Morong, Bataan
Morong | |
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 Map of Bataan showing the location of Morong. | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 5 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cynthia L. Estanislao (National Unity) |
| • Vice Mayor | Bienvenido V. Vicedo, Jr. (National Unity) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 219.20 km2 (84.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 27,119 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2108 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18,731 | — |
| 2000 | 21,273 | +2.77% |
| 2007 | 27,119 | +3.41% |
Morong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 27,119 people in 4,204 households. It is home to the Subic Bay International Airport and the former Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Morong was formerly known as Moron.[1]
The municipality is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 65.
Barangays
Morong is politically subdivided into 5 barangays.
- Binaritan
- Mabayo
- Nagbalayong
- Poblacion
- Sabang
See also
References
- ^ "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Moron, Province of Bataan, to Morong". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Morong, Bataan.
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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