Mabini, Batangas
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| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| District | 2nd district of Batangas |
| Barangays | 34 |
| Income Class: | 3rd class municipality |
| Mayor | Nilo Villanueva |
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| Area | 44.50 km² |
| Population | 37,474 842/km² |
Mabini is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is named after Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary hero. Mabini is known for its diving and snorkeling sites.
According to the 2000 census, Mabini has a population of 37,474 people in 7,025 households.
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[edit] Barangays
Mabini is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.
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[edit] Anilao
Anilao is popular with budget divers and snorkelers. There are several diving centers where trips can be arranged to diving spots in Balayan Bay near Cape Bagalangit and near Sombrero and Maricaban Islands. Snorkeling is available off Maricaban's Cemetery Beach, Red Palm Beach, and around Sepok Point. Although the beach at Anilao is not recommended for swimming, thatched bamboo rafts can be rented with tables and benches at the Anilao Beach Resort and other resorts. This one of the beaches named SM Anilao Beach, Sea Mountain Beach Resort.
[edit] Mabini Shrine
The Shrine houses the remains and personal belongings of the revolutionary hero and "Brains of the Katipunan," Apolinario Mabini. Mabini is known as the "Sublime Paralytic" who, despite his physical handicap, fired nationalism in the Filipinos and urged them to unite, with the sheer power of his writings. He wrote fiery articles against Spanish atrocities in revolutionary papers. His wrtings and memorabilia are kept here. His tomb lies at the middle of the site where a replica of the house where he was born also stands. (Note: The Mabini Shrine is located at Brgy. Talaga, City of Tanauan, Batangas)
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