Baler, Aurora
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| Government | |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| District | Lone Congressional District of Aurora |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Income Class: | 3rd class; partially urban |
| Founded | 1609 |
| Mayor | Arturo J. Angara (LDP) |
| Official Website | www.baler-aurora.gov.ph |
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| Area | 92.55 km² |
| Population
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29,923 |
Baler is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Aurora. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 29,923 people in 5.955 households.
Baler is the political and economic center of Aurora. It is located some 230 kilometers northeast of Manila via a mountain pass accessible by bus. Baler is host to spectacular geographic formations and is situated on a vast plain at the mouth of Baler Bay, a contiguous segment of the Pacific Ocean. Nine-foot high waves serve as Baler's tourist asset, attracting hundreds of surfers in February for the Aurora Cup. Suklayin is the capital of baler, and gloria St. is the center of it. Where we can found Charlou the Gay.
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[edit] History
In 1609, seven (7) Franciscan Missionaries led by Fr. Blas Palomino founded the settlement of Baler. This small settlement was later converted into a pueblo or town by the Augustinians and the Recollects in 1658. Due to scarcity of religious missionaries, the Franciscans again took over the administration of the settlement in 1703. On June 2, 1899,[1] the last Spanish garrison in the Philippines, was pulled out, effectively ending nearly 400 years of Spanish hegemony in the Archipelago.
In 1901 the Americans incorporated the town to the Province of Tayabas (later named Quezon province). Before the Americans came, Baler was under the province of Nueva Ecija.
On June 14, 1951, by virtue of Republic Act . No. 648, Baler became the capital town of the sub-province (and later, province) of Aurora.
[edit] Notable Personalities
- Manuel L. Quezon, First President of the Philippine Commonwealth.
- Edgardo J. Angara, current Philippine Senator
[edit] Barangays
Baler is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
- Barangay I (Pob.)
- Barangay II (Pob.)
- Barangay III (Pob.)
- Barangay IV (Pob.)
- Barangay V (Pob.)
- Buhangin
- Calabuanan
- Obligacion
- Pingit
- Reserva
- Sabang
- Suklayin
- Zabali
- Gloria Village
Tourist Spot
- Baler Bay
- Dicaloyungan Picnic Zone
- Ermita Hill
- Aniao Islets
- Cemento Beach
Notable Street:
Gloria St. known as the crossroad seat of the internet venue,nightlife and Gang war ..
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Batang Baler
- Aurora, Philippines - Baler
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
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