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Morong, Bataan

Coordinates: 14°40′48″N 120°16′06″E / 14.68°N 120.2683°E / 14.68; 120.2683
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Not to be confused with Morong, Rizal.

Morong
Municipality
Municipality of Morong
Downtown area
Flag of Morong
Flag
Official seal of Morong
Seal
Nickname: 
Bataan's Wild West
Map of Bataan with Morong highlighted
Map of Bataan with Morong highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Morong is located in Philippines
Morong
Morong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°40′48″N 120°16′06″E / 14.68°N 120.2683°E / 14.68; 120.2683
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvinceBataan
District 3rd district
Founded1607
Barangays5 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCynthia L. Estanislao
 • Vice MayorLeila Linao-Muñoz
 • RepresentativeMaria Angela S. Garcia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate23,488 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
219.20 km2 (84.63 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Highest elevation
208 m (682 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
35,394
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
8,278
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
16.43
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 223.1 million (2020), 86.65 million (2012), 91.85 million (2013), 108.4 million (2014), 127.9 million (2015), 141.5 million (2016), 170.4 million (2017), 173.3 million (2018), 223.8 million (2019), 235.4 million (2021), 333.4 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 496.9 million (2020), 125.1 million (2012), 117 million (2013), 116.4 million (2014), 169.9 million (2015), 207.8 million (2016), 325.7 million (2017), 357.7 million (2018), 458.4 million (2019), 571.7 million (2021), 664.3 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 192.1 million (2020), 71.73 million (2012), 69.96 million (2013), 71.95 million (2014), 83.1 million (2015), 91.99 million (2016), 103.8 million (2017), 129.4 million (2018), 144.9 million (2019), 203 million (2021), 240.8 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPeninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2108, 2222 (Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone)
PSGC
030808000
IDD : area code +63 (0)47
Native languagesMariveleño
Tagalog

Morong, officially the Municipality of Morong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Morong), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,394 people.[3]

The municipality is home to Subic Bay International Airport, Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ; along with Hermosa also in the province of Bataan, and Olongapo and Subic in Zambales), the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, and the former Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Morong was formerly known as Moron.[5] It is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 65.

History

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Our Lady of Pilar Parish Church

In 1607, Morong was officially founded as an ecclesiastical parish by the Augustinian Recollects.[6] as well as being founded by Fr. Rodrigo de San Miguel who placed it under the protection of the Our Lady of the Pillar.[7] Its founding priest was Fr. Rodrigo de San Miguel who placed Morong under the protection of the Our Lady of the Pillar.[7]

On June 10, 1955, with the understanding of the Spanish language waning in most of the Philippines and with Moron having an unfortunate meaning in English, the town was renamed Morong by virtue of Republic Act No. 1249.[8]

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 219.20 square kilometres (84.63 sq mi) [9] constituting 15.97% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Morong is bounded by Dinalupihan to the northeast, Hermosa and Orani to the east, and province of the Zambales to the north. Olongapo City is located directly north of Morong, accessible via SBMA–Olongapo Access Road through Rizal Highway to Aguinado Road or Security Road to East 14th Street. It is 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Balanga and 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Manila.

Environmental protection

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The Pawikan Conservation Center is a community-based effort to protect turtles in Morong with a focus on protecting the Olive Ridley species.[10]

Climate

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Morong has a tropical monsoon climate (Af) with little to no rainfall from December to April and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from May to November.

Climate data for Morong
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.8
(87.4) 		31.7
(89.1) 		33.1
(91.6) 		34.4
(93.9) 		33.6
(92.5) 		31.8
(89.2) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.1
(86.2) 		30.7
(87.3) 		31.5
(88.7) 		31.4
(88.5) 		31.0
(87.8) 		31.7
(89.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.3
(79.3) 		26.8
(80.2) 		28.0
(82.4) 		29.3
(84.7) 		29.3
(84.7) 		28.1
(82.6) 		27.4
(81.3) 		27.0
(80.6) 		27.3
(81.1) 		27.6
(81.7) 		27.4
(81.3) 		26.8
(80.2) 		27.6
(81.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21.9
(71.4) 		21.9
(71.4) 		22.9
(73.2) 		24.3
(75.7) 		25.0
(77.0) 		24.5
(76.1) 		24.1
(75.4) 		24.0
(75.2) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.8
(74.8) 		23.4
(74.1) 		22.6
(72.7) 		23.5
(74.3)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 5
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		17
(0.7) 		211
(8.3) 		509
(20.0) 		711
(28.0) 		1,036
(40.8) 		523
(20.6) 		234
(9.2) 		82
(3.2) 		21
(0.8) 		3,357
(132.2)
Source: Climate-Data.org[11]

Barangays

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Morong is politically subdivided into 5 barangays.[12] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[13]
030808001 Binaritan 16.9% 5,966 5,273 ▴ 1.24%
030808002 Mabayo 13.5% 4,771 4,275 ▴ 1.10%
030808003 Nagbalayong 17.5% 6,207 5,680 ▴ 0.89%
030808004 Poblacion 15.6% 5,511 5,105 ▴ 0.77%
030808005 Sabang 21.0% 7,446 5,838 ▴ 2.46%
Total 35,394 26,171 ▴ 3.06%

Demographics

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Population census of Morong
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 1,906—    
1918 2,576+2.03%
1939 3,301+1.19%
1948 3,336+0.12%
1960 5,734+4.62%
1970 6,738+1.62%
1975 7,793+2.96%
1980 10,637+6.42%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,155+4.90%
1995 18,731+1.66%
2000 21,273+2.77%
2007 27,119+3.41%
2010 26,171−1.29%
2015 29,901+2.57%
2020 35,394+3.37%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][13][15][16]

According to the Spanish Census of the country in 1896, Morong was reported to have 2,797 inhabitants.

In the 2020 census, Morong had a population of 35,394.[3] The population density was 160 inhabitants per square kilometre (410/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Morong

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
16.10
2009
20.84
2012
12.67
2015
15.01
2018
9.99
2021
16.43

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

Existing industries in Morong include mango/cashew production as well as vinegar making from nipa palm nuts and the production of basketry using jungle vines.[25]

There is some variety of developments intended for Morong. Industries targeted for development are the manufacturing of component parts or assembly operations. In addition, there are plans to establish convention centers, exhibit halls, golf course and clubs, entertainment and leisure and sports centers, hotels, beach resorts and meditation centers.[25]

Mining

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Morong has also had some activity in mining. In 1972 it had mining activity from Long Beach Mining Corporation producing magnetite concentrate from beach sands[26] and in 2017 there was headway into opening 709.6 hectares of land to Gandara minerals and development corporation in order to mine basalt and other associated minerals.[27]

Economic zone developments

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The Bataan Technology Park (informally called the "Technopark") is the main zone of the Morong Special Economic Zone (MSEZ), established in March 1997[28] after a previous ecozone which was established under the 1992 Bases Conversion and Development Act.[29]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Term Mayor Vice Mayor
1901-1903 Salvador Linao n.a.
1903-1905 Mariano Sulangi n.a.
1905-1907 Hermogenes Ramos n.a.
1908-1909 Salvador Linao n.a.
1910-1912 Nicolas Mangalindan n.a.
1912-1916 Salvador Linao n.a.
1916-1919 Pablo Sulangi Facundo Angeles
1919-1922 Facundo Angeles Nicolas Mangalindan
1922-1925 Melencio S. Batol Prudencio Mangalindan
1925-1928 Cirilo Z. Paguio Gaudencio Mangalindan
1928-1931 Gaudencio Mangalindan Melencio Batol
1931-1934 Anselmo Calma Petronilo Dizon
1934-1937 Claudio Pastelero Pedro Corpuz
1938-1941 Buenaventura Linao Juan Paguio
1941-1942 Estanislao Angeles Juan Paguio
1942-1945 Florentino Bugay none
1945-1946 Ambrosio Guzman none
1946-1947 Buenaventura Linao Juan Llenarez
1948-1951 Isidoro G. Sulangi Ambrosio Guzman
1952-1955 Lorenzo E. Gonzales Primo Valdez
1956-1959 Julian V. Ramos n.a.
1960-1963 Julian V. Ramos n.a.
1964-1967 Antonio Calimbas n.a.
1968-1971 Venancio Vicedo n.a.
1972-1976 Norberto S. Linao Sr. n.a.
1976-1979 Norberto S. Linao Sr. n.a.
1979-1980 Antonio S. Calimbas n.a.
1980-1986 Antonio S. Calimbas n.a.
1986-1988 Armando Quimlat n.a.
1988-1992 Armando Quimlat n.a.
1992-1995 Bienvenido Vicedo Sr. n.a.
1995-1998 Catalino Calimbas _________de Leon
1998-2001 Norberto G. Linao Jr. Rosalinda Quimlat
2001-2004 Norberto G. Linao Jr. Pablito Bugay
2004-2007 Norberto G. Linao Jr. Pablito Bugay
2007-2010 Cynthia Linao-Estanislao, Jose Calma
2010-2013 Cynthia Linao-Estanislao Bienvenido Vicedo Jr.
2013-2016 Jorge Estanislao. Bienvenido Vicedo Jr.
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  • Municipal hall
    Municipal hall
  • Public market
    Public market
  • Morong landscape
    Morong landscape
  • Seascape
    Seascape
  • Park and covered court
    Park and covered court

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Morong | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Republic Act No. 1249; An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Moron, Province of Bataan, to Morong". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "7 bishops, more than 60 priests expected in Morong Canonical Coronation". 1Bataan. October 10, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "About Morong". www.morong.gov.ph. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Republic Act No. 1249". The LawPhil Project. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  9. ^ "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  10. ^ MORELLA, CECIL (February 29, 2016). "Turtles' vulnerable start to life on Bataan coast". GMA News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Climate: Morong". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "Municipal: Morong, Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  13. ^ 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 June 29, 2016.
  14. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Province of Bataan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  17. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  18. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  19. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  20. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  21. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  22. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  23. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  24. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  25. ^ a b "Morong – bataan.gov.ph". Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  26. ^ Morton, Rogers; Falkie, Thomas (1972). Minerals Yearbook, Volume 3. Washington D.C: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. p. 660.
  27. ^ http://region3.mgb.gov.ph/mgb_roIII_files/pdf/Mining_Permits_and_Contracts/December_2017/Exploration-Permit.pdf (See Entry 29)
  28. ^ "Bataan Technological Park, Inc. (BTPI) – Invest in Bataan". Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  29. ^ Philippines, Doing Business, Investing in Philippines Guide. Printed: United States of America. International Business Publications. 2018. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-387-56731-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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