Country Philippines Founded 1754 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Local time Monday 1:54 PM | District 2nd District Barangays Area 153.9 km² Province Bataan | |
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Region Central Luzon (Region III) Weather 31°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 57% Humidity Neighborhoods Sisiman, Cabcaben, Lucanin, Alas-asin, Camaya Points of interest Tarak Trail, Agwawan Beach, Pantingan Peak, Death March Marker, Lusong Beach | ||
Mariveles, officially the Municipality of Mariveles (Filipino: Bayan ng Mariveles; Kapampangan: Balen ning 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. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 75,890 registered voters.
Contents
- Map of Mariveles Bataan Philippines
- History
- Geography
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Government
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Attractions
- References
Map of Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines
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 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 153.90 square kilometres (59.42 sq mi) constituting 7001112100000000000♠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.
Demographics
In the 2015 census, Mariveles had a population of 127,536. The population density was 830 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).
In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 75,890 registered voters.
Mariveles is home to an Aeta community speaking a Sambalic language called Mariveleño.
Government
Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines", 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
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: