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Orion, Philippines
Orion is a town of 63,044 people in Central Luzon, Philippines, founded in 1680.
Why visit Orion
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Balagtas Park.
Weather in Orion
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Orion
Orion, officially the Municipality of Orion (formerly Udyong), (Tagalog: Bayan ng Orion), is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 63,044 people.
From the Wikipedia article Orion, Bataan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks26
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes22
10 more on the map.
History
Orion's official recognition date is unknown, but records indicate that it was established by a Dominican priest on April 30, 1667. The 1818 Spanish census showed there to be 1,336 native families and 8 Spanish-Filipino families. On September 16, 1852, an earthquake struck the Philippines and destroyed the parochial church in Orion. The church was later reconstructed by Fr. Ulpiano Herrera, the parish priest at the time. A major fire ravaged the town in 1892, leaving only three houses unscathed. Fr. Jose Campomanes led the effort to rebuild the town, which transformed it into a thriving and attractive community.
From the History section of Orion, Bataan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship24
St Michael The Archangel Parish Church
Church · 0.6 km
Layac – Balanga – Mariveles Port Road, San Vicente, Orion, Bataan
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.6 km
Roman Superhighway, Orion
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
Church · Roman Catholic
G.H. Del Pilar Street, Orion
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.6 km
Real Street, Limay
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare11
Orion Saint Michael Hospital
Hospital
Layac – Balanga – Mariveles Port Road, Orion
Generika
Clinic and pharmacy
Layac – Balanga – Mariveles Port Road, Wakas, Orion, Bataan
Map of Orion
163 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sangley Point Airport (SGL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 km away.
- Pilar 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Limay 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Balanga 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Abucay 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Samal 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Orani 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Bagac 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Mariveles 23 km southwest, about 23 min by car
- Hermosa 25 km north, about 25 min by car
- Hagonoy 29 km northeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Orion,Bataanjf6808 10, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cayetano S. Arellano Monument, Orion, Bataan, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honorable Cayetano S. Arellano Marker, Orion, Bataan, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orion Municipal Hall, Bataan, Apr 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Second Major Defense Line Marker, Orion, Bataan, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orion Municipal Hall, Bataan, Apr 2026 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orion Municipal Hall, Bataan, Apr 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Monument, Orion, Bataan, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 8861Orion Bataan Roads Landmarks 31, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 27, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9134Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 48, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8913Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 38, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 37, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9015Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 45, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 07, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9063Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 37, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 26, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 41, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9015Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8913Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9015Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 02, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9015Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9232Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 28, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9063Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 36, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9063Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 40, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9183Town Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 29, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9134Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 10, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9281Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 07, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9232Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 20, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9112Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 01, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8861Orion Bataan Roads Landmarks 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9015Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 22, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8965Town Proper Orion San Vicente Bataan 46, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9134Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9232Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 29, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9281Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 19, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9183Town Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 47, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9134Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 33, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9232Town Proper Orion San Vicente Arellano Poblacion 48, Judgefloro, CC0
- 8861Orion Bataan Roads Landmarks 42, Judgefloro, CC0
- 08459jfSan Jose Poblacion Colleges Capitol Drive Balanga City Bataanfvf 04, Judgefloro, Public domain
- Balanga Cathedral front (Aguirre, Balanga, Bataan; 05-19-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St.MichaeltheArchangelParishChurchofOrionjf 03, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
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