world.wikisort.org - PhilippinesPilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar (Tagalog: Bayan ng Pilar), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,239 people. [3]
Municipality in Central Luzon
Municipality in Central Luzon, Philippines
Pilar |
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Municipality of Pilar |
Pilar Municipal Hall |
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Map of Bataan with Pilar highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines |
Coordinates: 14°40′N 120°34′E |
Country | Philippines |
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Region | Central Luzon |
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Province | Bataan |
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District |
2nd district |
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Founded | April 6, 1917 |
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Barangays | 19
(see Barangays) |
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• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
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• Mayor | Carlos F. Pizarro, Jr. |
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• Vice Mayor | Marino H. Caguimbal |
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• Representative | Jose Enrique S. Garcia III |
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• Municipal Council |
- Fatima Elisa E. Nalus
- Cecilia R. Garcia
- Rodelio A. Paguio
- Gerry S. Sanchez
- Edgardo Z. Lulu
- Cipriano P. Paguio
- Reno C. Gatdula
- Aurea L. Iguico
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• Electorate | 29,520 voters (2019) |
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• Total | 37.60 km2 (14.52 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
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Highest elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
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Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
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• Total | 46,239 |
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• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
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• Households | 9,251 |
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• Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
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• Poverty incidence | 7.29% (2018)[4] |
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• Revenue | ₱196,298,269.20 (2020) |
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• Assets | ₱473,691,957.56 (2020) |
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• Expenditure | ₱134,178,909.28 (2020) |
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• Liabilities | ₱58,183,253.62 (2020) |
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• Electricity | Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) |
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Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
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ZIP code | 2102 |
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IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 |
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Native languages | Mariveleño Tagalog |
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Website | www.pilarbataan.gov.ph |
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The Bataan Government Center and the historic Mount Samat National Shrine (Dambana ng Kagitingan) are both situated within the municipality in Barangays Diwa and Ala-uli, respectively.
Etymology
The town was named in the honor of the image of the Our Lady of the Pillar, hence the town was called "Pilar".
History
One of the oldest towns of Bataan, Pilar was previously part of Pampanga. Spaniards in the galleon landed in a sitio of Balanga and were greeted by the natives.
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Geography
Pilar is located in eastern part of Bataan Peninsula, bordering Balanga (the provincial capital) to the north, Orion to the south, Bagac to the west, and Manila Bay to the east.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 37.60 square kilometres (14.52 sq mi) [5] constituting 2.74% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.
Climate
Climate data for Pilar, Bataan |
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
Average high °C (°F) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
33 (91) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
Average low °C (°F) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
20 (68) |
23 (73) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) |
7 (0.3) |
8 (0.3) |
14 (0.6) |
26 (1.0) |
127 (5.0) |
210 (8.3) |
263 (10.4) |
272 (10.7) |
218 (8.6) |
114 (4.5) |
46 (1.8) |
21 (0.8) |
1,326 (52.3) |
Average rainy days |
4.0 |
4.0 |
6.9 |
11.2 |
21.0 |
24.5 |
27.4 |
26.9 |
25.9 |
21.9 |
13.4 |
6.3 |
193.4 |
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6] |
Barangays
Pilar is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[7]
PSGC |
Barangay |
Population |
±% p.a. |
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2020 [3] |
2010 [8] |
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030811001 | Ala‑uli |
9.6% |
4,458 |
3,895 |
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1.30% |
030811003 | Bagumbayan |
3.1% |
1,427 |
1,370 |
▴ |
0.39% |
030811005 | Balut I |
2.5% |
1,151 |
1,259 |
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−0.86% |
030811006 | Balut II |
2.7% |
1,260 |
1,311 |
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−0.38% |
030811007 | Bantan Munti |
1.0% |
467 |
550 |
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−1.55% |
030811009 | Burgos |
2.7% |
