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The city of Batangas is known as the "Industrial Port City of Calabarzon" and classified as one of the fastest urbanizing cities in the country today and the home of approximately 255,981 peace-loving, hospitable and hardworking inhabitants. It was proclaimed as a City on July 23, 1969 which became the accelerating point of trading, commercial and industrial activities in the locality. The city is presently classified as a Regional Growth Center and identified as one of the sites for the Regional Agro-Industrial center and Special Economic Zone as mandated by the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan and the Ecozone Act of 1995. This capital city is one of the nation's top revenue earning cities and the site of one of the biggest oil refineries in the Philippines. The ity is also hosting the first three power plants using natural gas with a combined capacity of 2700MW. It is located 112.00 kilometers south of Manila. The city's fine harbor was declared as an International Port and an alternate port of Manila. The city is a land of historical places, of fresh fruits and marine resources and of great opportunities for social and economic advancement.
Location, Accessibility Area
The City of Batangas is a coastal city lying in a covelike shape at the southeastern portion of Batangas Province and geographically situated at coordinates 13 degrees, 45 minutes and 25.96 seconds north latitude and 121 degrees, 3 minutes and 29.2 seconds east longitude. It is bounded on the northwest by the municipality of San Pascual; on the north by the municipality of San Jose; on the east by the municipalities of Ibaan, Taysan and Lobo; and on the south by the Batangas Bay.
Batangas City, the capital of Batangas Province has a total land area of approximately 27,633.26 hectares. It is approximately 112.00 kilometers away from Manila and can be traveled by land for 2½ hours and by water for eight (8) hours. The city is almost equidistant from Batanes in the north and Jolo in the south.
Terrain
Batangas City has a rolling terrain that ranges from 0% to 30% in slope. Its highest point is Mount Banoy in Barangay Talumpok Silangan which is 968 meters above sea level and about 13.50 kilometers east of the Poblacion. The city's coastal barangays starting from Sta. Rita Aplaya from the north down to Ambulong on the south are nearly level at 0% to 3%.
In the east beyond the barangays of Mabacong, Simlong and Pinamucan Ibaba, the slope rises from 8% to 30%. The Matuco Point at the southwest tip of the city along the Batangas Bay has a slope of 30%. To the immediate south is Verde Island composed of six (6) barangays which is mountainous and with a slope ranging from 3% to 30%.
Climate ConditionBatangas City is generally coolest during the months of December to January. The mean temperature rises and attains a maximum of 29.30 degrees Celsius (29.30ºC) in April. The month of July marks the steady fall of temperature at a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius (26ºC).
The driest months in Batangas City are from January to April, with the average monthly rainfall of less than 50 mm per month. The northeast monsoon prevails starting the months of November up to April. Although originally moist, it becomes comparatively drier after crossing the Sierra Madre Range to the north and east of Batangas, thus accounting for predominantly dry weather during this period. By May to the later part of October, the situation is reversed. The southwest monsoon prevails bringing with it considerable rain. A pronounced maximum rain period occurs in Batangas during the months of July, August and September when southwest monsoon flow is steadiest and the average monthly rainfall is 275 mm per month. By the end of October, the northeast monsoon start to set again. However, the months from October to December are not characterized by dry weather as compared to the months from January to April. This is partly due to the fact that typhoons and depressions most frequently affect the city during the months from October to December.
Mineral Resources
Several mineral resources can be found in the city and some of the deposits have not yet been extracted. Traces of metallic mineral like gold and non-metallic mineral like gypsum are being detected in the mountainous area of Barangays Sto. Domingo and Cumba respectively.
Saltbeds originally existed abundantly in Barangays Sta. Clara and Malitam but rapid urbanization and the expansion/development of the Batangas Port likewise resulted to the end of this industry.
Forestry
The forest resources of Batangas City are not in commercial quantity except for bamboo which are being exported to several municipalities in Metro Manila and Calamba for use in the construction of fish pens.
