Bataan (Balanga)

Philippines / Central Luzon / Parang / Balanga
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Province of Bataan

Bataan is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole of Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. It had a total population of 687,482 people as registered in the 2010 Census.

The province is part of the Central Luzon region. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces South China Sea to the west and encloses its arm, Manila Bay, to the east.

The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death March was named for this province, where the infamous march started.

Bataan is administratively subdivided into 11 municipalities and 1 component city:

-Abucay
-Bagac
-Balanga City
-Dinalupihan
-Hermosa
-Limay
-Mariveles
-Morong
-Orani
-Orion
-Pilar
-Samal

Official Website: www.bataan.gov.ph/
MyBataan Website: www.mybataan.com/
TourismPhilippines Website: tourism-philippines.com/bataan/
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°40'42"N   120°25'34"E

Comments

  • hey dangerous i live in bataan. dont judge bataan by some kind of person you met... ndi nmn lahat ganun. peace..
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