Bataan (/bɑːtɑːˈʔɑːn/, /bɑːˈtɑːn/), officially the Province of Bataan (Filipino: Lalawigan ng Bataan IPA: [bɐtɐˈʔan]), is a province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Balanga while Mariveles is the largest town in the province. Occupying the entire Bataan Peninsula on Luzon, Bataan is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces the South China Sea to the west and Subic Bay to the north-west, and encloses Manila Bay to the east.
The Battle of Bataan is known in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death March was named after the province, where the infamous march started.
| Type: | Province |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Balanga |
| Area: | 1,372.98 km (530.11 sq mi) |
| Area Rank: | 71st out of 81 |
| Population: | 853,373 |
| Population Rank: | 35th out of 81 |
| Density: | 0.78% |
| ZIP code: | 2100–2114 |
| ISO 3166 code: | PH-BAN |
| Website: | bataan.gov.ph |
Online Interactive Map
Explore the interactive online map of Bataan, which highlights the administrative boundaries with each sub-administrative unit distinctly colored for easy identification. Just click on the map, and the name of the sub-unit will display, providing an intuitive and engaging way to navigate the area. Users can also view the map in full screen and switch between different map views, including OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and satellite imagery.
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Bataan Political Map
Map of Bataan Province, Philippines the administrative divisions, provincial boundaries, along with detailed depictions of streets, roads, rivers, landmarks, and other geographical features.
