Samal, Bataan
Samal | |
|---|---|
 Downtown Samal | |
 Seal | |
 Location within Bataan province | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon |
| Province | Bataan |
| District | 1st District of Bataan |
| Founded | 1699 |
| Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Samal[*] | Generosa M. Dela Fuente (Liberal) |
| • Vice Mayor | Aida DG. Macalinao (Liberal) |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.30 km2 (21.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 38,302 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2022)[4] | 29,669 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2101 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 |
| Income class | 4th class |
| PSGC | 030812000 |
Samal, officially the Municipality of Samal (Template:Lang-fil), is a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Central Luzon of the Philippines. The population was 38,302 at the 2020 census.[3] Template:PH electorate
Samal is situated in the north-eastern portion of Bataan, 111 kilometres (69 mi) away from Manila. It has a total land area of 56.30 square kilometres (21.74 sq mi).
Etymology and history
Samal originated from samel, a covering attached to a banca to protect the passengers from the sun and rain, made of nipa leaves and woven together.
Saint Catherine of Sienna became the patron of Samal, which was founded as a municipality on April 20, 1941.[5]
"Sea gypsies" of Mindanao settlers ("Badjaos" who resided for many years in Maubac, Lambayung, Tanjung, Pata, Tapul, Lugus, Bangos, Pagasinan, Parang, Maimbung, Karugdung and Talipaw, Mindanao) migrated to Luzon in the early 14th century and settled in Bataan. In Samal, they propagated the pearl and capiz culture.
Samal was the second town founded by the Dominican friars in Bataan and is composed of four barrios: Calaguiman, Santa Lucia, Poblacion and Lalawigan.
Geography
Samal is located at 14°46′04″N 120°32′35″E / 14.76778°N 120.54306°E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 56.30 square kilometres (21.74 sq mi)[2] constituting 4.10% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.
Barangays
Samal is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[6]
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[3] | 2010[7] | |||||
| 030812001 | East Calaguiman (Poblacion) | 6.7% | 2,573 | 2,744 | −0.64% | |
| 030812002 | East Daang Bago (Poblacion) | 3.1% | 1,169 | 1,195 | −0.22% | |
| 030812013 | Gugo | 9.8% | 3,756 | 2,965 | 2.39% | |
| 030812003 | Ibaba (Poblacion) | 8.4% | 3,210 | 3,153 | 0.18% | |
| 030812004 | Imelda | 7.0% | 2,665 | 2,324 | 1.38% | |
| 030812005 | Lalawigan | 10.3% | 3,926 | 3,799 | 0.33% | |
| 030812006 | Palili | 5.5% | 2,092 | 1,865 | 1.16% | |
| 030812008 | San Juan (Poblacion) | 11.0% | 4,230 | 4,089 | 0.34% | |
| 030812009 | San Roque (Poblacion) | 3.0% | 1,159 | 1,154 | 0.04% | |
| 030812010 | Santa Lucia | 6.5% | 2,480 | 2,459 | 0.09% | |
| 030812011 | Sapa | 9.6% | 3,682 | 3,407 | 0.78% | |
| 030812012 | Tabing Ilog | 5.7% | 2,184 | 2,121 | 0.29% | |
| 030812014 | West Calaguiman (Poblacion) | 3.7% | 1,419 | 1,449 | −0.21% | |
| 030812015 | West Daang Bago (Poblacion) | 2.0% | 753 | 854 | −1.25% | |
| Total | 38,302 | 33,578 | 1.32% | |||
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, Samal had a population of 38,302.[3] The population density was 680 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi)*.
Government
Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[10][11] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo was the Chief Executive who held office in the Presidencia. During the American rule (1898–1946) (History of the Philippines (1898-1946)), the elected Mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones held office at the Municipal Hall. The legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the Sangguniang Bayan (Session Hall) and Municipal Trial Court, respectively, and are located in the Town Hall.
Samal's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Mayor Generosa "Gene" Malibiran Dela Fuente (Liberal) and Vice Mayor Emmanuel R. Cortez (Liberal).
The Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Aida De Guia Macalinao, Madell Tagorio Bathan, Amelia Yabut Dela Rosa, Roman, Jr. Estrella Lazarte, Eduardo Alipio De Castro, Ricky Bugay Santos, John Samson Mateo and Eduardo Bugay De Leon.[12] They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.
The 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Orani-Samal MCTC Judge Ma. Cristina J. Mendoza-Pizzaro holds office in her sala located at the second floor of the MTC building at the back of the Orani Town hall.
Economy
Composed largely of uplands and hills with some lowlands and plains, Samal's main produce are palay, corn, vegetable, fruits rootcrops, coffee and cutflowers, including livestock, poultry and aquatic resources such as shellfish, crabs, prawns, shrimps and different species of fish.
Joaquin Ma. Joson of Bataan established the first ice plant. Wooden shoe (bakya) making, and pulp mills (Bataan Pulp and Paper Mills, Inc. in the scenic slope of Mount Natib) are some of the industries of the natives. It also manufactures banana chips and arrow root flour through native processes, then made into cookies called araro as pasalubong. Samal is also rich is marine aquatic resources and highly productive farmlands.
Garments manufacturing in Samal is engaged in by five (5) firms already engaged in exports.[vague][12]
In the Town Hall of Samal and along the streets, Capiz shells are displayed to show that the town residents manufacture this commodity.
Attractions
Samal's attractions, events and historical landmarks include:
- Senakulo sa Calaguiman during Holy Week
- Town Hall of Samal
- Samal Capiz shell industry
- Fish ponds, mangrove, mussels and seafoods in Samal bay
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The 1596 Parish Church of Saint Catherine of Siena belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[13][14][15] (Dioecesis Balangensis - Suffragan of San Fernando, Pampanga.[16][17]
The Parish has a Catholic population of 11,581, under Titular of St. Catherine of Siena, with Feast day on April 30. Its former Parish Priest is Monsignor Edilfredo Cruz of the[14] Vicariate of St. Dominic de Guzman.[18] As of June 2011, Fr. Antonio David Bernaldo was assigned as new Parish Priest of the church.[19]
The Dominicans in 1596 directed the spirituality of Samal. Attacked by Dutch invaders in April 1647, the local garrison of Pampanga under Alejo Aguas ousted the Dutch forces. Rev. Jeromino Belen, O.P. rebuilt the ruined church and the convent. In 1896 the Katipuneros burned the church and convent which were rebuilt by Rev. Justo Quesada in 1903.
Gallery
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Jose Rizal Samal Park and Plaza -
Post office, rear facade of Town hall -
Public market -
Downtown -
Banca transportation
References
- ^ Municipality of Samal | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Municipal: Samal, Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library". Chanrobles.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "ParishesV1". Balangadiocese.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "List of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga | Philippine Churches". Church.nfo.ph. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ "Parishes". Cbcponline.net. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ "Department of Tourism - The Philippines Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist". Visitmyphilippines.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ "NewAssignsJune6". Balangadiocese.com. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
External links
- Samal on MyBataan
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