Balayan
Municipality
Municipality of Balayan
Roundabout in Balayan
Roundabout in Balayan
Official seal of Balayan
Seal
Map of Batangas with Balayan highlighted
Map of Batangas with Balayan highlighted
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Balayan is located in Philippines
Balayan
Balayan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°56′N 120°44′E / 13.93°N 120.73°E / 13.93; 120.73
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
District 1st district
FoundedDecember 8, 1578 [1][2]
Barangays48 (see Barangays)
Government
 [3]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEmmanuel Salvador P. Fronda II
 • Vice MayorEfren Chavez
 • RepresentativeJoseph 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 class1st 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 zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4213
PSGC
041003000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.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]

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, [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.

Scholars and historians 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.

It was 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 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.[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 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 3.49% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

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.

Climate

Climate data for Balayan, Batangas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
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 days 5.2 5.0 7.4 11.5 19.8 23.5 27.0 25.9 25.2 23.2 15.5 8.3 197.5
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

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%
Total 95,913 81,805 ▴ 1.60%

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. Literate people can speak English but it is often used in formal occasions or events only.

Religion

Balayan Church

Churches:

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Balayan
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[24][25]
[26][27][28][29][30]
Casa Cacao
  • Phil Steel Corporation (Steelcorp) – manufacturer of coated steel sheets, coils and irons
  • Batangas Sugar Cane Central – the mother company of Muscuvado Food Sugar Corp. and processes sugar cane
  • ProGreen Distillery (Emperador)
  • Walter Mart Balayan
  • Me & City Shoppers Mall Balayan

Government

Municipal hall

Elected officials

  • Mayor – Emmanuel Salvador "JR" Fronda
  • Vice Mayor – Atty. Efren R. Chavez
  • Councilors:
  • 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

Medical Center Western Batangas

Hospitals in Balayan include:

  • Medical Center Western Batangas
  • Balayan Bayview Hospital and Medical Center
  • Don Manuel Lopez Memorial District Hospital
  • Metro Balayan Medical Center

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.
  • Kiddie Learning

Notable personalities

References

  1. ↑ Brief history of Balayan aboutphilippines.ph
  2. ↑ "Stamps of Philippines, 30s denom | StampData".
  3. ↑  Municipality of Balayan | (DILG)
  4. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  7. ↑ Vocabulario de la lengua tagala: compuesto por varios religiosos doctos y graves, y coordinado
  8. 1 2 Juan José de Noceda and Pedro de Sanlúcar, Vocabulario de la Lengua Tagala, (Manila: Imprenta de Ramírez y Giraudier, 1860), 30.
  9. ↑ de Noceda and de Sanlúcar, 369.
  10. ↑ Eufronio Melo Alip, Tagalog literature: a historico-critical study, p. 20.
  11. ↑ Eufronio Melo Alip, Tagalog literature: a historico-critical study, p. 18.
  12. ↑ Wenceslao Emilio, El Indio Batangueño: (estudio etnográfico), p. 25.
  13. ↑ Blair and Robertson
  14. ↑ "The Historic Town of Balayan, Batangas, Philippines". Poor Traveller. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  15. ↑ "History". Official Website of the Province of Batangas. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  16. ↑ "History of Balayan". Municipality of Balayan. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  17. ↑ "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  18. ↑ "Balayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  19. ↑ "Municipal: Balayan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  20. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  21. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  22. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ↑ "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  24. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  25. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  26. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  27. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  28. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  29. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  30. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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