Balanga City Description

Balanga City is the capital town of Bataan. It 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 it 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 adopt the name of the community. From then on this place was called Balanga.

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 municipality being the center of trade and industry, and the seat of government in Bataan.

Balanga City Attraction

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.

The dominant industry in Balanga is processing. Under the One Barangay One Product (OBOP) program of the Department of Trade and Industry Region-III, the industry gained the support of the government and the private sectors to establish a complete fish processing center. Other industries include cutflower, handicraft and construction.

Balanga City Location

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