Orion, Bataan

Orion, officially the Municipality of Orion (Filipino: Bayan ng Orion), is a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Central Luzon (Region III) of the Philippines. The population was 56,002 at the 2015 census.^[3] In the 2016 election, it had 36,335 registered voters.^[4]

Orion is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 40.

Geography

Orion is located at 14°37′N 120°35′E / 14.62°N 120.58°E / 14.62; 120.58.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 65.41 square kilometres (25.25 sq mi)^[2] constituting 7000476000000000000♠4.76% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area of Bataan.

Barangays

Orion is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.^[5]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2015^[3]		2010^[6]
030810001	Arellano (Poblacion)	1.1%	644	659	−0.44%
030810002	Bagumbayan (Poblacion)	2.3%	1,309	1,309	0.00%
030810003	Balagtas (Poblacion)	3.5%	1,963	1,833	+1.31%
030810004	Balut (Poblacion)	2.5%	1,391	1,287	+1.49%
030810007	Bantan	2.5%	1,403	1,421	−0.24%
030810008	Bilolo	12.1%	6,803	5,842	+2.94%
030810009	Calungusan	2.9%	1,610	1,479	+1.63%
030810010	Camachile	2.8%	1,587	1,645	−0.68%
030810011	Daang Bago (Poblacion)	1.7%	969	1,016	−0.90%
030810012	Daang Bilolo (Poblacion)	4.9%	2,745	2,543	+1.47%
030810013	Daang Pare	11.2%	6,297	4,287	+7.60%
030810014	General Lim (Kaput)	7.1%	3,956	3,213	+4.04%
030810016	Kapunitan	9.4%	5,237	5,036	+0.75%
030810017	Lati (Poblacion)	2.0%	1,113	1,368	−3.85%
030810018	Lusungan (Poblacion)	2.9%	1,647	1,638	+0.10%
030810020	Puting Buhangin	4.8%	2,696	2,600	+0.69%
030810021	Sabatan	6.5%	3,651	3,294	+1.98%
030810022	San Vicente (Poblacion)	2.5%	1,391	1,360	+0.43%
030810030	Santa Elena	3.1%	1,736	1,501	+2.81%
030810024	Santo Domingo	7.3%	4,107	3,827	+1.35%
030810027	Villa Angeles (Poblacion)	2.1%	1,161	1,480	−4.52%
030810028	Wakas (Poblacion)	1.4%	768	1,008	−5.05%
030810029	Wawa (Poblacion)	3.2%	1,818	1,808	+0.11%
	Total		56,002	51,454	+1.63%

Demographics

Population census of Orion

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	35,263	—
1995	39,537	+2.17%
2000	44,067	+2.35%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2007	49,164	+1.52%
2010	51,454	+1.67%
2015	56,002	+1.63%

Source: PSA^[3]^[6]^[7]

In the 2015 census, Orion had a population of 56,002.^[3] The population density was 860 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,200/sq mi).

In the 2016 election, it had 36,335 registered voters.^[4]

Atrractions

The Saint Michael parish church is a 19th-century church located at Brgy. San Vicente.

Festivals

Orion celebrates the feast of Saint Michael (Apo Ige) every 8th day of May, when balikbayans come to join in the festivities. Majority of its residents are OFWs in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.

Notable people from Orion

Cayetano Arellano — was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the American Civil Government. He was Chief Justice from 1901 until his retirement on April 12, 1920, making him the longest serving Chief Justice.
Francisco Baltazar — known much more widely through his nom-de-plume and birth name Francisco Balagtas, was a prominent Filipino poet. The famous epic, Florante at Laura, is regarded as his defining work.
Kerby Raymundo — is a retired Filipino professional basketball player who last played for Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association. Known as "The Kid", he was a former star player with the Letran Knights during his NCAA years.
Eric Rodriguez — PBA player, played for the teams Burger King Titans, Air21, Meralco and Ginebra. Tough defense and role player and lead the team Letran Knights under coach Louie Alas at the NCAA 2002-2005.
Janine Tugonon — is a Filipina beauty titleholder who placed first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. She placed first runner up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011, but won in Binibining Pilipinas 2012, and became the representative of the Philippines in Miss Universe 2012 and placed first runner-up behind Miss USA, Olivia Culpo.
Raymond Almazan — is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is given a moniker "The Rock 'N` Roll" by sportscaster Mico Halili because of his resemblance to Pinoy rock legend Joey "Pepe" Smith.

Gallery

Municipal hall
Public market
Town center
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church
Orion Catholic Cemetery

References

↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
1 2 "Province: Bataan". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
1 2 3 4 5 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
↑ "Municipal: Orion, Bataan". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
1 2 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
↑ "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.

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