Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

Bambang, officially the Municipality of Bambang (Gaddang: Ili na Bambang; Ilocano: Ili ti Bambang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bambang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,789 people. [3]

Bambang
Municipality
Municipality of Bambang
Aerial view of Bambang
Flag
Seal
Map of Nueva Vizcaya with Bambang highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Bambang
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°23′14″N 121°06′27″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceNueva Vizcaya
District Lone district
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDr. Pepito D. Balgos
 • Vice MayorGregorio B. Allas Jr.
 • Electorate32,599 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total345.00 km2 (133.21 sq mi)
Elevation
392 m (1,286 ft)
Highest elevation
771 m (2,530 ft)
Lowest elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total55,789
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
13,272
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.23% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱269,774,327.07 (2020)
 • Assets₱530,979,144.32 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱265,258,781.34 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱142,686,647.51 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (NUVELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3702
PSGC
025004000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesGaddang
Ilocano
Isinai
Tagalog

The municipality is known for its salt springs at the Salinas Natural Monument.

Etymology

The name "Bambang" is an Isinay word meaning "to dig".

History

Bambang has its beginning in the early period of Spanish colonization.

The first mission that dared to penetrate the dangerous wilderness and insect-infested jungles of what is southern Nueva Vizcaya today was by the Dominican Order in 1607. However, it was only two years later (1609) when a Dominican missionary come from Pangasinan. Father Tomas Gutierez arrived to establish the first missionary settlement. This settlement was subsequently called Ytuy which today actually comprises the towns of Aritao, Dupax, Bambang and a part of the Igorot tribal lands to the west (now Kayapa). Originally these places were inhabited by the Igorot and Panuypuyes (Aritao), the Ilongots (Dupax and Bambang) and the lgorot in the area west from the present native population of Dupax, Aritao, and Bambang came about by the inter-marriages of the tribes mentioned above.

Recent development and progress

In 2012, Bambang became open to big dealers and businessmen as part of its progress. Now the town has its own newly opened fast food chains and other marketing establishments.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Bambang is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Abian
  • Abinganan
  • Aliaga
  • Almaguer North
  • Almaguer South
  • Banggot (Urban)
  • Barat
  • Buag (Urban)
  • Calaocan (Urban)
  • Dullao
  • Homestead (Urban)
  • Indiana
  • Mabuslo
  • Macate
  • Magsaysay Hill (Urban)
  • Manamtam
  • Mauan
  • Pallas
  • Salinas
  • San Antonio North
  • San Antonio South
  • San Fernando
  • San Leonardo
  • Santo Domingo Proper (Tabangan)
  • Santo Domingo West

Climate
Climate data for Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 25
(77)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 28
(83)
Average low °C (°F) 18
(64)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 19
(66)		 21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21
(0.8)		 28
(1.1)		 34
(1.3)		 58
(2.3)		 160
(6.3)		 179
(7.0)		 226
(8.9)		 225
(8.9)		 215
(8.5)		 168
(6.6)		 59
(2.3)		 32
(1.3)		 1,405
(55.3)
Average rainy days 7.5 8.5 10.9 14.9 23.9 25.7 26.7 25.3 24.9 18.6 11.8 8.9 207.6
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics
Population census of Bambang
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,033—    
1918 2,753+2.04%
1939 8,545+5.54%
1948 11,188+3.04%
1960 15,592+2.80%
1970 20,474+2.76%
1975 23,073+2.43%
1980 26,204+2.58%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 33,663+2.54%
1995 36,975+1.77%
2000 41,393+2.45%
2007 45,440+1.29%
2010 47,657+1.75%
2015 53,433+2.20%
2020 55,789+0.85%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10]

Economy

Culture

Panggayjaya festival which celebrated in late April to May yearly. Part of its celebration is the annual Miss Panggayjaya (Bambang) and the counterpart Mister Bambang which started in 2016. Along with celebration of its patron, Saint Catherine of Siena.

Government
Aerial view
Municipal hall

Bambang, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Luisa L. Cuaresma
Mayor Pepito D. Balgos
Vice-Mayor Gregorio B. Allas Jr.
Councilors Mark Joel P. Balgos
Ricardo L. Bonus
Lucito T. Agaran
Romulo D. Hernandez
Arnel G. Magdirila
George F. Atabay
Sharon G. Tolentino
Carlito L. Alvarez

List of local chief executives
  • Luisa Lloren Cuaresma: 1989–1998
  • Dr. Pepito D. Balgos M.d.: 1998–2007
  • Benjamin L.Cuaresma III: 2007–2010
  • Atty. Flaviano D. Balgos, Jr.: 2010–2019

Infrastructure

Among the most popular form of travel in and around Bambang is by jeepney. Jeepnies are used to bring produce in from neighboring municipalities, and for public transportation for residents and travelers. For shorter distances, tricycles are another great form of public transportation.

Bambang is less than a day away from the beautiful Banaue Rice Terraces and an hour away from shopping in the urban Solano.

Education
Eastern Luzon College

The Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[19] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

Primary and Elementary Schools
  • Abinganan Elementary School
  • Abian Elementary School
  • Aliaga Elementary School
  • Aliaga Annex Primary School
  • Almaguer North Elementary School
  • Almaguer South Elementary School
  • Bambang West Elementary School
  • Bambang Central School
  • Bambang North Central School
  • Bambang East Elementary School
  • Barat Elementary School
  • Dullao Elementary School
  • Indiana Elementary School
  • Labni Elementary School
  • Mabuslo Elementary School
  • Macate Elementary School
  • Mauan Elementary School
  • Nangcalapan Primary School
  • Pallas Elementary School
  • Salinas Elementary School
  • Salicpan Elementary School
  • San Antonio South Elementary School
  • San Antonio North Elementary School
  • San Fernando Elementary School
  • San Leonardo Elementary School
  • Sto. Nino Primary School
  • Kiddie Kingdom International School
  • Saint Catherine's School
  • California Academy
  • Aurora Christian School Foundation
  • Camella SNV Montessori School

High Schools and Senior High Schools
  • King's College of the Philippines (formerly: Eastern Luzon Colleges)
  • Saint Catherine's School
  • Bambang National High School
  • Salinas High School
  • Sto. Domingo Integrated School

Colleges and Universities
  • Bambang Municipal Hall
  • Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church
  • Bambang Gymnasium
  • Bambang (agriculture) Monument
  • Welcome Lion Monument
Fields, roads, mountain ranges panorama

References
  1.  Municipality of Bambang | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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