Orani, Bataan

Orani
Balen ning Orani
Bayan ng Orani
1st Class Municipality

Municipal Town Hall of Orani

Seal
Motto: Smile Orani; I love Orani ("Basta Taga Orani, Maganda Ugali")

Map of Bataan showing the location of Orani
Orani

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°48′N 120°32′E / 14.800°N 120.533°E / 14.800; 120.533Coordinates: 14°48′N 120°32′E / 14.800°N 120.533°E / 14.800; 120.533
Country  Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
Legislative district 1st District of Bataan
Founded 1891
Barangays 29
Government[1]
 • Mayor Benjamin C. Serrano Jr. (Nacionalista)
 • Vice Mayor Godofredo B. Galicia Jr. (Nacionalista)
Area[2]
 • Total 64.90 km2 (25.06 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 61,099
 • Density 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2112
Dialing code 47
Income class 1st class
Website oranibataan.com

Orani (Kapampangan: Balen ning Orani; Tagalog: Bayan ng Orani) is a first class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 61,099 people.[3]

The Municipality of Orani is located 115 kilometres (71 mi) north-west of Manila and accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 20. It is bounded on the north by Hermosa, on the south by Samal, on the west by Dinalupihan and on the east by Manila Bay. It has a total land area of 5,926.00 hectares covering 29 barangays. About 1,231 hectares are used for agriculture, 1,943.86 hectares are forestland, 971.93 hectares are forest reservation and 1,295.91 hectares are reserved for the National Park. The rest are classified as wetland.

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 rich forestlands. Aquamarine resources like milkfish, tilapia, prawn, crabs, mussels and oysters are caught in Orani's rich fishing grounds and fishponds.

Municipal government and politics

Pursuant to the Local government in the Philippines",[4][5] 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.

Orani, Bataan's incumbent elected officials are - Mayor Benjamin "Benjie" C. Serrano, Jr. and Vice-Mayor Godofredo Bongco Galicia, Jr., including 8 Councilors or Sanguniang Bayan Members:[6][7] Rome Serrano Sicat. Renato Rodriguez Bugay, Rodolfo Fabian Duran, Francis Sevilla Dela Torre, Efren, Jr. Luna Monday, Voltaire Dionisio Medina,Lilian Flores Tongco and Rolando Bernaldo Mina. 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, Bataan, 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.

Barangays

Orani is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]

  • Apollo Village
  • Bagong Paraiso (Pob.)
  • Bagong Silahis (Pob.)
  • Balut (Pob.)
  • Bayan (Pob.)
  • Calero (Pob.)
  • Paking-Carbonero (Pob.)
  • Centro I (Pob.)
  • Centro II (Pob.)
  • Doña
  • Kabalutan
  • Kaparangan
  • Kawayan
  • Maria Fe Subdivision
  • Masantol
  • Mulawin
  • Noraville
  • Pag-asa
  • Palihan (Pob.)
  • Pantalan Bago (Pob.)
  • Pantalan Luma (Pob.)
  • Parang Parang (Pob.)
  • Petronila
  • Puksuan
  • Sibul
  • Silahis
  • Tala
  • Talimundoc
  • Tagumpay
  • Tapulao
  • Tenejero
  • Tugatog

Demographics

Population census of Orani
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 43,494—    
1995 48,695+2.14%
2000 52,501+1.63%
2007 59,530+1.75%
2010 61,099+0.95%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Educational Institutions

High School and College

High School, Elementary and Pre-elementary

High School

Elementary

Pre-elementary

Attractions

Orani's interesting points, attractions, events and historical landmarks include:[8]

Image gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. 1 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. ↑ "Philippines : Gov.Ph : About the Philippines :". www.gov.ph. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  5. ↑ "THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES - CHAN ROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY". chanrobles.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "StartLogic". know-your-candidates.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.bataan.gov.ph/index.php/municipality-of-orani.html
  8. ↑ http://oranibataan.com/component/content/article/62.html
  9. ↑ Mulawin Pistang Krus 2012 (Orani Bataan). YouTube. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  10. ↑ "porjuan.com - This website is for sale! - porjuan Resources and Information.". porjuan.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  11. ↑ Pawikan Festival 2012 Orani Bataan. YouTube. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  12. ↑ http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/01/06/893643/bataan-gives-janine-tugonon-warm-homecoming

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