Bataan

The Historical Province of Bataan

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BATAAN

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Bataan is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole of the Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. The province is part of the Central Luzon region. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north.

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The Battle of Bataan is famous 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 for this province, where the infamous march started. Read More: wikipedia.org

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Bataan is considered as a center of activity of a written account of important events and their causes of Central Luzon. We must find out the charm of Central Luzon with this greatly surprising historical and cultural province. Bataan, only one hour by ferry boat across the Manila Bay from Manila, is now showing the truth by evidence to be a tourist shelter having and displaying proudly a great number of stimulating places to go to see, and persuading things to do. This province has great quantity to present for acceptance. These are wealthy culture and history, the loveliness of fresh beaches, and a friendly hospitality of true Filipino.

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Bataan is bounded on the north by the provinces of Pampanga and Zambales, on the east and south by the Manila Bay, and on the west by the South China Sea. It is a peninsula located at the western portion of Luzon. It is the province with smallest land area in Central Luzon measuring 137, 296 hectares.

Climate

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Bataan has two different seasons. This province is dry from November to April and wet from May to October. Its coldest months are December and January while its hottest months are April and May.