Marginal forest lands can be found mostly in the barangays of Talumpok Silangan (where Mt. Banoy is located), Talahib Payapa, Sto. Domingo, Cumba and along the boundary line with the municipality of Lobo.
Water Resources
Batangas City is traversed by several streams and converging at the Calumpang River which in turn flows into the Batangas Bay.
Calumpang River is a perennial body of water with a catchment area of approximately 472.00 square kilometers. The river forms the southeastern boundary of the Poblacion and it flows into the Batangas Bay at a point approximately two kilometers south of Batangas Port.
There are several springs in Batangas City that have sufficient volume of discharge to suffice the needs of nearby residents for their water supply requirements. These can be found in Barangays Talumpok Kanluran & Silangan, Cumba, Sto. Domingo, Talahib Pandayan, Talahib Payapa, Ilijan, Malibayo, Bilogo, Haligue Kanluran, Haligue Silangan, Sto. Niño and Maruclap.
Population
For the year 2002, the projected population of Batangas City based from CY 2000 POPCEN of the National Statistics Office (NSO) is 264,658 with an annual growth rate of 3.39%. By referring to Table 1, it can be noted that Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada has the biggest population of 14,897 while Barangay 16, an urban barangay has the smallest population of 102.
Male - Female Ratio
The average ratio of male to female population of the whole city is 0:99:1.00 with the female population slightly higher. Out of 105 barangays, 53 have higher male population, 50 barangays have higher female population are 2 barangays (Malitam & Mahacot) have equal male-female population.
Population Density
With a land area of 27,633.26 hectares and a total population of 264,658 the city has a population density of 9.58 persons per hectare or 958 persons per square kilometer. The population density of the entire city is far below the population density of the Poblacion which is 206 persons per hectare.
Urban - Rural Distribution
In addition to the 24 barangays in the Poblacion are are the 17 urbanizing barangays, namely, Alangilan, Balagtas, Bolbok, Calicanto, Cuta, Gulod Itaas, Gulod Labac, Kumintang Ibaba, Kumintang Ilaya, Libjo, Malitam, Pallocan Kanluran, San Isidro, Sta. Clara, Sta. Rita Karsada, Sta. Rita Aplaya, and Wawa. These barangays are situated within the immediate periphery of the Poblacion. Urban population is 149,652 while rural population is 115,006, representing 57% and 43% respectively of the total city population.
Household Characteristics
Batangas City has a total projected households of 53,685 for CY 2002. Out of this figure, 4,414 or 8% reside in the Poblacion. The projected average household size in the city for CY 2002 is five (5). Barangay Sta. Rita Karsada has the highest household number of 2,996 while Barangay 16 in the Poblacion has the lowest household number of 24.
Average Income/Expenditure Per Household
Based on the final results of the 2000 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) by the National Statistics Office, the average income per household is P180,912.00 per annum or P15,076.00 per month while the average expenditure per household is P174,837.00 per annum or P14,569.75 per month based at the current prices.
Birth and Death
As per the record of the Office of the City Civil Registrar, a total of 8,112 babies were born and 1,734 persons died in CY 2002. Statistics showed that in both birth and death registries, the males have always the higher number while in the case of fetal death, out of 63 fetal deaths, males have the higher number which is 40.
Fertility Rate
The total fertility rate or the number of children born to a woman was projected to decrease from 3,230 children per thousand women in 1995 to 2,811.7 as of the year 2000.
Life Expectancy at Birth
As of year 2000, the estimated life expectancy at birth for most Batangas City residents is 66.1 for male and 72.8 for female.
Marriage
Total marriages in CY 2002 were 2,081. Of this number, church weddings were 1,682 and civil weddings were 399. With this figure, it only proves that Batangueños still believe in the sanctity of marriage.
ROADS AND BRIDGES
The total length of all roads in the city is approximately 389.031 kms. Comprised of 72.180 kms. of national road, 23.178 kms. of city roads, and 293.673 kms. of barangay roads.
