Mabini, Batangas

Mabini
Municipality
Seal
Nickname(s): Diving Capital of the Philippines
Location within Batangas province
Mabini Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°43′N 120°54′E / 13.72°N 120.9°ECoordinates: 13°43′N 120°54′E / 13.72°N 120.9°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Province	Batangas
District	2nd District
Founded	1923
Barangays	34 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Nilo M. Villanueva
• Vice Mayor	Elmar A. Panopio
• Councilors	Members Nelson A. Hernandez Trinidad C. Villanueva Ritchie C. Panopio Gil G. Guerra Alfredo B. Escalona Nonato E. Manibo Nancy M. Homoroc Alexander B. Basit Commission on Elections
Area[2]
• Total	44.47 km^2 (17.17 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
• Total	46,211
• Density	1,000/km^2 (2,700/sq mi)
• Voter (2016)[4]	28,259
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	4202
IDD : area code	+63 (0)43
Income class	1st class
PSGC	041016000
Website	www.mabini.gov.ph

Mabini, officially the Municipality of Mabini (Filipino: Bayan ng Mabini), is a municipality in the province of Batangas in the Calabarzon (Region IV-A) of the Philippines. The population was 46,211 at the 2015 census.^[3] In the 2016 election, it had 28,259 registered voters.^[4]

Mabini is known for its diving and snorkeling sites. It is named after Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary hero.

History

Legend states that the first Malay settlers to inhabit the vast fertile land bordering the two bodies of water now known as the Batangas Bay and the Balayan Bay, first found anchor along the shores of the land protruding down Southwest ward known geographically as the Calumpan Peninsula.

These Malay settlers found the land fertile and agriculturally appropriate and the sea rich in marine resources. They established their settlement in this once vast unknown land. As more Malay settlers arrived from distant lands, more settlements were founded until even the upland regions of the peninsula were settled. The inhabitants had their own form of village government. They were ruled by a headman, a datu, or a sultan, in case of big encampments. Malay civilization began to take roots. Rapid increase of population brought about the settlements of all the neighboring regions, that it did not take long before several nearby regions were inhabited later on to comprise the whole province of Kumintang, better known later as Batangas.

During the Spanish colonial rule, the Calumpan Peninsula was made a part of the pueblo of Bauan, in the province of Kumintang. The same peninsula territory of Bauan was subdivided into barrios: Mainaga, Pulong-Niogan, Pulong-Balibaguhan, Anilao, Solo, Pulong-Anahao, Bagalangit, Nag-Iba, Malimatoc, Saguing and Talaga. For more than three hundred years, while the Archipelago was under Spanish domination, the peninsula remained a part of the “pueblo” of Bauan even until the early part of the American occupation. The people of this peninsula, like other people of other regions, suffered untold hardships under the Spanish rule. The yoke of the Spanish tyranny was thrown off after the gallant uprising of 1896. The revolution emancipated the people from the tyrants of Spain. Foremost of the heroic young men was Don Francisco Castillo, known as Apian Kiko, who led the fight for freedom in this peninsula.

After efforts had been exerted by the proponents of establishing a new municipality independent of the town of Bauan, eleven (11) barrios of the Calumpan Peninsula and the whole of the Maricaban Island was declared an independent municipality, with the name Mabini, derived from the Philippine hero Apolinario Mabini. The new-born municipality of Mabini was inaugurated on January 1, 1918, with Captain Francisco Castillo, known as the founder of the town, as the first appointive Municipal President.

Geography

Mabini is located at 13°43′N 120°54′E / 13.72°N 120.9°E.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 44.47 square kilometres (17.17 sq mi)^[2] constituting 1.43% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometre- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays

