Balete, Aklan
Balete is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,616 people in 4,548 households.
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[edit] History
In, 1942, The occupation by the Japanese troops entered in Balete, Aklan.
In 1945, beginning the liberation in the town of Balete, Aklan was fought between the battles of the combined American and Philippine Commonwealth Army forces including the recognized Aklanon guerrilla fighters against the Japanese troops during the Invasion of Balete during World War II. Meanwhile, the Japanese Imperial forces are defeated the town continued by the joint Filipino and American soldiers including the guerrilla fighters are victory until the end of War.
[edit] Historical
[edit] Agtawagon Hill, Balete
The Agtawagon Hill is Balete's pride. It is located at the southeastern part of Morales, about 7 kilometers. Away from the heart of the town. During the Philippine Revolution, the hill was the last line of defense of the Filipino patriots during the Spanish-Filipino conflict. The same hill had served as Camp of the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas during the Second World War. Foxholes had been built on the summit of the hill seeing the approaching enemies.
[edit] Barangays
Balete is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.
- Aranas
- Arcangel
- Calizo
- Cortes
- Feliciano
- Fulgencio (formerly Morthon[1])
- Guanko
- Morales
- Oquendo
- Poblacion
[edit] Elementary schools
- Aranas Elementary School
- Arcangel Norte Primary School
- Arcangel Sur Elementary School
- Balete Elementary School
- Bangbang Elementary School
- Benetinan Primary School
- Calizo Elementary School
- CortElementary School Elementary School
- Feliciano Elementary School
- Fulgencio Norte Elementary School
- Fulgencio Sur Elementary School
- Guanko Elementary School (Guanko Primary School)
- MoralElementary School Elementary School
- Oquendo Primary School
[edit] High schools
- Calizo NHS
- Fr. Julian C. Rago MHS
- Jose Borromeo Legaspi MNHS
- Jose F. Meñez MNHS
- Balete Academy
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- The official website of Municipality Of Balete
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
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Coordinates: 11°32′07″N 122°22′31″E / 11.53528°N 122.37528°E
