Zambales, Province in Central Luzon, Philippines
Zambales extends along 175 kilometers of coastline facing the South China Sea, with mountains rising in the east and coastal plains in the west.
Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo established this administrative region in 1572, incorporating several towns including Masinloc, which served as the initial provincial capital.
The name Zambales originates from the Malay word 'Samba', referring to the indigenous population's tradition of worshipping ancestral spirits called Anitos.
The province maintains agricultural production throughout the year with a dry season from October to June and wet season from July to September.
Former host of the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay until 1992, the province now contains multiple municipalities specializing in nickel mining and mango cultivation.
Location: Central Luzon
Inception: 1578
Capital city: Iba
Shares border with: Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac
Website: http://zambalesnow.com
GPS coordinates: 15.33333,120.16667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35
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