San Antonio (Zambales)

San Antonio, officially the '', is a of the Philippines in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of people.HistorySan Antonio was a hunting region where indigenous hunters from the northern towns of Zambales would hunt, and gather. The first settlers from the Paoay area in Ilocos Norte arrived in 1830, and founded the first Spanish settlement that developed into what is now San Antonio.San Antonio was given the status of district or barrio in 1836. The town mayor in that period was Don Gregorio Banaga. He governed the town from 1836 to 1849. He was succeeded by Don Vicente Lacuesta in 1849, from Teniente Primero to Teniente Absoluto. The last mayor was Don Santiago Ladrillono. He was succeeded by Don Dimas Pascasio as governor in 1856. They selected their leaders every year. In 1891 to 1898, Don Pablo Corpus was the only Capitan Municipal selected then appointed Don Felix Magsaysay as the first President municipal, and many more followed up to 1931 to 1945.The town was the site of the United States Navy Base known as the U.S. Naval Communications Station San Miguel. After the earthquake and eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, the United States Military decided to abandon its military bases in the Philippines.GeographySan Antonio is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.DemographicsIn the, the population of San Antonio, Zambales, was people, with a density of {{sigfig{{PH wikidata.Tourist attractionsSan Antonio is increasingly known for its beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and scenic coves. It is a favorite destination of campers and beach lovers.