Cabiao
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Cabiao, Nueva Ecija Kabyaw |
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Downtown Cabiao
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| Motto: Reporma sa Bayan at Respeto,..Bagong Cabiao...Bagong Pag asa..! | ||
 Map of Nueva Ecija showing the location of Cabiao |
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| Coordinates: 15°15′N 120°51′E / 15.250°N 120.850°ECoordinates: 15°15′N 120°51′E / 15.250°N 120.850°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | |
| Province | Nueva Ecija | |
| District | 4th District | |
| Barangays | 23 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hon Ramil B. Rivera (l) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 111.83 km2 (43.18 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 104,847 | |
| • Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 3107 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)44 | |
| Income class | 1st class; urban | |
Cabiao is a first class urban municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Given its strategic location and business-friendly environment, the town of Cabiao now is one of the fastest growing and booming municipality in the province. Rice production is still a major industry mainly because of vast agricultural land ideal for cultivation. The town also part of the so-called "Rice Granary of the Philippines"
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 104,847
Cabiao is located at the south-western part of Nueva Ecija bordering the province of Pampanga. It also borders the municipalities of San Isidro and San Antonio in the province of Nueva Ecija; the municipalities of Magalang, Candaba and Arayat in Pampanga province; and to its north-west is the municipality of Concepcion in Tarlac province. It is about an hour and a half drive from Manila via the NLEX taking San Simon exit and turning right at Santo Domingo junction in Mexico traversing Santa Ana and Arayat towns in Pampanga. The other route from Manila is by Santa Rita exit and traversing Maharlika Road through Bulacan province to Gapan, Nueva Ecija turning left towards San Isidro. From Cabanatuan City Cabiao can be reached via Gapan City or partly through the Cabiao Viaduct from Jaen town.
Agriculture is the main source of income for most Kabyawenyos. Rice, corn and sorghum are the main products.
Due to access in Pampanga river, fishing is also a staple industry along with small pond industries. Meat processing is a booming industry with products like longanisa and tocino.
Retailer shops are common in rural communities.
Given its booming economy, major establishments and marketing centers can be seen in Cabiao.
Cabiao Public Market
The Talipapa Market
STM Supermarket and Drugstore
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