Dinalupihan, Bataan

Dinalupihan
Balen ning Dinalupihan
Bayan ng Dinalupihan
Municipality

Municipal Town Hall

Seal

Map of Bataan showing the location of Dinalupihan
Dinalupihan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°53′N 120°28′E / 14.883°N 120.467°E / 14.883; 120.467Coordinates: 14°53′N 120°28′E / 14.883°N 120.467°E / 14.883; 120.467
Country  Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
District 1st District
Founded 1865
Barangays 47
Government[1]
 • Mayor Gila Garcia(NUP)
 • Vice Mayor Dr. Renato Matawaran (AKSYON)
Area[2]
 • Total 92.52 km2 (35.72 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 97,275
 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2110
Dialing code 47
Income class 1st class
Website dinalupihanbataan.gov.ph

Dinalupihan (Kapampangan: Balen ning Dinalupihan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dinalupihan; Ilocano: "Ili ti Dinalupihan") is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is the only land-locked municipality of the province. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 97,275 people.[3] It has a total land area of 9,252.73 hectares representing 6.69% of the total land area of Bataan.

Dinalupihan is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 5.

Etymology

"Dinalupijan" came from the festival rights of "Aeta" pygmies. To commemorate their idol "Indianalo", the goddess of hunting and bountiful harvest."Indianalo" was paired with the Sanskrit word "jann", meaning paradise. "Indianalopijann" was the name given to the land that the "Aetas" received from their goddess which translates to Indianalo's paradise.[4] As time progresses, the name "Indianalopijann" turned into "Dinalupihan".

The name "Dinalupihan" also means "empty lands", coming from the Spanish terms din, a, and lupia. It referred to the fact that it failed to produce little revenue while it was an estate of the Archdiocese of Manila during the second half of the 18th century.[5]

Municipal government and politics

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[6][7] the political seat of the municipal government is located at the Municipal Town Hall. In the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), the Gobernadorcillo is the Chief Executive who holds 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 hold office at the Municipal Town 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.

Dinalupihan, Bataan's incumbent Mayor is Gila Garcia (NUP) and the Vice Mayor is Dr. Renato Matawaran (AKSYON).

Sangguniang Bayan Members are: Hon. Ricardo De Ausen, Hon. Martin Tongol Jr., Hon. Danny Dela Cruz, Hon. Rolly Buniag, Hon. Amy Sandoval, Hon. Zaldy Torno, Hon. Maning Inza Cruz, Hon. Arnold Soriano, ABC Armando Buniag and SK Ernest Estanislao.[8]

Barangays

Dinalupihan is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.

  • Bangal
  • Bonifacio (Pob.)
  • Burgos (Pob.)
  • Colo
  • Daang Bago
  • Dalao
  • Del Pilar (Pob.)
  • Gen. Luna (Pob.)
  • Gomez (Pob.)
  • Happy Valley
  • Kataasan
  • Layac
  • Luacan
  • Mabini Proper (Pob.)
  • Mabini Ext. (Pob.)
  • Magsaysay
  • Naparing
  • New San Jose
  • Old San Jose
  • Padre Dandan (Pob.)
  • Pag-asa
  • Pagalanggang
  • Payumo (Pob.)
  • Pentor
  • Pinulot
  • Pita (Sta. Lucia)
  • Rizal (Pob.)
  • Roosevelt
  • Roxas (Pob.)
  • Saguing (Lourdes)
  • San Benito
  • San Isidro (Pob.)
  • San Pablo (Bulate)
  • San Ramon
  • San Simon
  • Santa Isabel (Formerly Tabacan)
  • Santo Niño
  • Sapang Balas
  • Torres Bugauen (Pob.)
  • Tucop
  • Zamora (Pob.)
  • Aquino
  • Bayan-bayanan
  • Maligaya
  • Payangan
  • Tubo-tubo
  • Jose C. Payumo, Jr.

Demographics

Population census of Dinalupihan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 58,172—    
1995 65,159+2.15%
2000 76,145+3.40%
2007 92,289+2.69%
2010 97,275+1.93%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Notable people

Attractions

Dinalupihan's interesting points, landmarks and festivals, are:

St. John the Baptist Parish Church

St. John the Baptist Church facade

St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Poblacion, Dinalupihan) belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga[9] (Dioecesis Balangensis) Suffragan of San Fernando, Pampanga Created: March 17, 1975. Canonically Erected: November 7, 1975. Comprises the whole civil province of Bataan. Titular: St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, April 28. Bishop Most Reverend Ruperto Cruz Santos, DD).[10][11][12]

Its Feast day is June 24. It is under the Vicariate of St. Peter of Verona I - Vicariate of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice. Its Parish Priest is Fr. Rene de Leon and assisted by Father Froilan Miguel and Fr. Josue V. Enero, under Parochial Vicar, Fr. Edgardo S. Sigua[11][13] The Catholic population is about 25,438.[14]

John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels and the Qur'an. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River.[14] Some scholars maintain that he was influenced by the semi-ascetic Essenes, who expected an apocalypse and practiced rituals corresponding strongly with baptism,[15] although there is no direct evidence to substantiate this. John is regarded as a prophet in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith,[18] and Mandaeism.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: BATAAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Reyes, Jose. "Chief of Police, Former". History of Bataan 1.
  5. ↑ Jason (28 September 2009). "Dinalupihan History". Municipality of Dinalupihan. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "Philippines : Gov.Ph : About the Philippines :". www.gov.ph. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  7. ↑ The Local Government Code Of The Philippines - Chan Robles Virtual Law Library
  8. ↑ Key Officials
  9. ↑ ParishesV1
  10. ↑ http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-balanga/
  11. 1 2 Parishes
  12. ↑ Department of Tourism - The Philippines Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist
  13. ↑ List of Catholic Dioceses in Asia | Asian Catholic Directory | Ucanews
  14. ↑ Diocese of Balanga

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