Mabini is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.^[5] Barangay San Juan was formerly the sitios of Nag-ilong and Lugay in the barrio of Mainaga, constituted into a separate and independent barangay through Republic Act No. 212, approved June 1, 1948.^[6]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2015[3]		2010[7]
041016001	Anilao Proper	1.4%	650	611	+1.19%
041016002	Anilao East	3.5%	1,626	1,566	+0.72%
041016003	Bagalangit	5.3%	2,458	2,613	−1.16%
041016004	Bulacan	2.9%	1,351	1,281	+1.02%
041016005	Calamias	2.4%	1,123	1,023	+1.79%
041016006	Estrella	1.5%	716	631	+2.44%
041016007	Gasang	5.3%	2,455	2,349	+0.84%
041016008	Laurel	2.6%	1,220	1,183	+0.59%
041016009	Ligaya	1.9%	889	1,205	−5.63%
041016010	Mainaga	4.2%	1,951	1,735	+2.26%
041016011	Mainit	2.3%	1,076	1,050	+0.47%
041016012	Majuben	1.6%	725	640	+2.40%
041016014	Malimatoc I	2.1%	955	938	+0.34%
041016015	Malimatoc II	2.2%	999	1,141	−2.50%
041016016	Nag‑Iba	1.9%	886	904	−0.38%
041016017	Pilahan	1.7%	765	643	+3.36%
041016018	Poblacion	4.1%	1,911	1,472	+5.10%
041016019	Pulang Lupa	2.1%	969	1,220	−4.29%
041016020	Pulong Anahao	2.7%	1,227	1,200	+0.42%
041016021	Pulong Balibaguhan	2.0%	940	887	+1.11%
041016022	Pulong Niogan	3.8%	1,755	1,268	+6.38%
041016023	Saguing	2.8%	1,302	1,313	−0.16%
041016024	Sampaguita	3.5%	1,621	1,550	+0.86%
041016025	San Francisco	4.4%	2,052	1,762	+2.94%
041016026	San Jose	1.9%	876	865	+0.24%
041016027	San Juan	4.6%	2,124	1,975	+1.39%
041016028	San Teodoro	4.1%	1,913	1,783	+1.35%
041016029	Santa Ana	1.3%	585	712	−3.67%
041016030	Santa Mesa	2.4%	1,126	1,193	−1.09%
041016031	Santo Niño	1.5%	678	531	+4.76%
041016032	Santo Tomas	2.6%	1,210	1,136	+1.21%
041016033	Solo	5.9%	2,725	2,756	−0.22%
041016034	Talaga Proper	3.5%	1,636	1,571	+0.77%
041016035	Talaga East	3.7%	1,716	1,684	+0.36%
	Total		46,211	44,391	+0.77%

Demographics

Population census of Mabini
Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1990 30,474 —     1995 33,499 +1.79% 2000 37,474 +2.43%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2007 40,629 +1.12% 2010 44,391 +3.28% 2015 46,211 +0.77%
Source: PSA[3][7][8]

In the 2015 census, Mabini had a population of 46,211.^[3] The population density was 1,000 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,600/sq mi).

In the 2016 election, it had 28,259 registered voters.^[4]

Transportation

Jeepneys and tricycles are the main means of transportation around the town. Currently, there are two piers that serve the area: Anilao Pier and Talaga Pier, mainly catering for motor bancas going to and from the nearby island-town of Tingloy.

Mabini General Hospital

Health

• Mabini General Hospital
• Zigzag Hospital

Education

Mabini College of Batangas

College

• Mabini College of Batangas

High school

• Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School
• Mabini College of Batangas
• Saint Francis Academy
• Mabini National High School
• Apolinario National High School

Elementary/Pre-elementary

Private Jesus; Flock Academy-Anilao Lady Fatima Montessori School Santa Fe Integrated School Saint Lucresia's School

Public Bagalangit Elementary School Gasang Elementary School Laurel Elementary School Mabini Central Elementary School Malimatoc Elementary School San Francisco-Mainaga Elementary School Talaga Elementary School

Attractions

Sunset in Anilao

• Anilao – popular with budget divers and snorkelers. There are several diving centers where trips can be arranged to diving spots in Balayan Bay near Cape Bagalangit and near Sombrero and Maricaban Islands. Snorkeling is available off Maricaban's Cemetery Beach, Red Palm Beach, and around Sepok Point. Although the beach at Anilao is not recommended for swimming, thatched bamboo rafts can be rented with tables and benches at the Anilao Beach Resort and other resorts.

• Mainaga – the business area of Mabini. During the Spanish time, it was called may narra" which was changed to Mainaga. It is home to companies like Suntrak Corp., CKU Steel Corp., PNOC, and Petron, with some shops like Chechu Mart, PRAB Foodhaus, and Mainaga Multipurpose Cooperative Mart, catering grocery items.

• Mount Gulugod-Baboy – "Gulugod-Baboy" is the general term that describes the hills traversing Calumpang Peninsula. It has three peaks: Gulugod Baboy, Pinagbanderahan, and Tore, accessible through several passages: Anilao, Panay, Bagalangit, Ligaya, Laurel and Malimatoc I. It is 525 metres (1,722 ft) above sea level. At its peak, one can see, from east to west: Janao Bay, Maricaban Strait which bears Sombrero and Maricaban Islands, a distant, faint blue Mindoro, Verde Island (SW) and Batangas Bay. The city and port of Batangas is visible on the west, following a farther Mount Daguldul. To the north is Mount Maculot, and even Mount Batulao and the Tagaytay highlands. It is popular among hikers during the Holy Week.

Gallery

• 
  Welcome arch from Bauan
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  Municipal hall
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  Plaza Mabini
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  Downtown
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  Saint Francis of Paola Parish Church

References

1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
2. "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
3. "Region IV-A (CALABARZON)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
4. "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
5. "Municipal: Mabini, Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
6. "An act creating the barrio of San Juan in the municipality of Mabini, province of Batangas". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
7. "Region IV-A (CALABARZON)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
8. "Region IV-A (CALABARZON)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.

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