Bataan, Province on Bataan Peninsula, Philippines
The province stretches along the western part of Luzon, bordered by Manila Bay to the north and the South China Sea to the west, with Balanga as its capital.
During World War II in 1942, approximately 76,000 Filipino and American troops endured a forced march of over 100 kilometers to prisoner camps after their surrender to Japanese forces.
The Mount Samat National Shrine stands as a memorial structure on Bataan Peninsula, featuring a large cross that honors the soldiers who defended the Philippines.
The Freeport Area of Bataan contains multiple industrial facilities, including the Petron Bataan Refinery, the only integrated oil refinery complex in the Philippines.
The Pawikan Festival in Morong municipality centers on the protection of marine turtles, promoting conservation efforts through educational activities and community involvement.
Location: Central Luzon
Inception: January 11, 1757
Capital city: Balanga
Shares border with: Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, 甲米地省
Email: bunkerpmo@bataan.gov.ph
Website: http://bataan.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 14.68000,120.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:26
Mount Samat
10.5 km
Abucay Church
10.2 km
Mount Mariveles
17.2 km
Fort Hughes
39.2 km
Mount Natib
6.5 km
Fort Wint
25.9 km
Bataan National Park
3.6 km
Lubao Church
33.1 km
Paco Church
40.4 km
Balanga Cathedral
9.7 km
Hagonoy Church
35.1 km
Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque
45 km
Corregidor Island lighthouse
36.1 km
Macabebe Church
39.2 km
Casa Bizantina
11.2 km
Roosevelt Protected Landscape
26.4 km
Casa Hidalgo
11.2 km
Camayan Beach Resort
23.5 km
San Miguel Arcangel Church
36.4 km
Casa Unisan
11.3 km
Casa Jaen I
11.3 km
Subic Watershed Forest Reserve
19.1 km
Ternate Beach Resort
51.7 km
Phare de Fort Drum
46 km
The Fall of Bataan historical marker
8.7 km
Punta Belle Resort
16.7 km
Bataan World War II Museum
10.3 km
Mariveles Municipal Hall
27.5 kmReviews
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