Place:Botolan, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines

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NameBotolan
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates15.283°N 120.017°E
Located inZambales, Central Luzon, Philippines
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Botolan, officially the Municipality of Botolan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,739 people.

The municipality was founded by Spanish Governor-General Juan de Salcedo in 1572.[1] Botolan is known for its larger Aeta population, wide gray sand beaches, and as the location of Mount Pinatubo.

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