Pilar, Bataan
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| Pilar | |
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| Coordinates: 14°39′36″N 120°33′54″E / 14.66°N 120.565°ECoordinates: 14°39′36″N 120°33′54″E / 14.66°N 120.565°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| District | 2nd District |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos F. Pizarro, Jr. (National Unity) |
| • Vice Mayor | Eduardo D. Santos, Jr. (NPC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.60 km2 (14.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 43,213 |
| • Density | 1,149.28/km2 (2,976.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2101 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| Website | www.pilar-bataan.com |
| Population Census of Pilar | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 28,207 |
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| 2000 | 32,368 | 3.00% | |
| 2007 | 43,213 | 4.07% | |
Pilar is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 43,213 people in 6,514 households. The living standards are healthier than its neighboring city of Balanga which is always congested and heavily polluted. The historic Mount Samat (Dambana ng Kagitingan) is found in Barangay Diwa, Pilar. The Bataan Government Center is also located in Pilar in Barangay Ala-uli.
[edit] Barangays
Pilar is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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[edit] Famous Persons
- Mel Tiangco - Brgy Sta. Rosa - News Anchor of GMA7
- Gilbert Castillo - Brgy. BalutII - Former PBA Player
- Suzette Soyangco - Finalist Pop Star Kids
- Arra Guino - Finalist Let's Get Aww!
[edit] External links
- Pilar Bataan General Information
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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