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 2015 census, it has a population of 53,433 people. [3]

Bambang
Municipality
Municipality of Bambang
Aerial view of Bambang
Seal
Map of Nueva Vizcaya with Bambang highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Bambang
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°22′57″N 121°06′36″E
Country Philippines
RegionCagayan Valley (Region II)
ProvinceNueva Vizcaya
DistrictLone 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)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total53,433
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
 • Households
13,272
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.41% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱169,932,800.53 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3702
PSGC
025004000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesGaddang
Ilocano
Isinai
Tagalog

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

History

Bambang has its beginning in the early period of Spanish colonization. The name "Bambang" is an Isinay word meaning "to dig".

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]

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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 26,204+2.58%
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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

Local government

As per Philippine Statistics Authority, Nueva Vizcaya province is part of Region-II (Cagayan Valley), Province Code for Nueva Vizcaya is 50, Municipality Code for Bambang Municipality within Nueva Vizcaya province is 4.

Province of Nueva Vizcaya is administered or governed by a governor. Bambang Municipality is administered or governed by a mayor. Each Barangay is administered or governed by a Punong Barangay (Barangay Captain in English).

Barangays

Bambang is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.

  • 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

List of former mayors
  • 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

Transportation

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 hour away from shopping in the urban Solano.

Celebrations

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

Education
Eastern Luzon College

Tertiary:

High School:

  • King's College of the Philippines (formerly: Eastern Luzon Colleges)
  • Saint Catherine's School
  • Nueva Vizcaya State University(Laboratory School)
  • Bambang National High School
  • Salinas High School
  • Kiddie Kingdom International School

Elementary/Middle School:

  • Aurora Christian School Foundation
  • Abinganan Elementary School
  • Bambang West Elementary School
  • Bambang Central School
  • Bambang North Central School
  • Bambang East Elementary School
  • Barat Elementary School
  • Almaguer North Elementary School
  • Almaguer South Elementary School
  • Kiddie Kingdom International School
  • Saint Catherine's School
  • San Antonio South Elementary School
  • San Antonio North Elementary School
  • Camella SNV Montessori School
  • Indiana Elementary School
  • Mauan Elementary School
  • Mabuslo Elementary School
  • Salinas Elementary School
  • San Fernando Elementary School
  • San Leonardo Elementary School

Images
  • 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. "Province: Nueva Vizcaya". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. "Archived copy". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) |title: Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya Development
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Nueva Vizcaya". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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