Balayan, Batangas

Balayan
Municipality

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Map of Batangas showing the location of Balayan
Location within Batangas province
Balayan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°56′N 120°44′E / 13.93°N 120.73°E / 13.93; 120.73Coordinates: 13°56′N 120°44′E / 13.93°N 120.73°E / 13.93; 120.73
Country Philippines
Region Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Province Batangas
District 1st District
Founded 1571
Barangays 48 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Emmanuel Salvador O. Fronda
Area[2]
 • Total 108.73 km2 (41.98 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 90,699
 • Density 830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  46,848
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4213
IDD : area code  +63 (0)43
Income class 1st class
PSGC 041003000
Website www.balayan.gov.ph

Balayan, officially the Municipality of Balayan (Filipino: Bayan ng Balayan), is a municipality in the province of Batangas in the Calabarzon (Region IV-A) of the Philippines. The population was 90,699 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 46,848 registered voters.[4]

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

Etymology

Balayan is derived from the Old Tagalog word balayan, meaning "to walk past the paddy, from a basket to another"[5] and "carry or accomplish anything with the tip of any batten".[6] Other possible source is from the old Tagalog word balayang, which means "wood",[5] as old natives used to call this town up to the present.

History

Tagalog literatures in Balayan were lost and destroyed at the coming of the Spaniards.[7] Jesuit Father Chirino testifies to it that they found (300) three hundred pre colonial manuscripts in Balayan but believing them to be pagan (as anything non Roman Catholic are called Pagan by the Spaniards), and to facilitate them in the propagation of the Roman Catholic faith, the early Jesuit missionaries recklessly destroyed and burned this historically precious records as their usual method in all their conquered lands.[8]

Scholars and historians believed that Tagalog songs: Kumintang and Kundiman originated from Balayan.[9] In fact, the Spanish writer and historian Wenceslao E. Retana recorded the lyrics of a popular Kundiman when he visited Batangas in 1888 .[10]

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 Moro (sea coast) and Lumad (inland) residents exchanging barter goods with Chinese traders dating back to the mid-14th century. It was also once the capital of a Moro Sultanate named Bon-bon whose area includes Mindoro to Cavite and even some parts of Metro Manila. The indigenous Moro & Lumad inhabitants of Balayan has close ties with the Brunei Sultanate of Maynilad under the leadership of Rajah Sulayman I 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.[11]

The capital was later moved to Batangas City (the present capital of Batangas). The Oldest Chapel in Asia is also located in Balayan at Brgy. Ermita, Balayan, Batangas.

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 in partnership with the oppressed natives as guides. In the mid-18th century, retrieving what they considered their past territory of the Sultanates, the Bangsamoro with the help of the remaining downtrodden natives, were able to take over the towns and nearby environs, as proof of native support yearning to return to the vibrant trading Sultanate with its westward contacts in Nusantara (Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Brunei) the natives which are also of Melayu lineage was able to hold it under their control for two months. When they are forced to retreat due to Spanish reinforcements, the Moro and Lumad alliance has decided to burn the whole town rather than its structure falling into use by colonialist hands. Those natives that cannot find boats to withdraw southwards migrated to nearby lands while those weak to walk stayed. The event prompted local Spanish officials to set up a fort to prevent yearly Moro counterattacks to regain their Sultanates, while the colonial Spanish extracts more taxation and compulsory labor requirements from the local populace who had no choice but to stay behind.

Much of the town’s life has been socially engineered to by force to embrace Spanish colonial culture, starting with the coming of Franciscan friars in 1572.

Geography

Balayan is a lowland town in western Batangas at 13°56′N 120°44′E / 13.93°N 120.73°E / 13.93; 120.73.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 108.73 square kilometres (41.98 sq mi)[2] constituting 3.49% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometre- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Distance from Manila, the country’s capital, is about 107 kilometres (66 mi) and approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Batangas City.

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 the Balayan Bay.

