English: Botolan, Zambales[1] is a municipality in the province of Zambales[2] in the Philippines. The town was founded by Spanish Governor-General Juan de Salcedo in 1572. Botolan Municipal Hall ( Botolan town proper) Coordinates: 15°17'19"N 120°1'23"E [3] Map Of Mount Botolan, Zambales Province, Philippine Islands[4] According to the census of May 1, 2010, it has a population of 54,434 people and 1st class in terms of Income classification (2007).[5] [6] Land Area: 735.28 km² ZIP Code: 2202 Coordinates: 15°12'47"N 120°11'20"E Botolan is the largest municipality in the province in terms of land area. Located just south of the provincial capital of Iba, Botolan is known for its larger Aeta population, wide gray sand beaches, and as the location of Mount Pinatubo. Botolan is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. The Fiesta Poon Bato, "Apo Apang" (Little Queen) held January 23–24, is a religious festival that attracts up to 500,000 devotes. In 1991 the shrine was moved to the nearby resettlement area of Loob-Bunga after the eruption of Mount Pinatubo destroyed the original site. [7] INA POON BATO -Mary in the Realm of Filipino Folklore[8][9] [10] Episcopal coronation of ‘Ina Poon Bato’ Bishop Florentino Lavarias of the Diocese of Iba, Zambales, performed the rites of episcopal coronation of “Ina Poon Bato” on Jan. 23 2013 in her shrine in Loob-Bunga, Botolan, Zambales. “Ina Poon Bato” is the patroness of Zambales, and the propagation of her devotion nationwide and overseas has been led by Roselynn Magsaysay for over 30 years now. Features include cultural dancing from local Aeta tribes in the town plaza on the first night. The Domorokdok Festival, held May 3–4, 2013 includes street parades, street dancing, a beauty pageant and displays of Botolan products and industries.[11] Ramon Magsaysay Technological University-Botolan State University - Campus Dr. Feliciano S. Rosete - President Botolan, Zambales 2201 Year Established : 1998[12] Owl Rehabilitation Database - Botolan Wildlife Farm Zambales San Juan Botolan, Zambales, 2202 Philippines[13] -------[N.B. From Bulacan province about 11:00 a.m. of May 2, Thurday, 2013; I arrived at Cabangan, Zambales about 3 p.m. and captured the town hall, San Isidro beach and St. Rose of Lima Church, inter alia and the busy Public market; I arrived at dusk at Iba, Zambales and took night photo of the Capitolio; on May 3, 2013, 1st Friday, I began photos of Iba, its Capitolio, Cathedral, Municipio, Schools, Sports Complex and then Botolan and I finished photography of the town at 3:25 p.m. amid burning sun, scorching heat at 37 deg. centigrade. The journey from Iba and Botolan, Zambales to Bulacan is more than 7 hours by bus.]