- Abucay, Bataan
Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of Abucay, Bataan
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_bataan_abucay.png
region =Central Luzon (Region III)
province =Bataan
districts = 1st district of Bataan
mayor = Ana Dominguez Santiago
barangays =
class = 4th class municipality
mayor = Ana Dominguez Santiago
vice-mayor = Dexter Dominguez (Teri Onor)areakm2 =
pop2000 = 31,801 people in 6,593 households
popden2000 =Abucay is a 4th-class municipality in the province of Bataan,
Philippines . According to the2000 census, it has a population of 31,801 people in 6,593 households. The current mayor is Ana Dominguez Santiago.Bataan Provincial Expressway Abucay is on Exit 25
Barangays
Abucay is politically subdivided into 10
barangay s.* Bangkal
* Calaylayan (Pob.)
* Capitangan
* Gabon
* Kabukiran
* Laon (Pob.)
* Mabatang
* Omboy
* Salian
* Wawa (Pob.)
* IbayoHighlights
; 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 the famous Filipino printer. 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.
; [http://2greenhills.biz/ Bataan Greenhills Farm Resort] One of the newest resorts in town.
External links
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.yellowpageph.com Philippines Business Directory]
* [http://www.katropa.com Filipino Community]
* [http://www.abukay.com/ Abukenos Association]
* [http://philippines.bayaw.com/905/Abucay%20Bataan.html Abucay Bataan Photo Gallery]
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