Mariveles

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Mariveles
Municipality of Mariveles
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Mariveles
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°26′N120°29′E / 14.43°N 120.48°E / 14.43; 120.48
CountryPhilippines
Region Central Luzon
Province Bataan
District 3rd district
Founded 1754
Named after Maria Velez
Barangays 18 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion
   Vice Mayor Jesse I. Concepcion
   Representative Maria Angela S. Garcia
   Municipal Council
Members
  • Ronald R. Arcenal
  • Susan M. Murillo
  • Jester Ivan O. Ricafrente
  • Jose M. Carandang
  • Danilo T. Banal
  • Omar B. Cornejo
  • Vonnel A. Isip
  • Jeff B. Peñaloza
   Electorate 95,756 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
  Total
153.90 km2 (59.42 sq mi)
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Highest elevation
561 m (1,841 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
  Total
156,200
  Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
   Households
39,410
Economy
   Income class 1st municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
10.64
% (2021) [4]
   Revenue 1,067 million (2022)
   Assets 2,338 million (2022)
   Expenditure 786.2 million (2022)
   Liabilities 1,660 million (2022)
Service provider
  ElectricityPeninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2105, 2106 (Freeport Area of Bataan), 2109 (Cabcaben)
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)47
Native languages Mariveleño
Tagalog
Website marivelesbataan.gov.ph

Mariveles, officially the Municipality of Mariveles (Tagalog : Bayan ng Mariveles), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 149,879 people making it the most populous in the province. [5]

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History

National historical marker installed in 1950 and located at the muicipal hall Mariveles historical marker (cropped).JPG
National historical marker installed in 1950 and located at the muicipal hall

Incorporated to the Kingdom of the Spains and the Indies by a Franciscan friar in 1578, Mariveles was called the town of Camaya and was part of the Corregimiento of Mariveles, including Bagac and Morong, Corregidor and Maragondon, Cavite. The name Mariveles comes from "Maria Velez", a Mexican nun who eloped with a monk back in the 1600s. With its natural cove, the port was used by ships from China and Spain to resupply. [6]

The Superior Decree of July 1754 declared Mariveles' independence from Pampanga.

In the 19th century, the Americans established the first quarantine station in the old Spanish Leprosarium Hospital (now known as the Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital).

Mariveles Bay was the site of Mariveles Naval Section Base, completed for the United States Asiatic Fleet on 22 July 1941, and was surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army on 9 April 1942. The Mariveles Airfield, a 3,800-foot (1,200 m) dirt runway at the Section Base, was the starting point of the Bataan Death March. [7]

Today the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), has made the port of trading zone, and industry to the municipality. Agriculture is also a large part of the port export. [6]

Geography

Mariveles is located around the Mariveles Bay, a large cove at the southern tip of the Bataan Peninsula. It is adjacent to Manila Bay to the east, and the South China Sea to the west.

Mariveles is 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Balanga and 164 kilometres (102 mi) from Manila via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Jose Abad Santos Avenue, and Roman Highway. It borders Bagac to the west and northwest, Limay to the north and northeast, and Manila Bay to the east.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 153.90 square kilometres (59.42 sq mi) [8] constituting

Climate

Climate data for Mariveles, Bataan
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)31
(88)
32
(90)
34
(93)
35
(95)
33
(91)
31
(88)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)19
(66)
19
(66)
20
(68)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
20
(68)
23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches)7
(0.3)
8
(0.3)
14
(0.6)
26
(1.0)
127
(5.0)
210
(8.3)
263
(10.4)
272
(10.7)
218
(8.6)
114
(4.5)
46
(1.8)
21
(0.8)
1,326
(52.3)
Average rainy days4.04.06.911.221.024.527.426.925.921.913.46.3193.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [9]

Barangays

Mariveles is politically subdivided into 18 barangays, with two are located within the jurisdiction of Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). [10] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 [11] 2010 [12]
030807001 Alasasin 9.6% 15,047 11,606 1.83%
030807002 Alion 2.1% 3,264 3,015 0.56%
030807013 BalonAnito 7.9% 12,286 10,255 1.27%
030807006 Baseco Country (Nassco) 2.9% 4,581 3,440 2.02%
030807003 Batangas II 3.8% 5,951 5,122 1.05%
030807014 Biaan 1.2% 1,837 1,571 1.10%
030807004 Cabcaben 4.1% 6,427 6,269 0.17%
030807015 Camaya 9.5% 14,869 12,077 1.47%
030807016 Ipag 6.4% 10,010 9,430 0.42%
030807005 Lucanin 3.3% 5,169 3,570 2.62%
030807017 Malaya 3.1% 4,910 5,211 −0.42%
030807018 Maligaya 2.8% 4,407 4,416 −0.01%
030807019 Mt. View 6.7% 10,461 8,843 1.18%
030807008 Poblacion 5.1% 7,938 8,074 −0.12%
030807009 San Carlos 1.0% 1,517 1,592 −0.34%
030807010 San Isidro 3.7% 5,761 5,816 −0.07%
030807011 Sisiman 4.0% 6,221 5,837 0.45%
030807020 Townsite 4.4% 6,880 6,563 0.33%
Total156,200112,7072.31%

