is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 70,105 people.

History

Historical marker installed in 1955 at the municipal hall

Castillejos was established in 1743 by Tagalog settler families who migrated from Bataan.

Third Republic

On November 3, 1962, Mayor Dominador Bundang and nearly 3,000 other Nacionalista officials in Zambales joined the Liberal Party, aligning themselves with the Macapagal administration.

Contemporary era

On April 22, 2019, a strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at 5:11 pm local time (UTC+08:00) according to PHIVOLCS.

Geography

Castillejos is located on the Olongapo–Bugallon Road between San Antonio, Subic, and San Marcelino. It is 57 kilometres (35 mi) from Iba, 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Olongapo, and 147 kilometres (91 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Castillejos is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, as indicated below.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Castillejos, Zambales
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 8
(0.3)		 9
(0.4)		 15
(0.6)		 34
(1.3)		 138
(5.4)		 203
(8.0)		 242
(9.5)		 233
(9.2)		 201
(7.9)		 126
(5.0)		 50
(2.0)		 21
(0.8)		 1,280
(50.4)
Average rainy days 3.7 4.1 6.5 11.2 21.2 24.9 27.7 26.5 25.5 21.8 12.6 5.6 191.3
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)

Demographics

Population census of Castillejos
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,068—    
1918 4,491+2.57%
1939 5,362+0.85%
1948 7,699+4.10%
1960 10,049+2.24%
1970 14,807+3.95%
1975 17,999+3.99%
1980 19,154+1.25%
1990 26,753+3.40%
1995 28,357+1.10%
2000 33,108+3.38%
2007 42,910+3.64%
2010 48,845+4.83%
2015 64,841+5.54%
2020 67,889+0.97%
2024 70,105+0.77%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Castillejos was 70,105 people, with a density of 750 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,900 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Castillejos (%)

5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
24.97
2003
14.23
2006
6.20
2009
12.47
2012
7.75
2015
18.15
2018
7.04
2021
17.88
2023
15.07

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

Ramon F. Magsaysay Elementary School

The Castillejos Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Balaybay Elementary School
  • Balaybay Resettlement Elementary School
  • Buenavista Elementary School
  • Castillejos Aldergate Learning Center
  • Castillejos Elementary School
  • Del Pilar Elementary School
  • Guardian Angel Child Development Center
  • Hanniel Christian Academy
  • Kanaynayan Community School
  • Looc Elementary School
  • Magsaysay Elementary School
  • Maranatha Christian Academy
  • Mia Angela Montessori
  • Nagbayan Elementary School
  • Precious Child Montessori (Main)
  • Precious Child Montessori (Annex)
  • Pres. Ramon F. Magsaysay Elementary School
  • San Agustin Elementary School
  • San Isidro Elementary School
  • San Nicolas Primary School
  • Santa Maria Elementary School
  • St. Nicholas Academy
  • Sta. Maria Elementary School
  • To God Be the Glory Christian Academy
  • V. Gallardo Elementary School
  • Villaflor Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Castillejos National High School
  • Castillejos Resettlement High School
  • Jesus F. Magsaysay Technical Vocational High School
  • San Agustin High School
  • Hanjin Integrated School
  • Looc Integrated School
  • Precious Heritage of Zambales
  • St. Nicolas Academy

Higher educational institution

  • President Ramon Magsaysay State University

References

  1. ↑ Forbes, W. Cameron (July 31, 1909). "Executive Order No. 57". Executive Orders and Proclamations: 148–149. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ↑  Municipality of Castillejos | (DILG)
  3. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  7. ↑ Official Website of Castillejos
  8. ↑ Who We Are: Zambales
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  12. ↑ "Castillejos: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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