Balanga City, Philippines

Balanga City Description

Balanga City is the capital town of Bataan. Balanga City is one of the richest cities in Bataan. It is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. This cooking pot is made of special clay and is locally known as “banga” or “balanga”. During the Spanish occupation people of this community often use this pot for fetching water and the Spaniards would ask what they call it, and they would answer, “banga”. The Spaniards would repeat the word until they adopted the name of the community. From then on, this place was called Balanga.

Balanga city covers 16,560 hectares with its 23 baranggays. Balanga City’s wealth is mostly agricultural with its plant production of palay, sugarcane, corn, coconut, fruits and vegetables and its aquaculture of milkfish, tilapia, shrimps, prawns, crabs, oysters, and other shell seafood.

Agriculture has always been its chief industry. Fishing also provides a steady source of income, especially for those who lived in barrios near the sea or near the rivers Ogon or Talisay. And this is especially true for Sibacan and Puerto Rivas. Different establishments have then set up their businesses here. Now, Balanga is a booming city being the center of trade and industry, and the seat of government in Bataan. Other industries include cutflower, handicraft and construction.

Balanga City Attraction

Beaches are unspoiled in Balanga City. Historical landmarks in Balanga City engage curious visitors. Bataan, of which Balanga City is a part, enlists the 411-year-old Abucay Church, towering Mount Samat, historic Death March Marker, cascading Dunsulan and Pasukulan Falls, refreshing Sibul Spring, and numerous resorts amongst its appeal.

Accessibility and strategic location makes Balanga a potential haven for future investors. Existing eco-zones and industrial estates surrounding the town compliments its bid to become one of the industrial areas in the region. It also serves as a catch basin for industrial growth areas in the province due to its vast resources and services.

Balanga City Location

Balanga is located 124 kms. away from Manila. It can be reached via 2 major roads – the National Road and the Roman Superhighway. It can also be reached through the Orion Port via ferry service followed by a 15-minute drive from Orion to Balanga.