Mariveles, Bataan

Mariveles
Municipality

Mariveles seen from Manila Bay
Map of Bataan showing the location of Mariveles
Location within Bataan province
Mariveles

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°26′N 120°29′E / 14.43°N 120.48°E / 14.43; 120.48Coordinates: 14°26′N 120°29′E / 14.43°N 120.48°E / 14.43; 120.48
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
District 2nd District
Founded 1754
Barangays 18 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion (National Unity)
 • Vice Mayor Angelito S. Rubia (National Unity)
Area[2]
 • Total 153.9 km2 (59.4 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 127,536
 • Density 830/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  75,890
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2105
IDD : area code  +63 (0)47
Income class 1st class
PSGC 030807000
Website marivelesbataan.gov.ph

Mariveles, officially the Municipality of Mariveles (Filipino: Bayan ng Mariveles), is a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Central Luzon (Region III) of the Philippines. The population was 127,536 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 75,890 registered voters.[4]

History

Founded as a pueblo by a Franciscan Friar in 1578, Mariveles, the "Village of Kamaya" was part of the Corregimiento of Mariveles, including Bagac and Morong, Corregidor and Maragondon, Cavite.

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, the Mariveles Mental Ward).

Geography

Mariveles is located at 14°26′N 120°29′E / 14.43°N 120.48°E / 14.43; 120.48 in a cove at the southern tip of the Bataan Peninsula. It is 164 kilometres (102 mi) from Manila via the North Luzon Expressway, Gapan-Olongapo Road and Roman Highway.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 153.9 square kilometres (59.4 sq mi)[2] constituting 11.21% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan. Of this, about 69% consist of the pastureland, 19% of forestland, 6% agricultural lands and the remaining 6% for residential and industrial use.

Barangays

Mariveles is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[5]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[6]
030807001 Alas‑asin 11.8% 15,047 11,606 +5.07%
030807002 Alion 2.6% 3,264 3,015 +1.52%
030807013 Balon‑Anito 9.6% 12,286 10,255 +3.50%
030807006 Baseco Country (Nassco) 3.6% 4,581 3,440 +5.61%
030807003 Batangas II 4.7% 5,951 5,122 +2.90%
030807014 Biaan 1.4% 1,837 1,571 +3.02%
030807004 Cabcaben 5.0% 6,427 6,269 +0.48%
030807015 Camaya 11.7% 14,869 12,077 +4.04%
030807016 Ipag 7.8% 10,010 9,430 +1.14%
030807005 Lucanin 4.1% 5,169 3,570 +7.30%
030807017 Malaya 3.8% 4,910 5,211 −1.13%
030807018 Maligaya 3.5% 4,407 4,416 −0.04%
030807019 Mt. View 8.2% 10,461 8,843 +3.25%
030807008 Poblacion 6.2% 7,938 8,074 −0.32%
030807009 San Carlos 1.2% 1,517 1,592 −0.91%
030807010 San Isidro 4.5% 5,761 5,816 −0.18%
030807011 Sisiman 4.9% 6,221 5,837 +1.22%
030807020 Townsite 5.4% 6,880 6,563 +0.90%
Total 127,536 112,707 +2.38%

Demographics

Young Negrito girl in Mariveles, 1901
Population census of Mariveles
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 60,761—    
1995 76,626+4.44%
2000 85,779+2.45%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 102,844+2.53%
2010 112,707+3.39%
2015 127,536+2.38%
Source: PSA[3][6][7]

In the 2015 census, Mariveles had a population of 127,536.[3] The population density was 830 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).

In the 2016 election, it had 75,890 registered voters.[4]

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

Government

Municipal hall

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[8][9] 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 2016 national and provincial elections, serving his 1st term in office is Ace Jello "AJ" C. Concepcion.

The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: + Chairman and Vice-Mayor: Angelito S. Rubia

Infrastructure

River port and bridge

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

Education

Tertiary educational institutions include:

Attractions

Mariveles' attractions, events and historical landmarks include:

Freeport Area of Bataan
GN Power Mariveles Coal Power Plant

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". 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. ↑ "Municipal: Mariveles, Bataan". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  8. ↑ "Philippines : Gov.Ph : About the Philippines :". www.gov.ph. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  9. ↑ "The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library". Chanrobles.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  10. ↑ "Mariveles - Municipal Officials". Marivelesbataan.gov.ph. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
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  14. ↑ Dela, Zinnia B. (2012-12-18). "Ayala buys into Mariveles power plant". philstar.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  15. ↑ "100 SIgnificant Events in Philippine History". The Manila Times. September 18, 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  16. ↑ Shellum, Brian (February 1, 2010). Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment: The Military Career of Charles Young (1st ed.). Bison Books. p. 134. ISBN 0803213859.
  17. ↑ "List of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga | Philippine Churches". Church.nfo.ph. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
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