IBA, Zambales

Iba,Zambales Official Seal

_______________________________________________

History

          Iba was founded by the order of Augustinian Recollect priest in 1611 as the village of Paynauen. The early inhabitants of the town are called Zambales. They were later joined by the Ilocanos who migrated to the town which resulted in intermingling of customs and traditions.

          The municipality was named after the sour fruit "Iba", commonly known as kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi), which is abundant in the place. Localfolklore talks about the Spaniards who came to the town asking the name of the place, the natives shouted "Iba, Iba" thinking that the man was asking what they were eating. From then on, the place was called Iba.

         The permanent capital of Zambales was moved from Masinloc to Iba because of its strategic location being on the central part of Zambales.

____________________________________________________________________

Events

                 

MANGO FESTIVAL

          The festival is a celebration of a bountiful harvest of mangoes and other agricultural products which the province is known for. It is also aimed to highlight the attractions and places of interest in all of its towns. As a way of promoting and giving thanks for a good harvest, the people of Zambales annually celebrates the four-day Mango Festival in April in Iba.

___________________________________________________________

PRODUCTS

SUMAN

PASTILLAS

MAIN PRODUCT:

MANGO