Abucay, Bataan
| Population Census of Abucay |
| Census |
Pop. |
|
Rate |
| 1995 |
29,270 |
|
—
|
| 2000 |
31,801 |
|
1.80% |
| 2007 |
38,554 |
|
2.69% |
Abucay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 38,554 people.
Abucay is on Exit 25
Barangays
Abucay is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
- Bangkal
- Calaylayan (Pob.)
- Capitangan
- Gabon
- Laon (Pob.)
- Mabatang
- Omboy
- Salian
- Wawa (Pob.)
Highlights
- Sto. Domingo Abucay Church
- The spiritual ministration of Abucay was entrusted to the Dominicans in 1588. A fierce battle between the Dutch invaders and the Pampango defenders was fought in this court on June 23, 1647. Nearly two hundred Pampangos were put to death, and forty others, together with Spanish Alcalde mayor and two Dominican priests were taken prisoners to Batavia. The present church was badly damaged by the earthquake of 16 September 1852. It is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Feast Day of St. Dominic (Abucay; last Sunday of October).
- Tomas Pinpin Monument
- (Brgy. Ibayo, Abucay). Stands in memory of Tomas Pinpin, the "Patriarch of Filipino Printing". The monument is standing in the centre of Tomas Pinpin Memorial Elementary School, the biggest and the central elementary school in the town.
- Maria Canon Statue
- (Sibul, Abucay). Tower erected by the Mie-ken Daiichi Shiēseo of the Japanese Sohyōshin Sports in 1978 to invoke the repose of dead souls from the WWII period.
- Pasukulan Falls
- (West Abucay). A natural wonder in the valley of Mt. Natib which remains unexplored and unspoiled. Fresh vegetation abound. Ideal for picnics.
- Sibul Spring
- (West Abucay). A potential prime tourist destination in the province boasting sulfuric swimming pools and a wide area for outdoor recreation. Its main attraction is the natural spring believed able to provide muscle pain relief.
- Christmas Village of Mabatang
- (Mabatang, Abucay; December). Christmas celebration in Mabatang extends to the streets of every sitio in the barangay, which are lavishly adorned to rejoice the season.
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