Balete, Batangas
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| Balete | ||
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Fishing boats on the shore of Taal Lake in Balete
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| Nickname(s): Land of Honeybees | ||
| {{#property:P242}} Map of Batangas showing the location of Balete |
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| District | 3rd District | |
| Founded | 1838 | |
| Barangays | 13 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Leovino Hidalgo | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 25.00 km2 (9.65 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 20,214 | |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| Income class | 5th class | |
Balete is a fifth class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,214 people.[3]
Balete is well known for its location on Taal Lake, providing a panoramic view of the Taal Volcano. The pilgrimage site Marian Orchard is located in Barangay Malabanan.
Incumbent Mayor David Pamplona was assassinated in Barangay Bulihan, Malvar, on February 13, 2008.[4]
Barangays
Balete is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[2]
- Alangilan
- Calawit
- Looc
- Magapi
- Makina
- Malabanan
- Paligawan
- Palsara
- Poblacion
- Sala
- Sampalocan
- Solis
- San Sebastian
- Maabud
- Bancoro
Demographics
| Population census of Balete | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,678 | — |
| 1995 | 14,383 | +3.98% |
| 2000 | 15,792 | +2.02% |
| 2007 | 19,252 | +2.77% |
| 2010 | 20,214 | +1.79% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
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