Climate

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 inches – 29.8 inches (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.[12] The largest barangay in town is Patugo while the smallest is District 12.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[13]
041003001 Baclaran 2.8% 2,505 2,220 +2.33%
041003003 Barangay 1 (Poblacion) 2.4% 2,194 1,938 +2.39%
041003004 Barangay 10 (Poblacion) 3.5% 3,184 2,845 +2.17%
041003005 Barangay 11 (Poblacion) 1.5% 1,332 1,321 +0.16%
041003006 Barangay 12 (Poblacion) 0.4% 363 300 +3.70%
041003007 Barangay 2 (Poblacion) 1.2% 1,119 1,394 −4.10%
041003008 Barangay 3 (Poblacion) 1.4% 1,269 1,185 +1.31%
041003009 Barangay 4 (Poblacion) 2.2% 1,982 1,851 +1.31%
041003010 Barangay 5 (Poblacion) 2.1% 1,871 1,758 +1.19%
041003011 Barangay 6 (Poblacion) 1.1% 1,027 998 +0.55%
041003012 Barangay 7 (Poblacion) 0.4% 402 339 +3.30%
041003013 Barangay 8 (Poblacion) 2.6% 2,365 2,130 +2.01%
041003014 Barangay 9 (Poblacion) 1.7% 1,511 1,446 +0.84%
041003016 Calan 1.3% 1,191 964 +4.11%
041003017 Caloocan 6.7% 6,113 4,888 +4.35%
041003018 Calzada 2.0% 1,793 1,416 +4.60%
041003019 Canda 1.7% 1,535 1,450 +1.09%
041003020 Carenahan 1.2% 1,105 1,030 +1.35%
041003021 Caybunga 0.9% 825 841 −0.37%
041003022 Cayponce 1.6% 1,482 1,388 +1.26%
041003023 Dalig 3.3% 3,012 3,008 +0.03%
041003024 Dao 1.9% 1,740 1,445 +3.60%
041003025 Dilao 1.7% 1,585 1,442 +1.82%
041003026 Duhatan 1.7% 1,579 1,518 +0.75%
041003027 Durungao 1.1% 954 937 +0.34%
041003028 Gimalas 2.1% 1,879 1,549 +3.75%
041003029 Gumamela 3.1% 2,781 2,595 +1.33%
041003030 Lagnas 1.1% 1,013 929 +1.66%
041003031 Lanatan 3.2% 2,901 2,715 +1.27%
041003032 Langgangan 1.4% 1,281 1,194 +1.35%
041003033 Lucban Putol 1.6% 1,428 1,383 +0.61%
041003034 Lucban Pook 1.8% 1,658 1,551 +1.28%
041003035 Magabe 2.0% 1,832 1,779 +0.56%
041003036 Malalay 1.4% 1,274 1,063 +3.51%
041003037 Munting Tubig 1.8% 1,619 1,534 +1.03%
041003038 Navotas 4.4% 3,961 3,451 +2.66%
041003039 Patugo 2.8% 2,532 1,885 +5.78%
041003040 Palikpikan 1.4% 1,280 1,150 +2.06%
041003042 Pooc 2.8% 2,545 2,267 +2.23%
041003043 Sambat 2.8% 2,544 2,345 +1.56%
041003044 Sampaga 3.1% 2,785 2,386 +2.99%
041003045 San Juan 2.2% 1,958 1,738 +2.30%
041003046 San Piro 4.1% 3,703 3,377 +1.77%
041003048 Santol 2.9% 2,612 2,385 +1.75%
041003049 Sukol 1.0% 947 837 +2.38%
041003050 Tactac 1.1% 986 932 +1.08%
041003051 Taludtud 1.4% 1,255 1,165 +1.43%
041003052 Tanggoy 2.1% 1,887 1,543 +3.91%
Total 90,699 81,805 +1.98%

Demographics

Population census of Balayan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 53,870—    
1995 62,244+2.74%
2000 67,170+1.65%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 79,407+2.34%
2010 81,805+1.09%
2015 90,699+1.98%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][13]

In the 2015 census, Balayan had a population of 90,699.[3] The population density was 830 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).

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

In the 2016 election, it had 46,848 registered voters.[4]

Government

Municipal hall
Incumbent officials
  • Rodel L. Macalindong
  • E. Salvador II P. Fronda
  • Rommel II M. Castelo
  • Jasmin Andal
  • Cristeta C. Esperon
  • Danilo A. Pamintuan
  • Rita C. Abiad
  • Francisco "Cocoy" S. Ramos
  • Jhomari Mahilum

Economy

Casa Cacao

Not known to many, Balayan houses industrial sites, some of which include:

Education

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:

  • Immaculate Conception College
  • Blessed Christ Child Montessori Foundation
  • Balayan Colleges
  • 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.

Health

Hospitals in Balayan include:

Tourism

Balayan Church

Notable resorts are:

  • Ocean Park Beach Resort
  • Starcove Resort
  • Eastern Star Resort
  • La Piscina
  • King and Queen Resort
  • Prime Beach Resort
  • Malabanan Pool and Pavilion
  • Cimpulo Beach Resort
  • La Jamayca Resort
  • Blue Dolphin Beach Resort
Churches

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Region IV-A (CALABARZON)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. 1 2 Juan José de Noceda and Pedro de Sanlúcar, Vocabulario de la Lengua Tagala, (Manila: Imprenta de Ramírez y Giraudier, 1860), 30.
  6. ↑ de Noceda and de Sanlúcar, 369.
  7. ↑ Eufronio Melo Alip, Tagalog literature: a historico-critical study, 20.
  8. ↑ Chirino's Relacion de las Islas Filipinas 1493–1898.
  9. ↑ Eufronio Melo Alip, Tagalog literature: a historico-critical study, 18.
  10. ↑ Wenceslao Emilio, El Indio Batangueño: (estudio etnográfico), 25.
  11. ↑ Blair and Robertson
  12. ↑ "Municipal: Balayan, Batangas". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Region IV-A (CALABARZON)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

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