San Jose

San Jose, chartered city, north-central Luzon, northern Philippines. Situated in foothills near the source of the Chico River, it is a trading centre in the region known as the country’s most important rice granary. About 9 miles (15 km) east of the city is the Pantabangan Dam (1974), which provides water for local irrigation and hydroelectric power to Manila to the south. The city is on the main highway from Manila to Aparri on the northern coast of Luzon and has an airfield. Inc. city, 1969. Pop. (2000) 108,254; (2010) 129,424.