CHAPTER 03: DATA ANALYSIS and SITE SELECTION

3.1 PRESENTATION OF DATA / DATA ANALYSIS

3.2 SITE SELECTION
3.2.1Criteria for Site Selection

LOCATION

NATURAL
ACCESSIBILITY
HAZARD

SITE
CLIMATE AND
ORIENTATION SELECTION TOPOGRAPHY
CRITERIA

DRAINAGE
LAND USE
AND
AND ZONING
UTILITIES
POTENTIAL
FUTURE
EXPANSIONS

The selection of the site for the proposed Bocaue Municipal Hall falls under 8
criteria, where:

1. Location

The site is situated with immediate context with the surroundings and is in
proximity with physical features or major landmarks.

2. Accessibility

The site can be accessed by pedestrians, private vehicles, and public transport
vehicles, as well as provide good pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
3. Vulnerability to Natural Hazards

The site is situated in the ideal place where it is the least prone from potential
damages, injuries, and natural hazards.

4. Topography

The site’s topography will not affect the location, layout, and design of the
project and can hold all possible use.

5. Climate and Orientation

The site has good climate, weather condition, thermal comfort, and good sun
and wind orientation.

6. Drainage and Utilities

The site has definite drainage with no unnecessary water coming from adjacent
properties, as well as existing utilities available within the site.

7. Land Use and Zoning

The site selected is zoned appropriately and compliant under the relevant
planning schemes and codes.

8. Potential Future Expansions

The site has a larger area for any additional amenities for the property
development.
3.2.2 Site Description (Bocaue)

The selected site for the proposed Municipal Hall was assigned by
Architect Miguel SJ. Castillo (Municipal Architect of Bocaue) and the
Architectural and Engineering Office of the Municipality of Bocaue. The site is
situated at Barangay Igulot, Bocaue where the Architectural and Engineering
Office prioritized the accessibility to NLEX, future expansions, and serves the
least threat of floods relative to other areas within Bocaue.

Bocaue is a 1st class, landlocked municipality in the province of Bulacan.

The municipal center of Bocaue is situated at approximately 14° 48' North, 120°
56' East. Bocaue crosses the Bocaue River, a continuation of the Santa Maria
River and San Jose River and minor rivers and creeks, which are distributaries
of the Angat drainage basin. With the Republic Act No. 11546, Bocaue is now
a part of the 5th district of Bulacan along with Balagtas, Guiguinto, and Pandi. It
was once part of the 2nd district of Bulacan.
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, and Wakas.

Using the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points
over the surface of the Earth), the cities within the closest proximity with Bocaue
are Meycauayan, Valenzuela, Malolos, San Jose del Monte, Malabon, and
Navotas. The nearest municipalities to Bocaue are Balagtas, Santa Maria,
Marilao, Bulakan, Guiguinto, and Pandi.
3.3 SITE ANALYSIS

3.3.1 Macro Site Analysis

1. Historical Background

Bocaue is a town in Bulacan where it got its name from an abundant tree
called "Bukawe" during the time and place. Bocaue was a small barrio in the
town of Meycauayan until 1606 when it was made into a town where Reverend
Padre Delos Santos served as the first parish priest and administrator. In 1818,
a fire destroyed a large part of the town and it was later rehabilitated gradually
during the American Colonization. In 1908-1910, some of the members of the
municipal council headed by Guillermo Puatu unsuccessfully tried to change
the name of Bocaue to Balagtas, in honor of the Tagalog poet Francisco
"Balagtas" Baltazar.

Bocaue’s history also revolves around the legend of the Holy Cross of
Wawa, which has served a great significance to its residents as to its founding.
The celebration of the Pagoda Festival, a feast honoring the Holy Cross has
been made a tradition. The legend says that centuries ago, a woman was
miraculously saved from drowning by an image of a large wooden cross floating
along the flooded barrio in the river of Wawa. Every 1st Sunday of July, the
residents of Bocaue greeted visitors with the traditional river festival honoring
the Holy Cross.

Today, Bocaue is thriving with production factories, cottage industries,

and agriculture. It is claimed and found out that every home in Bocaue is
considered virtually a busy place. Each home turns out production of goods,
which greatly contributed to the economy of the town.
2. Land Use and Zoning

The Existing Land Use Map shown illustrates the general land use in
Bulacan as of 2007. Bocaue falls under the Built-up areas which includes
settlements, industrial, commercial, and other land uses. (based on 2007
NAMRIA map).
 Bocaue’s land is classified as Alienable and Disposable (A&D) lands,
which refer to lands in the public domain which have not been the subject of the
present system of classification therefore declared as not needed for forest
purposes. (Endriaga et. al. 2004)

The zones will be primarily for events oriented that target both domestic
and international events and audiences. Future construction of facilities will be
established for the complementary tourism markets; specifically, leisure,
educational, medical, and religious tourism. The locations make it an accessible
hub with its way to Metro Manila, Subic Clark, and other attractions. Given the
location and size of the zones, it will contribute and generate economic
opportunities and help decongest the area. Additionally, the functional design
considers the local environment to manage the impact of tourism on the local
communities.

