Balayan
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.
Balayan | |
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| Municipality of Balayan | |
Roundabout in Balayan | |
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Map of Batangas with Balayan highlighted | |
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Balayan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°56′N 120°44′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Batangas |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | December 8, 1578 |
| Barangays | 48 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Emmanuel Salvador P. Fronda II |
| • Vice Mayor | Efren Chavez |
| • Representative | Joseph Eric R. Buhain |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.73 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) | |
| • Total | 95,913 |
| • Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| • Households | 24,391 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.41 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 366.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,013 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 291 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Batangas 1 Electric Cooperative (BATELEC 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4213 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | www |
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.
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