Orani

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Orani
Downtown area
OpenStreetMap
CountryPhilippines
Founded1891
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • MayorEfren Dominic E. Pascual Jr.
 • Vice MayorEmmanuel R. Roman
 • RepresentativeGeraldine B. Roman
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
117 m (384 ft)
Lowest elevation
−4 m (−13 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence% (?)
Service provider
 • Electricity
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

Orani, officially the Municipality of Orani (Tagalog: Bayan ng Orani), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 70,342 people. [3]

Geography

Orani is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Balanga and 110 kilometres (68 mi) north-west of Manila and accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 20. It is bounded on the north by Hermosa, south by Samal, west by Dinalupihan and east by the Manila Bay. It has a total land area of 64.90 square kilometres (25.06 sq mi) covering 29 barangays. About 1,231 hectares (3,040 acres) are used for agriculture, 1,943.86 hectares (4,803.4 acres) are forestland, 971.93 hectares (2,401.7 acres) are forest reservation and 1,295.9 hectares (3,202 acres) are reserved for the National Park. The rest are classified as wetland.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 64.90 square kilometres (25.06 sq mi)PSGC unknown constituting 4.73% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Climate

Climate data for Orani, Bataan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)
32
(90)
34
(93)
35
(95)
33
(91)
31
(88)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)
19
(66)
20
(68)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
20
(68)
23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7
(0.3)
8
(0.3)
14
(0.6)
26
(1.0)
127
(5.0)
210
(8.3)
263
(10.4)
272
(10.7)
218
(8.6)
114
(4.5)
46
(1.8)
21
(0.8)
1,326
(52.3)
Average rainy days 4.0 4.0 6.9 11.2 21.0 24.5 27.4 26.9 25.9 21.9 13.4 6.3 193.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[4]

Barangays

Orani is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.PSGC unknown


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PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
?[3] 2010[5]
030809025 Apollo Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,955 1,857
030809001 Bagong Paraiso (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,835 2,276
030809002 Balut (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,355 1,397
030809003 Bayan (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 6,018 5,363
030809004 Calero (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,438 1,686
030809016 Centro I (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 501 404
030809006 Centro II (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 431 400
030809007 Dona Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,249 1,213
030809026 Kabalutan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,462 2,099
030809008 Kaparangan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 3,021 3,123
030809027 Maria Fe Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,146 2,046
030809009 Masantol Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 690 736
030809010 Mulawin Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 4,380 3,534
030809011 Pag‑asa Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,486 1,927
030809005 Paking‑Carbonero (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,164 1,272
030809012 Palihan (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,581 2,452
030809013 Pantalan Bago (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,250 2,130
030809014 Pantalan Luma (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 5,563 5,026
030809015 Parang Parang (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,407 1,265
030809028 Puksuan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 645 661
030809017 Sibul Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,283 1,084
030809018 Silahis Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 510 484
030809029 Tagumpay Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,003 1,833
030809019 Tala Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,467 1,337
030809020 Talimundoc Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,493 2,135
030809021 Tapulao Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 5,023 4,745
030809022 Tenejero (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,968 1,706
030809023 Tugatog Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 6,856 6,145
030809024 Wawa (Poblacion) Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 729 763
Total 61,099 Formatting error: invalid input when rounding%

Demographics

Population census of Orani
YearPop.±% p.a.
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][5][7]

In the 2020 census, Orani had a population of 70,342. [3] The population density was 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,800/sq mi).

Economy

Palay, coffee, vegetables, peanut, citrus trees and fruit trees are the major produce. Cutflowers like aster, chrysanthemum and gerbera are locally cultivated while bamboo and jungle vines can be gathered from Orani's forestlands. Aquamarine resources like milkfish, tilapia, prawn, crabs, mussels and oysters are caught in Orani's fishing grounds and fishponds.

Government

Municipal hall

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.

Orani, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Efren Dominic E. Pascual, Jr. and Vice Mayor Emmanuel Bati Roman., including 8 Councilors or Sanguniang Bayan Members:[10][11] Jose Gener Quiambao Pascual, Maria Abba Narciso Sicat, Francis Sevilla Dela Torre, Jun Anthony Ignacio Reyes, Mayfair Bongco Sibug, Bonifacio Francisco Cruz Jr. ,Renato Rodriguez Bugay, Miguel Salonga Paredes. They hold office at the second floor of the Town Hall, particularly the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, respectively.

The 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Orani-Samal, MCTC Judge Ma. Cristina J. Mendoza-Pizzaro holds office in her sala located at the second floor of the MTC building at the back of the Town hall.

The municipality passed an ordinance that protects its people against discrimination based on disability, age, civil status, health status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression in January 2019 - becoming the first Bataan local government unit to do so.[12]

Tourism

Orani Church

Orani's attractions, events and historical landmarks include:[13]

  • Orani People's Park, center of Poblacion, Plaza
  • The 1714 Orani Church, commonly known as the "Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church of Orani" ("Our Lady of the Rosary of Orani", "Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish Church", "Church of Orani" or "Virgen Milagrosa Del Rosario del Pueblo de Orani Shrine") is a Neoclassical (heritage) Diocesan Marian Shrine and Pilgrimage church (recognized by the 1959 Vatican's Papal Bull, located in Poblacion).
  • Our Lady of Orani
  • Death March Marker (Silahis), Bataan Death March. Kaparangan was used as a temporary prisoners’ camp by the Japanese soldiers starting on April 11, 1942, the second day of the infamous “Death March”. To commemorate the pitiful event, the National Historical Institute constructed a bronze memorial at the corner of Barangay Silahis and the Bataan National Road in 1987.
  • Pawikan Festival[14]

Education

Tertiary

Colleges and universities:

Secondary

  • Academy of East Asia for Business and Technology (formerly Academy of Queen Mary)
  • BLC International School (formerly Bataan Learning Center)
  • Diocesan School of Bataan - Holy Rosary Parochial Institute
  • Orani United Methodist Ecumenical School

High schools:

  • Jose Rizal Institute - Orani
  • Orani National High School
  • Orani National High School - Annex 1
  • Orani National High School - Pag-Asa Annex

Elementary

Elementary schools:

  • Kaparangan Elementary School
  • Orani United Methodist Ecumenical School
  • Orani North Elementary School
  • Orani South Elementary School
  • Pagasa Elementary School
  • Pantalan Bago Elementary School
  • Pantalan Luma Elementary School
  • Pulo Elementary School
  • Tala Elementary School
  • Talimundoc Elementary School
  • Talimundoc Adventist Elementary School
  • Tapulao Elementary School
  • Paraiso Elementary School

Primary schools:

  • Little Flower Kindergarten School
  • Orani Day Care Center
  • Orani North Kiddie School
  • Santo Rosario Kindergarten School
  • Sola Fide Montessori

Gallery

References

  1. ^
  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). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Orani: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. ^ "Philippines : Gov.Ph : About the Philippines". Gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2006-10-03. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  9. ^ "the Local Government Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7160)". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Municipality of Orani". Provincial Government of Bataan. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Orani, Bataan Candidates". Know Your Candidates. Archived from the original on 14 October 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Orani adopts anti-discrimination ordinance". 10 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Orani's Historical Landmarks". Municipality of Orani. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  14. ^ Pawikan Festival 2012 Orani Bataan. YouTube. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 15 July 2015.

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