The land suitability map shown illustrates that Bocaue is suitable for irrigated
rice paddies, which is abundant in the surrounding areas of Barangay Igulot.
3. Demographic Profile

Population

The municipality of Bocaue has a land area of 31.87 square kilometers

which constitutes 1.14% of Bulacan's total area. Its total population as
determined by the 2020 Census was 141,412 showing a 3.58% annual growth
rate. It also represents the 3.81% of the total population of Bulacan province.
Based on the figures, the population density of Bocaue is computed at 4,437
inhabitants per square kilometer

Annual
Barangay Population Population Population Change Population
percentage (2020) (2015) (2015-20 Growth Rate
(2020) 20) (2015-2020)
Antipona 1.23% 1,736 2,289 -24.16% -5.65%
Bagumbayan 2.73% 3,863 3,573 8.12% 1.66%
Bambang 6.25% 8,841 7,830 12.91% 2.59%
Batia 28.78% 40,700 31,663 28.54% 5.43%
Biñang 1st 2.41% 3,406 3,496 -2.57% -0.55%
Biñang 2nd 1.49% 2,113 2,072 1.98% 0.41%
Bolacan 1.11% 1,566 1,199 30.61% 5.78%
Bundukan 7.87% 11,129 6,796 63.76% 10.94%
Bunlo 2.84% 4,018 4,686 -14.26% -3.19%
Caingin 3.40% 4,813 5,551 -13.29% -2.96%
Duhat 6.30% 8,905 7,444 19.63% 3.84%
Igulot 1.32% 1,871 1,408 32.88% 6.17%
Lolomboy 10.21% 14,437 16,507 -12.54% -2.78%
Poblacion 0.50% 709 405 75.06% 12.51%
Sulucan 1.98% 2,793 2,572 8.59% 1.75%
Taal 6.42% 9,082 8,681 4.62% 0.96%
Tambobong 5.18% 7,323 5,558 31.76% 5.98%
Turo 8.39% 11,864 6,058 95.84% 15.20%
Wakas 1.59% 2,243 1,887 18.87% 3.70%
Bocaue Total 141,412 119,675 18.16% 3.58%

The assigned site for the project is situated in barangay Igulot in the
municipality of Bocaue, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined
by the 2020 Census was 1,871 and represents the 1.32% of the total population
of Bocaue.
Historical population

Bocaue’s population grew from 8,438 in 1903 to 141,412 in 2020, with

an increase of 132,974 people over the course of 117 years. The latest 2020
census figures denote a positive growth rate of 3.58%, or an increase of 21,737
people, from the previous population of 119,675 in 2015.

Census Population Growth rate

date
1903 Mar 2 8,438 –
1918 Dec 31 8,749 0.23%
1939 Jan 1 12,345 1.74%
1948 Oct 1 16,537 3.04%
1960 Feb 15 22,417 2.71%
1970 May 6 33,953 4.14%
1975 May 1 40,577 3.64%
1980 May 1 49,693 4.13%
1990 May 1 67,243 3.07%
1995 Sep 1 69,718 0.68%
2000 May 1 86,994 4.86%
2007 Aug 1 105,817 2.74%
2010 May 1 106,407 0.20%
2015 Aug 1 119,675 2.26%
2020 May 1 141,412 3.58%

Economy

Bocaue has a 1st municipal income class. Its annual regular revenue for the
fiscal year of 2016 was ₱265,215,501.14. Its poverty incidence was 7.52% as
of 2018.

Fiscal Year Annual Regular Income Change

2009 147,751,013.71 –
2010 154,160,306.75 4.34%
2011 167,587,099.85 8.71%
2012 181,959,321.44 8.58%
2013 196,824,680.53 8.17%
2014 223,320,347.75 13.46%
2015 242,337,270.63 8.52%
2016 265,215,501.14 9.44%
Households

The household population of Bocaue in the 2015 Census was 119,496

broken down into 27,427 households or an average of 4.36 members per
household.

