Balete, Batangas

Balete
Municipality
Fishing boats on the shore of Taal Lake in Balete

Seal
Nickname(s): Land of Honeybees

Map of Batangas showing the location of Balete
Balete

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°01′38″N 121°05′53″E / 14.02722°N 121.09806°E / 14.02722; 121.09806Coordinates: 14°01′38″N 121°05′53″E / 14.02722°N 121.09806°E / 14.02722; 121.09806
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Batangas
District 3rd District
Founded 1838
Barangays 13
Government[1]
 • Mayor Leovino Hidalgo
Area[2]
 • Total 25.00 km2 (9.65 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 20,214
 • Density 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4219
Dialing code 43
Income class 5th class

Balete is a fifth class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,214 people.[3]

Balete is well known for its location on Taal Lake, providing a panoramic view of the Taal Volcano. The pilgrimage site Marian Orchard is located in Barangay Malabanan.

Incumbent Mayor David Pamplona was assassinated in Barangay Bulihan, Malvar, on February 13, 2008.[4]

Barangays

Balete is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Balete
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 11,678—    
1995 14,383+3.98%
2000 15,792+2.02%
2007 19,252+2.77%
2010 20,214+1.79%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: BATANGAS". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Arnell Ozaeta; Ed Amoroso (February 14, 2008). "Batangas Mayor killed in ambush". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 23, 2012.

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