Demographics

Population census of Mariveles
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,350    
1918 2,948+1.52%
1939 4,444+1.97%
1948 4,462+0.04%
1960 9,067+6.09%
1970 16,157+5.94%
1975 25,167+9.29%
1980 48,594+14.06%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 60,761+2.26%
1995 76,626+4.44%
2000 85,779+2.45%
2007 102,844+2.53%
2010 112,707+3.39%
2015 127,536+2.38%
2020 149,879+3.46%
2024 156,200+1.00%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [12] [15] [16]

In the 2020 census, Mariveles had a population of 149,879. [17] The population density was 970 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,500/sq mi).

Mariveles is home to an Aeta community speaking a Sambalic language called Mariveleño.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Mariveles

2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
2000
13.75
2003
7.88
2006
12.10
2009
7.21
2012
2.57
2015
10.46
2018
4.90
2021
10.64

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

Freeport Area of Bataan administration building at Mariveles Freeport Area of Bataan, Admin Building front (Mariveles, Bataan; 05-20-2023).jpg
Freeport Area of Bataan administration building at Mariveles

The Freeport Area of Bataan [26] (formerly known as Mariveles Free Trade Zone from June 21, 1969 to November 20, 1972, and primarily as Bataan Export Processing Zone (BEPZ) and Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ) from November 20, 1972 to October 23, 2009 before the conversion from BEZ to FAB due to Republic Act (RA) 9728 and secondarily from October 23, 2009 to June 30, 2010 during the eight-month transition period for the turnover of zone's operations and management from Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and subsequent abolishment of BEPZ/BEZ) is a 1,691 hectares (4,180 acres) industrial complex in Mariveles town that enjoys business advantages, including tax incentives, natural endowments, and leadership under AFAB Chairman and Administrator Mohammed Hussein Pangandaman. [27] It is the only freeport in the country with a 10.9 million cubic meter-capacity dam that delivers 14 million gallons of water every day. It is complemented by water treatment and sewerage treatment plants which employ a sustainable waste water solution.

Government

Local government

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Municipal hall

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines", [28] [29] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the second floor of the Town Hall and in the adjacent building.

The Municipal Mayor as of the 2022 national and local elections, serving his second term in office, is Ace Jello "AJ" C. Concepcion.

Elected officials

Members of the Mariveles Municipal Council (2022-2025): [30]

District Representative (3rd Legislative District, Bataan): Maria Angela Garcia

Tourism

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Tarak Ridge of Mount Mariveles

Mariveles' attractions, events and historical landmarks include:

Infrastructure

Transportation

Mariveles can be reached by a ferry plying the Mariveles to Manila route that has an approximate travel time of 40 minutes.

Expressway

The Bataan Provincial Expressway, also called Roman Super-Highway, is a limited-access toll expressway that connects Bataan to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines. Mariveles is off Exit 55.

Energy sources

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GN Power Mariveles Coal Power Plant

Utilities:

Education

The Mariveles Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. [35]

Primary and elementary schools

  • A. G. Llamas Elementary School
  • Alasasin Christian Kiddie School
  • Alasasin Elementary School
  • Alion Elementary School
  • Balon Elementary School
  • Baseco Elementary School
  • BATAAN GN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
  • Batangas 2 Elementary School
  • Bayview Elementary School
  • Bepz Elementary School
  • BEPZ Multinational School
  • Blessed Regina Protmann Catholic School
  • Cabcaben Elementary School
  • Cabcaben Kiddie School
  • Christ's Sowers Foundational Learning Center
  • Christian Community School of Mariveles
  • Ipag Christian Academy
  • Ipag Elementary School
  • Logos International Christian Academy of Mariveles
  • Lucanin Elementary School
  • Marina Bay Elementary School
  • Mt. View Elementary School
  • Renato L. Cayetano Memorial School
  • Santa Mariana de Jesus Academy
  • Sisiman Elementary School
  • SNCCC Learning Center of Mariveles
  • St. Nicholas Catholic School of Mariveles
  • St. Vincent Kindergarten
  • Sto. Niño Biaan Elementary School
  • Sunny Hillside School
  • The Salvation Army Educational Services
  • Townsite Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Baseco National High School
  • Biaan Aeta Integrated School
  • Ipag National High School
  • Llamas Memorial Institute
  • Mariveles National High School - Cabcaben
  • Mariveles National High School - Cabcaben Annex - Alasasin
  • Mariveles National High School - Cabcaben Annex - Batangas II
  • Mariveles National High School - Cabcaben Annex - New Alion
  • Mariveles National High School - Camaya Campus
  • Mariveles National High School - Poblacion
  • Mariveles National High School - Poblacion Annex - Sisiman
  • Mariveles National High School Malaya
  • Mariveles Senior High School - Sitio Mabuhay
  • Mountain View Village Community School

Higher educational institutions

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Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

Tertiary educational institutions include:

See also

References

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