Orani facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Orani
Municipality
Municipality of Orani
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Map of Bataan with Orani highlighted
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Orani Location in Philippines
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon
Province	Bataan
District	[[{{#property:P7938}} | — Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1804: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).]]
Founded	1891
Barangays	29 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
Area
• Total	64.90 km2 (25.06 sq mi)
Elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Highest elevation	117 m (384 ft)
Lowest elevation	-4 m (−13.1 ft)
Population  (2020 census)
• Total	70,342
• Density	1,083.85/km2 (2,807.16/sq mi)
• Households	17,524
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	8.76 % (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 273.8 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 526.5 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 290.9 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 274.9 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2108
PSGC	[https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/?q=psgc/barangays/{{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
IDD : area code	+63 (0)47
Native languages	Mariveleño Kapampangan Tagalog

Orani, officially called the Municipality of Orani, is a first-class town in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is home to 70,342 people, according to the 2020 census. Orani is known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

How Orani Got Its Name

A long time ago, a Spanish explorer was in a thick forest in what is now Orani. He saw a local person cutting down a large tree. The Spaniard asked what the tree was called. The native replied, "narra."

The Spaniard didn't quite understand. He thought the native said "no ira," which means "unselfish" in Spanish. The Spaniard then rearranged the letters from these words to create the name "Orani." This name eventually became the official name of the town.

A Look at Orani's History

Orani became an independent missionary center in 1714. Dominican friars built the town's church, which was also their home in Bataan. Orani grew into a busy and successful town.

However, the town faced many challenges. A strong earthquake on September 16, 1852, badly damaged the church and the local government building. Reconstruction started in 1891, but a huge fire on March 16, 1938, burned down most of the town. This included schools, the church, and the town hall.

World War II then stopped all rebuilding efforts, causing even more damage. But after the war, the people of Orani worked hard to rebuild their town.

Orani's Location and Landscape

Orani is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Balanga, the capital of Bataan. It is also about 110 kilometers (68 miles) northwest of Manila. You can reach Orani easily by taking the Bataan Provincial Expressway.

The town is bordered by Hermosa to the north and Samal to the south. To the west is Dinalupihan, and to the east is Manila Bay. Orani covers a total land area of 64.90 square kilometers (25.06 sq mi). This area includes 29 different villages, called barangays.

A large part of Orani's land is used for farming. There are also big areas of forestland and nature reserves. Some areas are wetlands, which are important for local wildlife.

Orani's Climate

Orani has a tropical climate. This means it is generally warm all year round. The town experiences both dry and wet seasons. The wet season usually brings more rain from May to November.

Barangays: Orani's Villages

Orani is divided into 29 smaller areas called barangays. Each barangay is like a small village or neighborhood. Some of these barangays are part of the town's main center, known as Poblacion.

Orani's Population

In 2020, Orani had a population of 70,342 people. This means there were about 1,100 people living in each square kilometer.

Orani's Economy

Orani's economy is mainly based on farming and fishing. Farmers grow crops like rice (palay), coffee, vegetables, peanuts, and various fruits. They also cultivate beautiful cut flowers such as aster, chrysanthemum, and gerbera.

From Orani's forests, people gather bamboo and jungle vines. The town is also rich in seafood. Fishermen catch milkfish, tilapia, prawns, crabs, mussels, and oysters from the fishing grounds and fishponds in Orani.

Things to See and Do in Orani

Orani has many interesting places to visit and events to enjoy:

• Orani People's Park: This park is located in the center of the town, in the Poblacion area. It's a great place for people to relax and gather.
• The Orani Church: Built in 1714, this church is also known as the "Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church of Orani." It is a beautiful old church and a special place for pilgrims.
• Death March Marker (Silahis): This marker remembers a sad event from World War II, the Bataan Death March. Kaparangan was a temporary camp for prisoners in 1942. A bronze memorial was built here in 1987 to honor those who suffered.
• Pawikan Festival: This festival celebrates the pawikan, which are sea turtles. It's an event focused on protecting these amazing creatures.

Orani Church

Education in Orani

Orani has many schools, from elementary to college, helping young people learn and grow.

Colleges and Universities

• Bataan Peninsula State University - Orani Campus

High Schools

• Academy of East Asia for Business and Technology
• BLC International School
• Diocesan School of Bataan - Holy Rosary Parochial Institute
• Orani United Methodist Ecumenical School
• Jose Rizal Institute - Orani
• Orani National High School
• Orani National High School - Annex 1
• Orani National High School - Pag-Asa Annex

Elementary Schools

• Kaparangan Elementary School
• Orani United Methodist Ecumenical School
• Orani North Elementary School
• Orani South Elementary School
• Pagasa Elementary School
• Pantalan Bago Elementary School
• Pantalan Luma Elementary School
• Pulo Elementary School
• Tala Elementary School
• Talimundoc Elementary School
• Talimundoc Adventist Elementary School
• Tapulao Elementary School
• Paraiso Elementary School

Primary Schools (Kindergarten)

• Little Flower Kindergarten School
• Orani Day Care Center
• Orani North Kiddie School
• Santo Rosario Kindergarten School
• Sola Fide Montessori

Images for kids

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  Welcome arch

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  Public market

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  Park and plaza

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  Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church

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  The bamboo makeshifts

See also

In Spanish: Orani para niños