The inventory showed that total length of asphalted roads were 31.064 kms., concreted roads were 190.894 kms. while graveled roads were 16.450 kms and the unpaved road totaled to 150.623 kms. The record indicated that there is an increase in the length of concrete paved roads as compared to last year.
TRANSPORTATION
Land Transportation
Land transportation services in the city are readily available by bus, public utility jeepneys, privately owned cars and jeeps, and tricycles. For trips going to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, the commuters can avail the public utility bus system, the largest of which is the Alps, The Bus Inc. which has 55 units followed by Triffman Liner which has 49 units of bus.
With the implementation of the City's New Traffic Ordinance, public utility jeepney routes thru color and number coding scheme have been enforced. Parking areas and PUJ terminals have been designated for the different routes. With the devolution of power to grant franchise for tricycle operation from the Land Transportation Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to the Batangas City Government, tricycle operators can now apply for their franchise from the City's Transport Development and Regulatory Office. Like the public utility jeepneys, tricycles plying in the Poblacion have also a color coding system and the franchises issued for CY 2001 were limited only to 1,000 units then increased to 1,570 for this year CY 2002 as approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
In an effort to address the worsening traffic problems in Batangas City, the city government has installed traffic signal lights at seven (7) intersections, which was implemented on March to May 1998 including the installation of one hundred twenty three (123) traffic signages. For CY 2001, the installation of a Central Control Television (CCTV) Camera along P. Burgos St. and Rizal Avenue and two (2) overhead Variable Message Signs (VMS) along the National Highway in Kumintang Ibaba and P. Burgos St. infront of the City Hall.
Air Service
There is no existing airport in Batangas City. Helicopters use the Batangas National High School ground, the Quezon Memorial Stadium and the Camp General Miguel Malvar (PNP Provincial Office Compound) in Barangay Alangilan as landing and take off areas.
Water Transportation
The newly constructed Batangas Port under the administration of the Philippine Port Authority is presently considered the most modern and user friendly seaport in the country today. The port was expanded and developed in order to efficiently serve the neighboring island provinces of Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Romblon and Palawan and to further serve the development potentials of the CALABARZON and MIMAROPA Regions. The newly constructed foreign and domestic general cargo berths are vital to the demand requirements of foreign and domestic trades. The Port also serves to supplement the facilities of the Port of Manila.
Berth facilities on the newly constructed Batangas Port Development Projects consist of the following:
1. One (1) Foreign General Cargo Berth 185.0 m. long with 10.0 m.
depth.
2. One (1) Multi-Purpose Berth 203.0 m. long with 10.0 depth.
3. One (1) Domestic General Cargo Berth 120.0 m. long with 6.0
depth.
4. One (1) Ferry Berth 124.0 m. long with 4.0 depth.
5. Four (4) Ro-ro Berth Type with 5.0 m. depth.
6. Two (2) Ro-ro Berth Wharf Type with 5.0 m. depth.
7. Seven (7) Fast Craft Berth 70.0 m. long.
8. Small Crafts (Batel) Berth.
Other facilities are: storage areas, vehicle parking, passenger terminals and vendor's facilities
Water Supply
The Governments of the Philippines and the United States of America constructed the Batangas Water Supply System in 1926 jointly. It was first supervised and managed by the Bureau of Public Works while the Batangas Municipal Government undertook the local operation and management. In 1957, the system was turned over to NAWASA and fourteen (14) years later, the city government decided to manage its own system. Under Presidential Decree No. 128, the Batangas City Water District (BCWD) was subsequently created as an autonomous entity duly certified by the Local Water Utilities Authority (LWUA) which provided financial and technical assistance to the water district. The city government formally transferred the waterworks system to the BCWD in 1975.
Rural Barangays Water Supply
Thru the financial assistance of the USAID, seven (7) rural barangays have been provided with waterworks system under the Barangay Water Program (BWP) in the 1980's. These barangays are Tingga Itaas, Concepcion, Tulo, Banaba East, Balete, Sampaga and Sampaga West-Pallocan East. There were forty (40) barangays which were provided with waterworks system thru the local fund of the city government. Barangays Malibayo, Pinamucan Silangan and Ilijan Sitio Lilinguiwan get their water supply requirements from the city constructed/developed spring while other rural residents get their water supply requirement from artesian wells and shallow well pumps.
