Balayan

Balayan
Municipality
Municipality of Balayan
Roundabout in Balayan
Seal
Map of Batangas with Balayan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Balayan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°56′N120°44′E / 13.93°N 120.73°E / 13.93; 120.73
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Batangas
District	1st district
Founded	December 8, 1578 [1] [2]
Barangays	48 (see Barangays)
Government   [3]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Emmanuel Salvador P. Fronda II
•  Vice Mayor	Efren Chavez
•  Representative	Joseph Eric R. Buhain
•  Municipal Council	Members Raquel R. Aniwasal (NP) Raymund Nonnatus I. de la Vega (NP) John Albert I. Mapalad Z (NP) Vitaliano B. Santos Jr. (NP) Alfredo L. Solis III (NPC) Demetrio P. Hernandez (NP) Bernardo C. Pantoja (NP) Elmer V. del Carmen (NP)
Area [4]
• Total	108.73 km2 (41.98 sq mi)
Elevation	33 m (108 ft)
Highest elevation	264 m (866 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [5]
• Total	95,913
• Density	880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
•  Households	24,391
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	9.27 % (2021) [6]
•  Revenue	₱ 472.9 million (2022)
•  Assets	₱ 1,431 million (2022)
•  Expenditure	₱ 367.1 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Batangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4213
PSGC	041003000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)43
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	www.balayan.gov.ph

Balayan, officially the Municipality of Balayan (Tagalog : Bayan ng Balayan), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 95,913 people. ^[5]

The town is rich among the natural resources of sugarcanes, coconuts and corn. Significant events includes the Parada ng Lechon (every June 24) and the Feast of Immaculate Conception celebrated annually every December 8. Widely known products originating from the area include the Bagoong Balayan.^{[ citation needed ]}

Etymology

Balayan is derived from the Old Tagalog word balayan, ^[7] meaning "to walk past the paddy, from a basket to another" ^[8] and "carry or accomplish anything with the tip of any batten". ^[9] Other possible source is from the old Tagalog word balayang which means "wood". ^[8]

History

Scholars and historians^{[ who? ]} believed that Tagalog songs: Kumintang and Kundiman originated from Balayan. ^[10] Spanish writer and historian Wenceslao E. Retana recorded the lyrics of a popular Kundiman when he visited Batangas in 1888. ^[11]

Balayan has a close affinity to early history. The towns position on the basin of a good harbour was one of the reasons it became the first lands for local settlements in the Philippines, with existing records of local indigenous residents exchanging barter goods with Chinese traders dating back to the mid-14th century.^{[ citation needed ]}

The indigenous inhabitants of Balayan had close ties with the Kingdom of Maynila under the leadership of Rajah Sulayman and his uncle Rajah Matanda. There are historical accounts that Rajah Sulayman I stayed on this area when he tried to battle the Spaniards around Intramuros. ^[12]

In 1578, Balayan covered the modern-day municipality and some areas of Calaca, Calatagan, Lian, Nasugbu and Tuy. It became the capital of Balayan Province (present-day Batangas) from 1597 to 1732. ^[13] It was the most progressive town of the Province and the traditional center of governance. The eruption of the Taal Volcano destroyed a significant portion of the town, moving the provincial capital to Bonbon (present-day Taal) in 1732 and the name of the province was renamed after that town. ^[14]

Despite the presence of Spanish forces protected by the newly built stonefort in nearby Maynilad or Manila, Fort Santiago and Fort Intramuros Philippines, due to its natural harbor, a number of areas around the archipelago were often become launching grounds of counterattacks from the seafaring Moro people.

These events prompted local Spanish officials to set up a fort to prevent yearly Moro counterattacks.

From 3rd class municipality in 1992, Balayan jumped to 2nd class municipality in 1995, and to 1st class in July 1996, suggesting the continuous improvement of Balayan's financial status. ^[15]

Geography

Beach along Balayan Bay with Mount Batulao in the background.

Balayan is a lowland town in western Batangas. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 108.73 square kilometers (41.98 sq mi)  ^[16] constituting 3.49% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Balayan is bounded on the north by Tuy, west by Calatagan and Lian, east by Calaca, and south by Balayan Bay.

Distance from Manila, the country's capital, is 106 kilometers (66 mi) and 48 kilometers (30 mi) from Batangas City, the provincial capital.

Topography

Balayan is strategically located at the center of western Batangas. The town is bounded on the north by Tuy, north-east by Nasugbu, east by Calaca, west by Lian, south-west by Calatagan, and south by Balayan Bay.^{[ citation needed ]}

Climate

Climate data for Balayan, Batangas
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	33 (91)	32 (90)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	22 (72)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	11 (0.4)	13 (0.5)	14 (0.6)	32 (1.3)	101 (4.0)	142 (5.6)	208 (8.2)	187 (7.4)	175 (6.9)	131 (5.2)	68 (2.7)	39 (1.5)	1,121 (44.3)
Average rainy days	5.2	5.0	7.4	11.5	19.8	23.5	27.0	25.9	25.2	23.2	15.5	8.3	197.5
Source: Meteoblue [17]

Balayan falls under the first type of climate: Dry season from November to April and Wet season from May to October. Balayan's Atmospheric Temperature is 28.5 to 29.8 inches (720 to 760 mm) (English Mercurial Barometer Scale). The average annual temperature in Balayan is 27.2 °C (81.0 °F). The Average Annual Rainfall is 73.39 inches (1,864 mm).

Barangays

Balayan is politically subdivided into 48 barangays. ^[18] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

The largest barangay in town is Patugo while the smallest is District 12.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020 [5]		2010 [19]
041003001	Baclaran	2.8%	2,674	2,220	▴	1.88%
041003003	Barangay 1 ( Poblacion )	2.2%	2,100	1,938	▴	0.81%
041003004	Barangay 10 (Poblacion)	2.8%	2,697	2,845	▾	−0.53%
041003005	Barangay 11 (Poblacion)	1.5%	1,436	1,321	▴	0.84%
041003006	Barangay 12 (Poblacion)	0.3%	301	300	▴	0.03%
041003007	Barangay 2 (Poblacion)	1.5%	1,449	1,394	▴	0.39%
041003008	Barangay 3 (Poblacion)	1.5%	1,475	1,185	▴	2.21%
041003009	Barangay 4 (Poblacion)	2.1%	2,044	1,851	▴	1.00%
041003010	Barangay 5 (Poblacion)	1.9%	1,837	1,758	▴	0.44%
041003011	Barangay 6 (Poblacion)	1.2%	1,131	998	▴	1.26%
041003012	Barangay 7 (Poblacion)	0.3%	331	339	▾	−0.24%
041003013	Barangay 8 (Poblacion)	2.2%	2,107	2,130	▾	−0.11%
041003014	Barangay 9 (Poblacion)	1.9%	1,777	1,446	▴	2.08%
041003016	Calan	1.2%	1,109	964	▴	1.41%
041003017	Caloocan	6.6%	6,284	4,888	▴	2.54%
041003018	Calzada	2.1%	2,013	1,416	▴	3.58%
041003019	Canda	1.4%	1,371	1,450	▾	−0.56%
041003020	Carenahan	1.2%	1,126	1,030	▴	0.89%
041003021	Caybunga	0.9%	891	841	▴	0.58%
041003022	Cayponce	1.5%	1,459	1,388	▴	0.50%
041003023	Dalig	3.2%	3,114	3,008	▴	0.35%
041003024	Dao	1.9%	1,830	1,445	▴	2.39%
041003025	Dilao	1.4%	1,370	1,442	▾	−0.51%
041003026	Duhatan	1.8%	1,679	1,518	▴	1.01%
041003027	Durungao	1.1%	1,035	937	▴	1.00%
041003028	Gimalas	2.2%	2,151	1,549	▴	3.34%
041003029	Gumamela	3.2%	3,051	2,595	▴	1.63%
041003030	Lagnas	1.0%	1,004	929	▴	0.78%
041003031	Lanatan	2.6%	2,538	2,715	▾	−0.67%
041003032	Langgangan	1.3%	1,213	1,194	▴	0.16%
041003033	Lucban Putol	2.0%	1,889	1,383	▴	3.17%
041003034	Lucban Pook	2.0%	1,878	1,551	▴	1.93%
041003035	Magabe	2.0%	1,942	1,779	▴	0.88%
041003036	Malalay	1.1%	1,024	1,063	▾	−0.37%
041003037	Munting Tubig	1.9%	1,790	1,534	▴	1.56%
041003038	Navotas	4.3%	4,113	3,451	▴	1.77%
041003039	Patugo	2.5%	2,386	1,885	▴	2.38%
041003040	Palikpikan	2.0%	1,927	1,150	▴	5.30%
041003042	Pooc	2.7%	2,544	2,267	▴	1.16%
041003043	Sambat	3.2%	3,078	2,345	▴	2.76%
041003044	Sampaga	3.3%	3,122	2,386	▴	2.72%
041003045	San Juan	2.0%	1,960	1,738	▴	1.21%
041003046	San Piro	3.9%	3,783	3,377	▴	1.14%
041003048	Santol	4.3%	4,144	2,385	▴	5.68%
041003049	Sukol	0.9%	886	837	▴	0.57%
041003050	Tactac	1.1%	1,049	932	▴	1.19%
041003051	Taludtud	2.3%	2,224	1,165	▴	6.68%
041003052	Tanggoy	1.6%	1,577	1,543	▴	0.22%
	Total		95,913	81,805	▴	1.60%

