Pantabangan, Nueva EcijaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2012) Pantabangan Municipality Seal Map of Nueva Ecija showing the location of Pantabangan Philippines.353 people. [3] .56 km2 (151. it has a population of 27.353 • Density 70/km2 (180/sq mi) Time zone PST (UTC+8) ZIP code 3124 Dialing code 44 Income class 1st class Pantabangan is a first class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija.Pantabangan Location within the Philippines Coordinates: 15°49′N 121°09′ECoordinates: Country Philippines Region Central Luzon (Region III) Province Nueva Ecija District 2nd District Founded 1701 Barangays 14 15°49′N 121°09′E Government[1] • Mayor Lucio Barcelo Uera Area[2] • Total 392.57 sq mi) Population (2010)[3] • Total 27. According to the 2010 census. This is the site of the Pantabangan Dam and Lake. Contents [hide] 1 Barangays 2 History 3 Demographics 4 Arts and Culture 5 Images 6 References 7 External links Barangays[edit] Pantabangan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. In 1900. It was learned that most of the places in Central Luzon were derived from Ilongot word like Caanaoan. Circa. Japanese Imperial forces occupied the town municipality of Pantabangan in 1942 under the Japanese Occupation. During the Liberation. Kabaritan (Now San Jose City) and others. [2] Cadaclan Cambitala Conversion Ganduz Liberty Malbang Marikit Napon-Napon Poblacion East Poblacion West Sampaloc San Juan Villarica Fatima History[edit] The place was discovered on November 30. Mabilog below Mt. the “Id-dules” (Aetas or Baluga) and Egongots (Ilongots) tribe inhabited the southern Sierra Madreand Caraballo Mountains. In early 16th to 17th centuries. Dalimanok which are found between Sierra Madre and Caraballo Mountain ranges. combined military forces of the Filipino troops under the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary .Located in the northern part of Nueva Ecija. Puncan. When the Second World War broke out. by Fr. 1645. Juan Alonzo de Abarca. Pantabangan formally became a town. Based on Mr. a folk visual artist and a writer who wrote most of the Pantabangan-Egongot arts and culture and interviewed some of the Egongot chieftains from Aurora province. Elito V. Cadanglaan (now Carranglan). Pantabangan is located at the foot of Mt. The village grew into a settlement and was officially included in the map of the Philippines in 1747. He discovered that Pantabangan (Pantabanganan in early 18th century) came from the root Ilongot word "Sabangan or Sabanganan" that means "junction of water streams". an Augustinian priest who with the 29th Spanish mission in the Philippines. which became the new Pantabangan town center. The present Pantabangan town has 14 barangays and a total land area of about 41. the Old Philippine Congress passed the Upper Pampanga River Project Act (Republic Act 5499) authorizing the construction of the Pantabangan Dam and its appurtenant structures. 1971. It is the only town in the Philippines which boasts of three hydroelectric plants within its territorial jurisdiction. Cadaclan.000 acres) of agricultural land and generate an additional 140 megawatts of hydroelectric power for the Luzon grid. Before the expansion of the dam through the Casecnan Project in the 1990s. The project was finally completed in August 1974. and supplies the irrigation requirements for about 77. in July 2008. former President Fidel V. 23-08.314 hectares. The construction of the Dam had great economic and social impact on the lives of Pantabangeños. Its power station generates 112 megawatts of hydroelectric power. . Army Air Forces came. During drought in 1983.S. pursuant to Section 2 of the Department of Finance Order No. Ramos led the ground-breaking ceremony of the Casecnan Transbasin Project.000 hectares (190. Pantabangan was reclassified as First-Class Municipality. invaded and recaptured the town of Pantabangan and defeated Japanese soldiers in the Battle of Pantabangan and ended World War II. some areas of the old town emerged. In May 1966. Demographics[edit] Pantabangan Town Hall Population census of Pantabangan Year Pop. Marcos took place on June 11. ±% p. 2001.735.000 acres) of agricultural lands in Central Luzon. The project aims to augment the capacity of the dam to irrigate an additional 50.000 hectares (120.a. Marikit and Conversion) were submerged under the new lake. then to a second class Municipality in 2006 and finally.units and the American troops of the United States Army and the U. The succeeding years since its relocation saw its progress from a fifth-class municipality in 1975. Residents were relocated to higher ground overlooking the vast reservoir. Liberty. The Pantabangan Dam is claimed to be the second largest dam in Asia. Napon-Napon. then to a fourth-class. The groundbreaking ceremony led by then President Ferdinand E.000 acres) of productive farmland and the town center (East and West Poblacion) along with seven outlying barangays (Villarica.100 hectares (20. a 27 kilometres (17 mi) tunnel from the Casecnan River in Nueva Viscaya to a terminal point at the Pantabangan reservoir and was commissioned on December 11. About 8. In February 1996. San Juan. the belfry of the 18th century church resurfaced from the dam's summer low water level. using his blood and hair on his painting. Images[edit] Pantabangan Dam Forests and mountains (Cadaclan) .1990 18. Circa on his Alamat ni Minggan (Legend of Minggan). The memories and legends of the old town are depicted by Pantabangan's child folk painter. called "Adyu-ari". boat riding and even bass fishing. Elito V.353 +2.868 +1.520 +0. Tagalog is predominantly spoken in Pantabangan followed by Ilocano dialect.63% 2000 23. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest. a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. a reality show in search of new actors also hails from Pantabangan.58% 2007 25. Jason Abalos is also known showbiz artist.183 +3. showcasing many local talents as well as other entertainments.56% Source: National Statistics Office[3] Arts and Culture[edit] The Pandawan Festival made its debut in April 2008.341 — 1995 22.93% 2010 27. Tourists like to visit especially the water sport enthusiasts for jetskiing. People of Pantabangan "Pantabangenian" are also known for their very distinct strong Pantabangan accent. E. Pantabangan N. Transport and Public Market (East Poblacion) Hills and forests (Marikit) .