Country Philippines Barangays Area 331.5 km² Province Zambales | Founded 1910 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Local time Tuesday 10:58 PM Neighborhoods Lauis, Coto, Oyong | |
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Region Central Luzon (Region III) District 2nd district of Zambales Weather 27°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Masinloc is a first class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 47,719 people.
Contents
- Map of Masinloc Zambales Philippines
- Barangays
- Demographics
- San Andres Parish Church
- Masinloc Coal Power Plant
- References
Map of Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines
The disputed Scarborough Shoal (under the names Pulo ng Panatag and Bajo de Masinlóc) is claimed by the Philippine government as within the town's territorial jurisdiction. Due to the continued dispute over the shoal, this has negatively impacted fishermen of the community, reducing catch sizes and affecting other businesses.
Barangays
Masinloc is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.
Demographics
In the 2015 census, the population of Masinloc was 47,719 people, with a density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre or 360 inhabitants per square mile.
San Andres Parish Church
Located at Brgy. South Poblacion, the 18th-century San Andres Parish Church has been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in July 2001.
Masinloc Coal Power Plant
An electric company producing electricity up to 600 MW. It uses coal and a steam engine attached to electric generator.