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Balayan
Municipality of Balayan
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Roundabout in Balayan
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Balayan
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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
Area
[4]
  Total108.73 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]
  Total95,913
  Density880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
   Households
24,391
Economy
   Income class 1st municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
10.41
% (2018) [6]
   Revenue 366.4 million (2020)
   Assets 1,013 million (2020)
   Expenditure 291 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityBatangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4213
PSGC
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 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 95,913 people. [5]

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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

Tagalog literatures in Balayan were lost and destroyed at the coming of the Spaniards. [10] Jesuit Father Chirino testified they found (300) three hundred pre-colonial manuscripts in Balayan but to facilitate them the propagation of the Roman Catholic faith, early Jesuit missionaries destroyed the records.[ citation needed ]

Scholars and historians[ who? ] believed that Tagalog songs: Kumintang and Kundiman originated from Balayan. [11] Spanish writer and historian Wenceslao E. Retana recorded the lyrics of a popular Kundiman when he visited Batangas in 1888. [12]

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. [13]

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. [14] 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. [15]

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. [16]

Geography

Beach along Balayan Bay with Mount Batulao in the background. Balayan Bay with Mount Batulao view (Balayan, Batangas; 12-25-2021).jpg
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) [17] constituting

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
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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 days5.25.07.411.519.823.527.025.925.223.215.58.3197.5
Source: Meteoblue [18]

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

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The political map of Balayan at the multi-purpose covered court

Balayan is politically subdivided into 48 barangays. [19] 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 [20]
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%
Total95,91381,8051.60%

Demographics

Population census of Balayan
YearPop.±% 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 [21] [20] [22] [23]

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 Immaculate Concepcion Parish, Balayan, Batangas5.jpg
Balayan Church

Churches:

Economy

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Casa Cacao

Government

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Municipal hall

Elected officials

  • 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

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Medical Center Western Batangas

Hospitals in Balayan include:

Education

Immaculate Conception College BalayanAcademyChurchjf0400 12.JPG
Immaculate Conception College

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

Public schools include:

Private schools include:

Notable personalities

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