Zambales

Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains.

Geography

Political

Zambales is subdivided into 13 municipalities and 1 city. Olongapo City is a highly-urbanized city and administers itself autonomously from the province.

Related Topics:
Municipalities - City - Olongapo City

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City

• Olongapo City

Municipalities

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• Botolan
• Cabangan
• Candelaria
• Castillejos
• Iba
• Masinloc
• Palauig

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• San Antonio
• San Felipe
• San Marcelino
• San Narciso
• Santa Cruz
• Subic

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Physical

Zambales lies on the western shores of Luzon island between the Zambales Mountains and the South China Sea. Its shoreline is very ragged and features many coves and inlets. Subic Bay, in the southernmost part of the province provides a natural harbor, and was chosen as the location of an American naval base. The peak of Mount Pinatubo lies on the intersection of the boundaries between Zambales, Pampanga, and Tarlac. This volcano, once considered dormant, erupted violently in 1991.

Related Topics:
Luzon - Zambales Mountains - South China Sea - Subic Bay - Mount Pinatubo - Pampanga - Tarlac - Volcano - 1991

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