Socio-Economic and Physical Profile - Land Use Socio-Economic and Physical Profile is structured as follows: The Physical Environment •   Physical Character –   Geographical Location and Area –   Geology –   Topography, Elevation and Slope –   Geomorphology –   Soil Type –   Erosion –   Water Resources Characteristics –   Land and Associated Soil Characteristics –   Protected Areas of Agriculture –   Atmospheric Characteristics –   Air Quality •   Land Classifications •   Preservation and Conservation Areas Demographic Characteristics •   Population Levels, Growth, Distribution & Movements –   Levels and Growth Pattern –   Population Movements –   Age-Sex Structure –   Literacy Rate –   Religious Affiliations –   Number of Households, 1970-2000 –   Population Density, 1990-2000 •   Projected Population Land Use •   Historical Land Use •   City Form and Structure –   The City's Natural & Man-Made Landmarks –   Major Paths of Movements –   The City's Edges •   Existing Land Utilization Pattern –   Urbanisation Pattern –   Agricultural Areas –   Idle Land or Grasslands –   Forested Areas –   Tourism Areas •   Land Development Trends •   Future Land Use Demand –   Urban Land Demand –   HLURB Land Use Demands •   Development Needs The Local Economy The Local Economy •   Economic Activities •   Family Income and Expenditures –   Agriculture –   Fisheries Development Program –   Agricultural Service –   Status of CARP –   Veterinary Services –   Slaughterhouse Operation –   Commercial Establishments –   Industry –   Tourism Human and Social Development •   Health, Nutrition and Sanitation –   Health Status Indicators –   Health Care Provision –   Health Resources Profile –   Development Needs •   Education, Culture and Sports –   Educational Facilities and Manpower –   Student Enrollment –   Pre-School Education –   Culture, Sports and Recreation Facilities –   Development Needs •   Housing Resettlement –   Development Needs •   Public Safety and Protective Services –   Crime Incidence –   Police Protection Personnel and Facilities –   Police Services –   Fire Protection and Prevention –   Administration of Justice –   Development Needs •   Social Welfare and Development –   Social Welfare Programmes and Services –   Development Needs •   Indigenous Communities –   Development Needs Infrastructure •   Roads and Transport –   Road Network Profile –   Bridges –   Modes of Transportation –   Traffic Prone Areas –   Upcoming Projects –   Development Needs •   Water –   Water Resources –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs •   Drainage and Sewerage –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs •   Power –   Existing Situation –   Upcoming Projects –   Development Needs •   Telecommunications –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs Environmental Management •   Solid Waste Management •   Liquid Waste Management •   Forest Resource Management •   Management of Prime Agricultural Areas •   Development Needs Development Administration •   Organisational Framework and Resource Capability –   Human Resources –   City Planning and Development Office •   Financial Capability –   Historical Income –   Historical Expenditure –   Income and Expenditure Trends –   Projected Income •   Legislative and Administrative Framework –   Zoning Ordinance •   Development Needs City Form and Structure In general, the City of San Jose del Monte's overall configuration suggests a haphazard gridiron pattern of growth on its western section and a sporadic growth pattern in the eastern area (Quirino Highway as dividing line). The City's sloping to undulating terrain is a great influence to the pattern of developments within San Jose del Monte. In particular, a disorderly pattern of growth could be observed on a lot of areas in the western section, which is a direct result of the City's topography, as well as unplanned land uses. The density of the built-up areas and intensity of urban uses on the City's western half appears to be much higher than those present in the eastern section. This is due to the fact that majority of the City's population is concentrated within this area. Scattered within this section are numerous pockets of planned residential developments. These residential developments generally follow a gridiron pattern. Aside from these planned developments, however, many other sporadic developments are situated along the major roads. In between these built-up areas are large idle lands and agricultural areas. In the mostly undeveloped eastern section of the City, built-up areas are scattered and are found mostly in pockets of unplanned developments. These are principally residential in nature and are found in barangay centres and along the roads traversing the area. Based on site reconnaissance, San Jose del Monte has a relatively underdeveloped urban core. The Poblacion does not comprise a significant portion of the City and the level of services offered within it is no higher than those in the other areas of the City. Commercial activities in this area are not much different from those found in major road intersections and public markets.