Bambang, officially the Municipality of Bambang ( gad, Ili na Bambang; ilo, Ili ti Bambang; tl, Bayan ng Bambang), is a 1st class

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,789 people. The municipality is known for its salt springs at the

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. Bambang is from

Bayombong Bayombong, officially the Municipality of Bayombong ( gad, Ili na Bayombong; ilo, Ili ti Bayombong; tl, Bayan ng Bayombong), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, ...

and from

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Etymology

The name "Bambang" is an Isinay word meaning "''to dig''".

History

Originally these places were inhabited by the

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and Panuypuyes (

Aritao Aritao, officially the Municipality of Aritao ( gad, Ili na Aritao; ilo, Ili ti Aritao; tl, Bayan ng Aritao), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,197 ...

), the Ilongots (Dupax and Bambang), and the lgorot in the area west from the present native population of Dupax, Aritao, and Bambang came about by the inter-marriages of the tribes mentioned above.

Development and progress

In 2012, Bambang became open to big dealers and businessmen as part of its progress. Now the town has its own newly opened fast food chains and other marketing establishments.

Geography

Barangays

Bambang is politically subdivided into 25

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s. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain,

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, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

Culture

''Panggayjaya'' festival, which is celebrated from late April to May yearly. Part of its celebration is the annual Miss ''Panggayjaya'' (Bambang) and the counterpart Mister Bambang which started in 2016. Along with the celebration of its patron, Saint Catherine of Siena.

Tourism

On April 23, 2000, then President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued a proclamation that declared Salinas Forest Reserve and Deer Refuge in the Municipality of Bambang, including two municipalities in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya, as a protected area pursuant to Republic Act No. 7589 and shall be known as Salinas Natural Monument. As of now, Salinas Natural Monument has yet to be developed as a tourist destination. The Municipality of Bambang has a lot of tourist spots like the Salinas Salt Spring, Manamtam Salt Spring, Manamtam River, Laguerta Falls, Abian Falls, Pallas Cave, the Bambang Cross, and the Bambang Agri Tourism Learning Site. Recently, the Municipality of Bambang successfully launched "Paskuhan sa Bambang."

Government and Politics

Bambang, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of

, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.

Elected officials

Former Mayors of Bambang

*Luisa Lloren Cuaresma: 1989–1998 *Dr. Pepito D. Balgos M.d.: 1998–2007 *Benjamin L.Cuaresma III: 2007–2010 *Atty. Flaviano D. Balgos, Jr.: 2010–2019 *Dr. Pepito D. Balgos M.d.: 2019–2022

Education

The Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the

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region. The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

Primary and Elementary Schools

* Abinganan Elementary School * Abian Elementary School * Aliaga Elementary School * Aliaga Annex Primary School * Almaguer North Elementary School * Almaguer South Elementary School * Bambang West Elementary School * Bambang Central School * Bambang North Central School * Bambang East Elementary School * Barat Elementary School * Dullao Elementary School * Indiana Elementary School * Labni Elementary School * Mabuslo Elementary School * Macate Elementary School * Mauan Elementary School * Nangcalapan Primary School * Pallas Elementary School * Salinas Elementary School * Salicpan Elementary School * San Antonio South Elementary School * San Antonio North Elementary School * San Fernando Elementary School * San Leonardo Elementary School * Sto. Nino Primary School * Kiddie Kingdom International School * Saint Catherine's School * California Academy * Aurora Christian School Foundation * Camella SNV Montessori School

High Schools and Senior High Schools

* King's College of the Philippines (formerly: Eastern Luzon Colleges) * Saint Catherine's School * Bambang National High School * Salinas High School * Sto. Domingo Integrated School

Colleges and Universities

* King's College of the Philippines (formerly: Eastern Luzon Colleges) *

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* Advocates College

Gallery

File:BambangHalljf3683 06.JPG, Bambang Municipal Hall File:ST CATHERINE'S PARISH CHURCH.jpg, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church File:BambangHalljf3530 17.JPG, Bambang Gymnasium File:Bambangjf3658 10.JPG, Bambang (agriculture) Monument File:Bambang,Nueva_Vizcayajf3877_03.JPG, Welcome Lion Monument

References

External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System
{{Authority control Municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya