Pilar, Bataan

Pilar
Municipality

Municipal hall

Seal
Map of Bataan showing the location of Pilar
Location within Bataan province
Pilar

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°40′N 120°34′E / 14.67°N 120.57°E / 14.67; 120.57Coordinates: 14°40′N 120°34′E / 14.67°N 120.57°E / 14.67; 120.57
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
District 2nd District of Bataan
Founded April 6, 1917
Barangays 19 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Alice D. Pizarro (National Unity)
 • Vice Mayor Marino Caguimbal (National Unity)
Area[2]
 • Total 37.6 km2 (14.5 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 41,823
 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  26,876
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2102
IDD : area code  +63 (0)47
Income class 3rd class
PSGC 030811000
Website www.pilarbataan.gov.ph

Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar (Filipino: Bayan ng Pilar), is a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Central Luzon (Region III) of the Philippines. The population was 41,823 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 26,876 registered voters.[4]

The Bataan Government Center and the historic Mount Samat (Dambana ng Kagitingan) are both situated within the municipality in Barangays Diwa and Ala-uli, respectively.

Etymology and history

One of the oldest towns of Bataan, Pilar was previously part of Pampanga. Spaniards in the galleon landed in a sitio of Balanga and were greeted by the natives. The place was named in the honor of the image of the Our Lady of the Pillar, hence the town was called "Pilar".

Geography

Pilar is located at 14°40′N 120°34′E / 14.67°N 120.57°E / 14.67; 120.57.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 37.6 square kilometres (14.5 sq mi)[2] constituting 2.74% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Barangays

Pilar is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[5]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[6]
030811001 Ala‑uli 10.7% 4,458 3,895 +2.60%
030811003 Bagumbayan 3.4% 1,427 1,370 +0.78%
030811005 Balut I 2.8% 1,151 1,259 −1.69%
030811006 Balut II 3.0% 1,260 1,311 −0.75%
030811007 Bantan Munti 1.1% 467 550 −3.07%
030811009 Burgos 2.9% 1,227 1,166 +0.98%
030811011 Del Rosario (Poblacion) 4.4% 1,847 1,886 −0.40%
030811012 Diwa 6.0% 2,491 2,253 +1.93%
030811013 Landing 3.1% 1,311 1,246 +0.97%
030811014 Liyang 5.6% 2,345 1,839 +4.74%
030811016 Nagwaling 7.2% 3,006 2,568 +3.04%
030811019 Panilao 13.1% 5,488 5,250 +0.85%
030811020 Pantingan 3.4% 1,442 1,282 +2.26%
030811021 Poblacion 3.3% 1,399 1,346 +0.74%
030811022 Rizal (Poblacion) 2.0% 847 1,082 −4.56%
030811023 Santa Rosa 16.6% 6,942 6,549 +1.12%
030811025 Wakas North 2.7% 1,109 1,501 −5.60%
030811026 Wakas South 3.9% 1,616 1,497 +1.47%
030811027 Wawa 4.8% 1,990 1,937 +0.52%
Total 41,823 39,787 +0.95%

Demographics

Population census of Pilar
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 25,244—    
1995 28,207+2.10%
2000 32,368+2.99%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 43,213+4.07%
2010 39,787−2.96%
2015 41,823+0.95%
Source: PSA[3][6][7]

In the 2015 census, Pilar had a population of 41,823.[3] The population density was 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,800/sq mi).

In the 2016 election, it had 26,876 registered voters.[4]

Government

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[8][9] 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.

Pilar, Bataan's elected officials are Mayor Alice D. Pizarro (National Unity) and Vice Mayor Marino Caguimbal (National Unity).

The eight Sangguniang Bayan Members led by the Vice-Mayor hold office at the Pilar Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall.

Attractions

Mount Samat National Shrine

Landmarks and festivals of Pilar include:

Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church

The 1801 Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church (Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church,[12] belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[13][14][15] (Dioecesis Balangensis) Suffragan of San Fernando, Pampanga.[16]

Notable people from Pilar

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. ↑ "Municipal: Pilar, Bataan". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  8. ↑ "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 6 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library". Chanrobles.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  10. ↑ "Longest zipline sa Luzon, pinasinayaan sa Pilar, Bataan | Video | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  11. ↑ "WW2 historical markers remind Pinoys of Bataan's role on Day of Valor | Lifestyle | GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  12. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
  13. ↑ "ParishesV1". Balangadiocese.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  14. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
  15. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
  16. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2013-01-30.

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