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Balayan is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 79,407 people in 13,843 households.
Balayan is bounded by Tuy on the north; Calatagan and Lian on the west, Calaca on the east and the Balayan Bay on the south which had a total of at least 100 km² (38 mi²). The town is rich among the natural resources of sugarcanes, coconuts and corn. Highlight events includes the Parada ng Lechon (every June 24) and the Feast of Immaculate Conception celebrated every December 8 of a year. Famous products includes the Bagoong Balayan etc.
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Balayan has several schools both public and private located within the Poblacion. Public schools includes the Balayan East Central School, Balayan West Central school and Balayan National High School. Private schools includes the Blessed Christ Child Montessori Foundation, Immaculate Conception College, Balayan Colleges, Saint Paul College Balayan and many more.
Part of Balayan’s beauty is its close affinity to history. The town was one of the first settlements in the Philippines, with existing records of local residents exchanging barter goods with Chinese traders dating back to the mid-14th century. It was also once the capital named Bon-bon whose area includes Mindoro to Cavite and even some parts of Metro Manila. The capital was later moved to Batangas City (the present capital of Batangas). The Oldest Chapel in Asia is also located in Balayan at Brgy. Ermita, Balayan, Batangas.
The area of Balayan figured greatly in Chinese records as the center of the country they called Mai-I, which was derived from the ancient word “Bai,” meaning “house.” Over time, the name shifted to “Balay,” after the Visayan, until the final name of Balayan was coined.
Despite the presence of Spanish forces in the Philippines, a number of areas around the archipelago were often plagued by attacks from Muslims. In the mid-18th century, Muslims were able to take over the town, keeping it under their control for two months. When they left, they burned the whole town. The event prompted local officials to set up a fort to prevent further Muslim attacks.
With much of the town’s life steeped in Spanish colonial culture, starting with the coming of Franciscan friars in 1572, it is not surprising that it values this part of its past.
Balayan is politically subdivided into 49 barangays.
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1. Official Website of the Local Government of Balayan
2. Balayan Community Website
3. Philippine Standard Geographic Code
4. 2000 Philippine Census Information
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