The origin of the municipality of Marilao is very much closely linked with the political and cultural history of Meycauayan. In fact the then town of Meycauayan composed within its boundaries, the present municipalities of not only Marilao but Obando, Bocaue, and San Jose del Monte established by the Franciscans in 1578, the Poblacion was succeedingly transferred twice due to destruction of storms and earthquakes and plunder by thieves and robber. Finally it was located in an area surrounded with bamboo growth