Orion, Bataan
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | |
| Province | Bataan | |
| Legislative district | 2nd District of Bataan | |
| Founded | 1680 | |
| Barangays | 23 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Antonio L. Raymundo Jr. (National Unity Party (NUP)) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Reynaldo S. Waje (Liberal Party (LP)) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 65.41 km2 (25.25 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 51,454 | |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2102 | |
| Dialing code | 47 | |
| Income class | 2nd class | |
| Website | www.orionbataan.com | |
Orion is a second class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,454 people.[3]
Orion is accessible via the Bataan Provincial Expressway, off Exit 40.
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Barangays
Orion is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Orion | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 35,263 | — |
| 1995 | 39,537 | +2.17% |
| 2000 | 44,067 | +2.35% |
| 2007 | 49,164 | +1.52% |
| 2010 | 51,454 | +1.67% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Places of Interest
- The Saint Michael parish church is a 19th-century church located at Brgy. San Vicente.
Festival
Orion celebrates the feast of Saint Michael (Apo Ige) every 8th day of May. May balikbayans come to join in the festivities. Majority of its residents are OFWs in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.
Notable people from Orion
- Cayetano Arellano - was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the American Civil Government. He was Chief Justice from 1901 until his retirement on April 12, 1920, making him the longest serving Chief Justice.
- Francisco Baltazar - known much more widely through his nom-de-plume Francisco Balagtas, was a prominent Filipino poet. The famous epic, Florante at Laura, is regarded as his defining work.
- Kerby Raymundo - is a retired Filipino professional basketball player who last played for Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association. Known as The Kid, he was a former star player with the Letran Knights during his NCAA years.
- Janine Tugonon - is a Filipina beauty titleholder who placed first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. She placed first runner up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011, but won in Binibining Pilipinas 2012, and became the representative of the Philippines in Miss Universe 2012 and placed first runner-up behind Miss USA, Olivia Culpo.
- Raymond Almazan - is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is given a moniker THE ROCK `N` ROLL by sportscaster Mico Halili because of his resemblance to Pinoy rock legend Joey "Pepe" Smith.
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