Census Household Number of Average

date population households household size
1990 May 1 67,046 13,193 5.08
1995 Sep 1 69,685 14,780 4.71
2000 May 1 86,795 18,237 4.76
2007 Aug 1 105,577 22,551 4.68
2010 May 1 106,266 24,278 4.38
2015 Aug 1 119,496 27,427 4.36

Age Group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group that holds the highest
population in Bocaue is the ages 5 to 9, with 12,272 individuals. Conversely,
the age group with the lowest population is the ages 80 and over, with 851
individuals.
 Combining the age groups together, those who are aged 14 and below
consists of the young dependent population that include infants or babies,
children, and young adolescents, make up an aggregate of 29.96% (35,856).
Those who are aged 15 up to 64 consists of the roughly economically active
population and the actual or potential members of the working force of Bocaue,
make up an aggregate of 65.56% (78,458). Finally, the old dependent
population consisting of the senior citizens aging 65 and over, that make up an
aggregate of 4.48% (5,361).The Age Dependency Ratios computed show that
among the population of Bocaue, there is a ratio of 46 youth dependents to
every 100 of the working age population, 7 senior citizens to every 100 of the
working population, and overall, a ratio of 53 dependents (young and old-age)
to every 100 of the working population.

The municipality’s median age is 25. which indicates that half of the
entire population of Bocaue are aged less than 25 and the other half are over
the age of 25.

3.3.2 Micro (Site/Barangay Igulot)

1. Site Location and Description

 The assigned site for the proposed Municipal Hall is situated in Barangay
Igulot at approximately 14.7936, 120.9430, along the Ciudad de Victoria
Bypass Road. It can be accessed through Santa Maria/Philippine Arena Exit
along NLEX E1, and Philippine Arena intersection along the MacArthur
Highway. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet
above mean sea level.

2. Accessibility

The site can be accessed either from the East through NLEX Philippine
Arena - Ciudad de Victoria Bypass Road or from the West from MacArthur
Highway to Ciudad de Victoria Bypass Road. The site is located near the
Philippine Arena and Philippine Sports Stadium, serving as the site's major
landmark.

The main road access to the site is a 12m RROW with an adjacent
roundabout, and has light minimal traffic. Private vehicles and tricycle are the
only observed means of transportation along the main access road. PUVs and
buses are lacking, which limits commuting options. Pedestrian lanes and
sidewalks are present along Ciudad de Victoria Road. The site's parking spaces
and loading / unloading zones have also fallen short.
3. Hazards

97.65% of Bocaue's population are highly exposed to flooding hazards.

The municipality of Bocaue also has a high proportion of built-up areas exposed
to flooding; most of the settlement areas in the municipality are located in areas
highly susceptible to flooding.

The assigned projected site located at Barangay Igulot is slightly more

elevated as compared to other areas in Bocaue. It serves as the least prone
area for flooding in the municipality although nearby creeks could rise and pose
more risk for floods.

The municipality's risk to rain-induced and earthquake landslides are

very minimal to none. The soil within the nearby creek could be soften and
eroded that could pose a hazard to the foundation of the proposed project.
4. Topography

The Municipality of Bocaue is estimated to have a land elevation of 7.2m

above the sea level. Its lowest estimated elevation is 4.2m below the sea level.

The assigned project site located at Barangay Igulot is situated at an

estimated elevation of 8.6m above the sea level, which is the ideal suggested
site that is slightly more elevated as compared to other recognized areas.

8.6m
5. Physical Features and Vegetation

The landscape map shown illustrates that the entirety of Bocaue is

situated in the central lowland areas of Bulacan. The soil map analyzed that
Bocaue is mostly composed of Tagulod, which is suited for lowland rice. This
is usually found on a nearly level land. It is suitable for irrigated rice paddies,
which is abundant in the surrounding areas of Barangay Igulot. Large areas in
the vicinity are agricultural lands with built-up areas adjacent. Trees are found
but is not abundant in the site area. Creeks can also be found nearby the site.
6. Climate and Orientation Analysis

Average Temperature

Average Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 30°C 31°C 33°C 34°C 34°C 32°C 31°C 31°C 31°C 31°C 31°C 30°C

Temp. 26°C 27°C 28°C 30°C 30°C 29°C 28°C 28°C 28°C 28°C 27°C 26°C
Low 23°C 23°C 24°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 24°C

The hotter seasons lasts for 1.5 months, from around April 3 to May 20,
with an average daily temperature of above 34°C. The hottest month of the year
in Bocaue is May, with an average high of 34°C and low of 26°C.

The cooler season lasts for about 2.7 months, from around November
18 to February 9, with an average daily temperature below 31°C. The coldest
month of the year in Bocaue is January, with an average low of 23°C and high
of 30°C.
The average temperatures on an hourly basis are color coded and shows the shaded
area indicate night and civil twilight .

