Abucay, Bataan

Abucay Balen ning Abukay
—  Municipality  —
Map of Bataan showing the location of Abucay.
Abucay Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°44′N 120°32′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon (Region III)
Province	Bataan
District	1st District
Founded	1587
Barangays	10
Government
• Mayor	Ana D. Santiago (NPC)
• Vice Mayor	Ma. Khristine G. Dela Fuente (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
Area
• Total	79.72 km2 (30.78 sq mi)
Population (2007)
• Total	38,554
• Density	480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	2114
Income class	3rd class

Population Census of Abucay
Census	Pop.		Rate
1995	29,270		—
2000	31,801		1.80%
2007	38,554		2.69%

Abucay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 38,554 people.

Abucay is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 25.

Barangays

Abucay is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.

• Bangkal
• Calaylayan (Pob.)
• Capitangan
• Gabon
• Laon (Pob.)
• Mabatang
• Omboy
• Salian
• Wawa (Pob.)

Local attractions

Sto. Domingo Abucay Church 

The spiritual ministration of Abucay was entrusted to the Dominicans in 1588. A fierce battle between the Dutch invaders and the Pampango defenders was fought in this court on June 23, 1647. Nearly two hundred Pampangos were put to death, and forty others, together with Spanish Alcalde mayor and two Dominican priests were taken prisoners to Batavia. The present church was badly damaged by the earthquake of 16 September 1852. It is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Feast Day of St. Dominic (Abucay; last Sunday of October).

Tomas Pinpin Monument 

(Brgy. Ibayo, Abucay). Stands in memory of Tomas Pinpin, the "Patriarch of Filipino Printing". The monument is standing in the centre of Tomas Pinpin Memorial Elementary School, the biggest and the central elementary school in the town.

Maria Canon Statue 

(Sibul, Abucay). Tower erected by the Mie-ken Daiichi Shiēseo of the Japanese Sohyōshin Sports in 1978 to invoke the repose of dead souls from the WWII period.

Pasukulan Falls 

(West Abucay). A natural wonder in the valley of Mt. Natib which remains unexplored and unspoiled. Fresh vegetation abound. Ideal for picnics.

Sibul 

(West Abucay). A potential prime tourist destination in the province boasting sulfuric swimming pools and a wide area for outdoor recreation. Its main attraction is the natural spring believed able to provide muscle pain relief.

Christmas Village of Mabatang 

(Mabatang, Abucay; December). Christmas celebration in Mabatang extends to the streets of every sitio in the barangay, which are lavishly adorned to rejoice the season.

External links

• Abukenos Association
• Abucay General Information
• Abucay Bataan Photo Gallery
• Philippines Business Directory
• Filipino Community
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 1995 Philippine Census Information
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• 2007 Philippine Census Information