Power Supply
The National Power Corporation (NPC) thru the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) is providing the power supply requirement of the twenty four (24) Poblacion barangays and sixty five (65) rural barangays. The barangays of San Jose Sico and Talumpok Silangan are being served by the Batangas Electric Cooperative II (BATELEC II). At present, the rehabilitation of the existing supply lines and extension program to other rural barangays is on-going. With regards to the island barangays of Isla Verde which is composed of six barangays, some residents are using solar energy device for their power supply.
To date, there are still seven (7) rural barangays in the mainland which do not have electricity yet but are being considered under the MERALCO's Rural Electrification Program. These barangays include Pagkilatan, Ilijan, Dela Paz Proper, Dela Paz Pulot Itaas, Dela Paz Pulot Aplaya, Talahib Payapa and Talahib Pandayan. As of CY 2002, a total of ninety-two (92) barangays out of the city's 105 barangays are already provided with electricity.
Radio Stations
There are three (3) radio stations comprised of two (2) FM and one (1) AM frequencies presently operating in the city namely: the 99.1 Spirit FM, Baycomms Radio (DWEY-FM) and the Radio Balisong-DZBR (AM). These radio stations provide varied entertainment/information programs for the residents of the city and other nearby localities within the province.
Telegraph/Telegram/Messengerial (Courier) Services
The government owned Telecommunication Office (DOTC) provides both the telex and telegraph services. In addition, there are nine (9) messengerial services operating in the city which include the Philippine Postal Corporation, JRS Express, Bayantel, WWW Express formerly DHL Philippine Corporation, LBC, RCPI, EXL Express, Fastpak Global Express and M&M Services.
Telephone Systems
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) has a total of 8,473 subscribers as of CY 2002, wherein 6,779 are residential and 2,160 are commercial. The Globe Telecom, a telecommunication company started operating in the city in 1996 has also provided 8,135 land line connection services, 7,388 mobile/hand phone and provided 1,097 payphone booths installed within 344 places in the city as of December 31, 2002. The Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (Digitel), which is the third telephone landline service provider in the city, has 6,436 subscribers. Additionally, Smart, Globe Tel. and Nextel are presently providing mobile phone services.
Publication
All daily circulated national newspapers; tabloids and magazines from Metro Manila are readily available in the city. There are also six (6) locally published newspapers like the Batangas Post, Batangan, Batangas Ngayon, Puntong Ala Eh, Sun-Star People's Courier and Diyaryo Veritas sa Batangas which are being circulated regularly.
Housing Statistics
In 1995, the National Statistics Office conducted a mid-decade national census and provided the housing statistics of the province of Batangas. The conducted survey of National Statistics Office in 1990 reveals that there are 35,056 housing units in the city of Batangas. Out of this figure, 34,448 or 98.27% are occupied and 608 or 1.73% are vacant. ( the 1995 NSO survey for housing units is not yet avaible).
Subdivisions
One of the indicators of a growing city is the increasing number of residential subdivisions being developed. At present, there are eighty two (82) residential subdivisions in the city, wherein the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board approved 29, the Sangguniang Panlungsod per R.A. 7160 approved 20 and 33 were existing/operating but have no HLURB/NHA approval. These subdivision lots are being sold with current prices ranging from P2, 500.00 to P3, 500.00 per square meter.
Squatters
Majority of squatters in Batangas City can be found in government lots. Portions of Barangay Sta. Clara and the non-functional railroad track of the Philippine National Railways from Barangay 24 up to Balagtas are presently occupied by squatters. Squatters can also be found in Varela St., Sitio Ferry, Kumintang Ibaba, Cuta and Wawa. There are two existing relocation sites in the city, which include the San Jose Sico Relocation Site owned by the City Government, and the Balete Relocation Site, which was administered by the Philippine Ports Authority.
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