1,227 |
1,166 |
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0.49% |
030811011 | Del Rosario (Poblacion) |
4.0% |
1,847 |
1,886 |
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−0.20% |
030811012 | Diwa |
5.4% |
2,491 |
2,253 |
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0.97% |
030811013 | Landing |
2.8% |
1,311 |
1,246 |
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0.49% |
030811014 | Liyang |
5.1% |
2,345 |
1,839 |
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2.36% |
030811016 | Nagwaling |
6.5% |
3,006 |
2,568 |
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1.52% |
030811019 | Panilao |
11.9% |
5,488 |
5,250 |
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0.43% |
030811020 | Pantingan |
3.1% |
1,442 |
1,282 |
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1.13% |
030811021 | Poblacion |
3.0% |
1,399 |
1,346 |
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0.37% |
030811022 | Rizal (Poblacion) |
1.8% |
847 |
1,082 |
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−2.32% |
030811023 | Santa Rosa |
15.0% |
6,942 |
6,549 |
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0.56% |
030811025 | Wakas North |
2.4% |
1,109 |
1,501 |
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−2.86% |
030811026 | Wakas South |
3.5% |
1,616 |
1,497 |
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0.74% |
030811027 | Wawa |
4.3% |
1,990 |
1,937 |
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0.26% |
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Total |
46,239 |
39,787 |
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1.45% |
Demographics
Population census of PilarYear | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 3,397 | — |
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1918 | 4,138 | +1.32% |
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1939 | 5,346 | +1.23% |
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1948 | 5,805 | +0.92% |
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1960 | 9,667 | +4.34% |
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1970 | 14,087 | +3.83% |
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1975 | 16,699 | +3.47% |
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1980 | 18,549 | +2.12% |
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1990 | 25,244 | +3.13% |
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1995 | 28,207 | +2.10% |
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2000 | 32,368 | +2.99% |
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2007 | 43,213 | +4.07% |
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2010 | 39,787 | −2.96% |
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2015 | 41,823 | +0.95% |
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2020 | 46,239 | +1.99% |
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [8] [10][11] |
In the 2020 census, Pilar had a population of 46,239. [3] The population density was 1,200 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,100/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Pilar
Government
Pursuant to the Local Government Code of the Philippines",[19][20] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the Spanish period, the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (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 Town Hall.
Elected officials
Pilar, Bataan's elected officials are Mayor Alice D. Pizarro (National Unity) and Vice Mayor Marino Caguimbal (National Unity).
The eight Sangguniang Bayan Members led by the Vice Mayor hold office at the Pilar Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall.
Tourism
Landmarks and festivals of Pilar include:
- Mount Samat Zipline — longest zipline in Luzon[21]
- Veterans Park — located in Poblacion, Piazza Della Virgen del Pilar
- Mount Samat National Shrine — 92-metre-high (302 ft) War Memorial Cross some 555 metres (1,821 ft) above sea level.[22]
- The Flaming Sword — located at Panilao, is a landmark depicting a hand holding a flaming sword up in the air, which symbolized the Filipino patriots' courage and gallantry as they face the adversary and threats to their democracy and freedom. The ESPADA was inaugurated on April 8, 1967.
- Dunsulan Falls
- Araw ng Kagitingan — celebrated every April 9
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church
The 1801 Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church (Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church,[23] belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[24][25][26] (Dioecesis Balangensis) Suffragan of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga.[27]
Notable personalities
- Mel Tiangco — Barangay Santa Rosa - news Anchor of GMA7
- Manuel C. Herrera — lawyer, an instructor in the University of the Philippines
Gallery
References
- Municipality of Pilar | (DILG)
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- Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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"Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
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"Pilar: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
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"Province of Bataan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
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- "Longest zipline sa Luzon, pinasinayaan sa Pilar, Bataan | Video". GMA News. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
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Pilar es un municipio de Cuarta Clase de la provincia de Bataán, Filipinas. De acuerdo con el censo del año 2000 tiene una población de 32.368 habitantes en 6.514 hogares. El alcalde es Charlie Pizarro.
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