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Bataan

Bataan is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon[?] region. Its capital is Balanga City[?]. Bataan occupies the Bataan Peninsula and is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The province faces South China Sea to the west and encloses its arm, Manila Bay, to the east.

Facts and Figures

Region: Central Luzon[?] (Region III)

Capital: Balanga City[?]

Founded: XXX XX[?], XXX

Population:
2000 census—557,659 (46th largest).
Density—406 per km² (12th highest).

Area: 1,373.0 km² (12th smallest)

Divisions:
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—11.
Barangays—237.
Congressional districts—2.

Languages: Xxxx[?]

Governor[?]: Leonardo B. Roman (2001-2004)

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1 People and Culture