Demographics

Population census of Balayan

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	8,493	—
1918	13,141	+2.95%
1939	15,224	+0.70%
1948	18,305	+2.07%
1960	23,745	+2.19%
1970	33,198	+3.40%
1975	38,214	+2.86%
1980	43,486	+2.62%
1990	53,870	+2.16%
1995	62,244	+2.74%
2000	67,170	+1.65%
2007	79,407	+2.34%
2010	81,805	+1.09%
2015	90,699	+1.99%
2020	95,913	+1.11%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [20] [19] [21] [22]

In the 2020 census, Balayan had a population of 95,913. ^[5] The population density was 880 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,300/sq mi).

The main language used by the people in Balayan is Tagalog but some can still speak and understand basic Spanish ^{[ citation needed ]}. Literate people can speak English but it is often used in formal occasions or events only.

Religion

Balayan Church

Churches:

• Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Balayan)
• Ermita Church
• Jesus the Peace Maker Christian Church
• Jesus Is Lord Church

Economy

Poverty incidence of Balayan

5 10 15 20 2006 17.20 2009 14.05 2012 8.74 2015 6.46 2018 10.41 2021 9.27 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30]

Casa Cacao

• Phil Steel Corporation (Steelcorp) – manufacturer of coated steel sheets, coils and irons
• Batangas Sugar Cane Central – the mother company of Muscuvado Food Sugar Corp. and processes sugar cane
• ProGreen Distillery (Emperador)
• Walter Mart Balayan
• Me & City Shoppers Mall Balayan

Government

Municipal hall

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Elected officials

• Mayor – Emmanuel Salvador "JR" Fronda
• Vice Mayor – Atty. Efren R. Chavez
• Councilors:

• Raquel Aniwasal
• Raymund De La Vega
• Joebert Mapalad
• Jhun Santos
• Alfred Solis
• Demet Hernandez
• Bernardo Pantoja
• Elmer Del Carmen

Tourism

In January 2009, Balayan renovated a mini park called Balayan BayWalk Park which provides locals and tourists a view of Balayan Bay similar to what is seen in the country's capital Manila.

Healthcare

Medical Center Western Batangas

Hospitals in Balayan include:

• Medical Center Western Batangas
• Balayan Bayview Hospital and Medical Center
• Don Manuel Lopez Memorial District Hospital
• Metro Balayan Medical Center

Education

Immaculate Conception College

Balayan has several schools, institutions and university both public and private located within and outside the Poblacion.

Public schools include:

• Balayan East Central School
• Balayan West Central School
• Balayan National High School
• Balayan Senior High School
• Batangas State University – Balayan Campus

Private schools include:

• Immaculate Conception College
• Blessed Christ Child Montessori Foundation
• Balayan Colleges
• Lyceum of Southern Luzon - Balayan
• Balayan Kiddie Learning Center
• Our Lady of Miracles Learning Center
• STI College – Balayan
• Kim Harold Computer and Technical School (Fraternidad St.)
• Core Science Academy
• Saint Paul College Balayan
• Schola Nazaria Inc.
• Kiddie Learning

Notable personalities

• Sixto C. López – propagandist and negotiator for Philippine independence from the United States
• Leo Martinez - actor, comedian, and director
• Kim de Leon - winner of 7th season of StarStruck

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External links

• Official website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code