Cabangan, Zambales
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Bahay Pamahalaan (Town hall), Cabangan
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 Cabangan
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| Coordinates: 15°08′N 120°09′E / 15.13°N 120.15°ECoordinates: 15°08′N 120°09′E / 15.13°N 120.15°E | |||
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 Philippines
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | ||
| Province | Zambales | ||
| District | 2nd district of Zambales | ||
| Founded | 1908 | ||
| Barangays | 22 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Ronaldo F. Apostol | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 175.29 km2 (67.68 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2015 census) | |||
| • Total | 25,163 | ||
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | 2203 | ||
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 | ||
| Income class | 4th class | ||
Cabangan is a fourth class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 25,163 people.
Cabangan is a coastal town that was originally located in Barrio San Isidro. Its strategic location near the South China Sea was very compelling that a group of few families whose principal source of livelihood was fishing decided to settle in that area.
There was a time when this town was frequently visited by Moro pirates who were notoriously known for their skill in using spears. They came by means of their swift vintas and murdered some of the inhabitants and looted their properties. Because of this the early settlers decided to go further from the sea and left San Isidro.
On their journey of finding a new settlement area, they passed through a hill were many palm trees were growing. These trees were growing. These trees bear fruits in the shape of large pots, locally known as the “banga”. The luxuriant palm trees were abundant in the locality that they called the place “Kabangaan”. When the Americans came, they could hardly pronounce the word Kabangaan, instead they pronounced it ‘Cabangan’. Since then, the people who settled permanently in that area adopted the name Cabangan.
Cabangan was formally established in 1680. Justo Alinea (1898) was the first “Capitan Municipal,” which is equivalent to the position of the mayor at present time. The first “Presidente” Municipal was Mr. Benit Rivera, from years 1901 to 1902. He was succeeded by Mr. Antero Mora (1903-1904). In 1905, during the term of Mr. Andres Dumaplin, Botolan and Cabangan were governed by the same Presidente. The usage of the term “Presidente Municipal” ended in 1906 and Mr. Raymundo Dacoroon was elected to succeed Mr. Dumaplin. Mr. Dacoroon’s term ended in 1908. After this year, the people of Cabangan elected their officials in their town.
The Municipality of Cabangn lies on the western part of the Province of Zambales. It has a total land area of 24, 890 hectares and approximately lies within bounds it on the north, on the east by the Zambales Mountain Ranges, the Municipality of San Felipe on the south, and on the west by the West Philippine Sea.
The economy of Cabangan can be described to be operating mainly on subsistence. It is further characterized to be primarily an agricultural economy, with twenty of its twenty two barangays predominantly agricultural communities.
The municipality’s main source of income is fishing, followed closely by farming and self-employment as the secondary and tertiary source of livelihood. Trade activities are done usually within barangays, as well as outside or with adjacent barangays.
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