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Bataan is a province in Central Luzon, Philippines, made up of 12 cities and municipalities and 213 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 807,309. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0300110000. This directory documents 29 attractions, 1 festivals, 27 restaurants, 13 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Bataan.
About Bataan
Bataan is a peninsula province in Central Luzon, bordering Pampanga to the north and facing Manila Bay to the east. Balanga City serves as the provincial capital. The province is historically significant as the site of the 1942 Bataan Death March, where Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced on a brutal 60-mile march by Japanese forces. Mount Samat in Pilar hosts the National Shrine of Valor, with a cross visible from Manila Bay. Bataan is also home to the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, constructed but never operated, now a tourist attraction. The province contains significant economic zones including the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) and the Subic-Bataan Technopark.
Bataan is a province in Central Luzon, Philippines. It is composed of 12 cities and municipalities covering a total of 213 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
This directory covers 29 attractions including 4 beaches, 1 festivals, 13 hotels and accommodations, 27 restaurants, 34 local dishes, and 5 activities across Bataan.
Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Bataan, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.
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Local Directory
Bataan Business & Tourism Directory
Province-wide listings across 12 cities and municipalities, covering 213 barangays.
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| Category | Top Listing | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | Las Casas Filipinas Beach | 29 |
| Beaches | Las Casas Filipinas Beach | 4 |
| Festivals | Banga Festival | 1 |
| Activities | Five Fingers Cove | 5 |
| Hotels | Raven Resort | 13 |
| Restaurants | leaconlei's restaurant | 27 |
| Rentals | VPI Cars | 2 |
| Local Food | Pastillas de Leche | 34 |
| Businesses | Horizon Suites and Arcade | 2,848 |
Top Cities & Municipalities
Most active destinations in Bataan based on total directory listings.
Administrative Index
All Cities & Municipalities of Bataan
Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.
| City / Municipality | Type | Barangays | Population | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abucay | Municipality | 9 | 44,846 | 6 |
| Bagac | Municipality | 14 | 32,799 | 8 |
| Balanga City | Component city | 25 | 109,931 | 5 |
| Dinalupihan | Municipality | 46 | 124,188 | 56 |
| Hermosa | Municipality | 23 | 80,557 | 3 |
| Limay | Municipality | 12 | 81,960 | 3 |
| Mariveles | Municipality | 18 | 156,200 | 15 |
| Morong | Municipality | 0 | - | - |
| Orani | Municipality | 29 | 72,941 | 5 |
| Orion | Municipality | 23 | 63,044 | 4 |
| Pilar | Municipality | 0 | - | - |
| Samal | Municipality | 14 | 40,843 | 4 |
| Province Total | 213 | 807,309 | 111 |
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Planning a Trip Across Bataan
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Bataan. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.
Getting Around
Buses and shared vans typically connect the 12 cities and municipalities of Bataan, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.
Where to Base Yourself
Dinalupihan is among the most active destinations in Bataan by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.
What to Explore
Bataan has 29 documented attractions, including 4 beaches and 1 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.
Local Food
The province documents 34 local dishes alongside 27 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Bataan.
About Bataan in the Philippine Administrative System
Bataan is a component province of Central Luzon under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.
The 12 cities and municipalities of Bataan collectively cover 213 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.
People Also Ask About Bataan
How many cities and municipalities are in Bataan?
Bataan has 12 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 11 municipalities, with a total of 213 barangays.
What is the capital of Bataan?
The provincial capital of Bataan is the seat of the provincial government. Browse the cities and municipalities index to explore the province's administrative centers.
What are the top attractions in Bataan?
Bataan has 29 documented attractions across its 12 cities and municipalities, including 4 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.
What festivals are held in Bataan?
Bataan hosts 1 documented festivals across its cities and municipalities, ranging from religious fiestas honoring patron saints to cultural and harvest festivals unique to specific communities within the province.
What is Bataan known for?
Bataan is a province in Central Luzon, Philippines. It is known for its 12 cities and municipalities, 29 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 34 documented local dishes.
Where is Bataan located?
Bataan is located in Central Luzon, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0300110000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.
Are there businesses and service providers listed in Bataan?
Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Bataan, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.
Geographic and administrative data for Bataan follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →