VISION:
"Balangiga: An agro-cultural municipality with God-fearing people
living in peaceful communities aspiring to create a modern society
enjoying ecologically balanced environment
under the stewardship of able, supportive and development-oriented
local officials and stakeholders."
MISSION:
The Municipal Government of Balangiga is committed to implement programs, projects, and activities
that supports to Section XVI and XVII of the Local Government Code of 1991 such as but not limited to:
1. Preservation and enrichment of culture;
2. Promote health and safety;
3. Enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology;
4. Encourage and support the development of appropriate and
self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities;
5. Improve public morals;
6. Enhance economic prosperity and social justice;
7. Promote full employment among residents;
8. Maintain peace and order; and
9. Preserve the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants.
Land Area
Balangiga has a total land area of 196.45 square kilometers and representing 4.394% of the total land area of the province. It has thirteen (13) barangays, seven (7) are considered urban and six (6) are classified as rural. Almost all barangays are proximities of the town proper except Maybunga which is the farthest barangay, seventeen (17) kilometers away from the Poblacion.
LGU Class – 4th
IRA and Local Income (2007- 2008)
2007 – IRA - 26,990,432.00
Local Income - 2,240,826.61
2008 - IRA - 31,639,054.00
Local Income - 2,737,216.69
General Topography
Balangiga is characterized by coastal lowlands with rugged mountainous hinterlands where wildlife remains. The marine life is rich with plenty of beautiful gardens secreted by marine polyps for support and habitation underneath coral reefs. The beaches yielded treasures of valuable items worthy for export.
The climatic condition of the municipality has pronounced seasons: the rainy months of October to January and the dry months from February to September. The average temperature is posted at 29°C simultaneous throughout the entire area. The highest elevation of the area is 300 meters above sea level and the lowest is 100 meters, alternating by rivers and creeks.
Boundaries
North :
East :
West :
Land Use
Area (has.) % share
Agricultural : 7,904 40.23
Grass Land/Swamp : 6,366 32.41
Built-up Area : 135 0.70
Demography
Total Population as of
CY 2005 (CBMS Data) : 11,916
Population Density : 60.00 persons per sq. km.
Male – Female Ratio : 1:1 Based on CBMS Data
No. of Households (CBMS Data) : 2,426
Mean Household Size : Average at 5
Children 0-5 years old : 1,867
Children 6-12 years old : 2,381
Household Member 13-16 years old : 1,202
Household Member 6-16 years old : 3,583
Members 10 years old & above : 8,692
Members of the Labor Force : 4,646
Health Indicators
The date herein presented is reflected in the Provincial Profile on Health Indicators as of CY 2008:
Maternal Mortality Rate : None
Infant Mortality Rate : 2.99%/ 268 population
Prevalence of Malnutrition (0-71 months old : 16.50%/ 2,073 infants
Infant Exclusively Breastfeed : 96.10% up to 4 months
Pregnant Women with Pre-natal Care : 79.50%
Pregnant Women Given Complete FeSO4 : 68.30%
Lactating Mothers given Vitamin A : 87.50%
Children Given Vitamin A (6-11 months) : 98.4%
Children Given Vitamin A
12 – 59 months : 94.6%/ 1,368 population
60 – 71 months : 88.8%/ 335 population
Proportion of HHs without Access to Safe
Water (CBMS Data 2005) : 961 or 39.61%
Proportion of HHs without Access to Sanitary
Toilet Facilities : 693 or 28.6%
Births Attended by Trained Health Personnel : 99.20%
Religion and Culture major Denominations
Roman Catholic : 98.50%
Protestant : 1.09%
Iglesia Ni Kristo : 0.01%
Others : 0.40%
Dialects
Waray-waray : 98.28%
Tagalog : 0.54%
Cebuano : 0.25%
Others : 0.14%
Trade and Industry
Major Economic Activities (rank accordingly):
1. Agriculture – such as rice and copra farming, some indulge in vegetable farming, hog and chicken raising while others fishing;
2. Tourism and Services – restaurants and refreshments, tins and metal works, beauty and funeral parlors and sari-sari stores;
3. Cottage Industries – wood and rattan furniture, hollow blocks making, bamboo furniture shop and copra and seafood traders.
Tourist Attractions
· The
· The
· Balangiga Encounter Mural
· Paglalangnan and Loc-soon point for Scuba Diving
· Brgy.
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· Balangiga Water Supply System (Level III) Filter Station
Lodging/Restaurants/water purifying StatioN
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Kainan Atbp. Restaurant & Videoke Bar
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Kenni Uno Fastfood & Restaurant
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Kenni Dos Fastfood & Restaurant
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Balais Crispy Chicken
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Pioneer Snacks and Catering Services
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Pioneer Lodging House
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Country – Inn B & B
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BNAS-TESDA Mini Bar and Hostel
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Blue Boz Water Refilling Station
INTERNET CAFÉ
· AC INTEL Internet Café
· Perpetua Internet Café
· I-Venture Internet Café & Gaming Center
· Meljun Café & Gaming Station
· Click Internet Café & Gaming Station