Clouds

Fraction Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Cloudier 51% 47% 50% 65% 87% 93 92 93 91 84 73 60
% % % % % % %
Clearer 49% 53% 50% 35% 13% 7% 8% 7% 9% 16 27 40
% % %
 The average percentage of clouds is significantly seasonal varied over
the course of the year. The clearer parts of the year in Bocaue begins at around
November 22 and lasts for 5.0 months, ending around April 24. The clearest
month of the year in Bocaue is February, during which on average the sky is
clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 53% of the time.

The cloudier part of the year begins around April 24 and lasts for 7.0
months, ending around November 22. The cloudiest month of the year in
Bocaue is August, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy
93% of the time.

Sun

Hours of Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daylight 11.4h 11.7h 12.1h 12.5h 12.8h 13.0h 12.9h 12.6h 12.2h 11.8h 11.4h 11.3h

The total length of a day in Bocaue varies over the course of the year.
The winter solstice or the shortest day in Bocaue is on December 22, with 11
hours, 15 minutes of daylight. The summer solstice or the longest day in
Bocaue is on June 21, with 13 hours, 0 minutes of daylight.

The earliest sunrise in Bocaue is at 5:25 AM on June 3, and the latest

sunrise is 1 hour later at 6:25 AM on January 22. The earliest sunset in Bocaue
is at 5:23 PM on November 21, and the latest sunset is 1 hour, 6 minutes later
at 6:30 PM on July 8.
Solar Energy

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Solar Energy (kWh) 5.2 5.9 6.6 6.5 5.3 4.3 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.4 4.5 4.6

The brighter period of the year lasts for about 2.2 months ranging from
February 23 to April 30, with an average daily incident shortwave energy/
square meter of above 6.2 kWh. The brightest month of the year in Bocaue is
March, with an average of 6.6 kWh.

The darker period of the year lasts for 4.7 months ranging from June 4
to October 27, with an average daily incident shortwave energy/ square meter
of below 4.5 kWh. The darkest month of the year in Bocaue is August, with an
average of 4.0 kWh.
Wind

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Wind Speed (kph) 15.1 14.5 13.5 11.1 9.6 9.9 10.9 11.8 10.1 10.7 13.5 15.4

The wide-area hourly average wind speed and direction is based at 10

meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location will be
highly dependent on local topography of the site and other factors.
Instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.

The average hourly wind speed in Bocaue is significantly seasonal

varied over the course of the year. The windier parts of the year last for about
5 months ranging from November 1 to April 1, with average wind speeds taking
for more than 12.5 kilometers per hour. The windiest month in Bocaue is in
December, with an average hourly wind speed of about 15.4 kilometers per
hour.

The calmer parts of the year last for about 7 months ranging from April
1 to November 1. The calmest month of the year in Bocaue is in May, with an
average hourly wind speed of 9.6 kilometers per hour.
 The wind in Bocaue is most often from the west for about 4 months from
about May 26 to September 27, with a peak percentage of 62% on August 19.
The wind is most often from the east for about 8 months from September 27 to
May 26, with a peak percentage of 91% on January 1.

Rain

Rain falls throughout the year in Bocaue. The month which has the most
rain in Bocaue falls on August, with an average rainfall of 384 millimeters. The
month which has the least rain in Bocaue is on March, with an average rainfall
of 26 millimeters.
Precipitation

The wetter season of Bocaue lasts about 5.6 months from May 20 to
November 7, with a greater than 43% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The month with the wettest days in Bocaue is August, with an average of 22.3
days with at least 1 millimeter of precipitation. The drier season of Bocaue lasts
about 6.4 months from November 7 to May 20. The month with the driest days
in Bocaue is March, with an average of 3.7 days with at least 1 millimeter of
precipitation.

Humidity
 The humidity can be based from the comfort level on the dew point, as
it indicates whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby promoting
cooling. Lower dew points will feel drier and higher dew points will feel more
humid. The perceived humidity level in Bocaue does not vary significantly over
the course of the year, staying within 4% of 96% throughout.

7. Utilities Analysis

The Ciudad de Victoria Bypass Road situated along the assigned site is
well lit as frequent light posts are present. Powerlines at telephone services are
also available within the vicinity. Curb gutters and site drainage is also frequent
along the bypass road but nearby creeks could pose drainage risks if water
levels fluctuate due to rain.
 8. SWOT Analysis

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Main road access is Lacking commuting Extra space for future Soil is susceptible to
connected to NLEX options for public commuting, health, erosion due to nearby
and MacArthur transportation options and security facilities creek
Highway
Minimal trees and Potential expansion for Stagnant creek water
Site is least prone to other natural shading leisure, tourism, may rise and cause
flooding as compared and cooling devices spaces for service. health & drainage
to other areas
issues

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