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Established in 1843 and with a population of less than 34,000, it boarders with San Narciso on the North, San Antonio on the South and Pampanga on the East.

This is one of the only two non-coastal Municipalities within Zambales, the other is Castillejos.

Tourist Attractions:

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San Marcelino is famous for its Singkamas, or more commonly known as Mexican Yam-bean or Mexican Turnip. This juicy sweet root crop is a great treat and can always be found for sale along the roads leading to and from the town.

It also houses a pre World War II airstrip which was of great importance in recovering the Philippines from the Japanese in WWII.

It also houses the Agricultural Branch of the Ramon Magsaysay State University, formally known as the Western Luzon Agricultural College.

Lakes:

Mapanuepe Lake, originally, this was formed in 1991 as an aftermath of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
Lahar flows blocked the two major rivers of Mapanuepe Valley (Maranella River and Mapanuepe River) connecting to the Sto. Tomas river to the west. Much of the village was submerged in floodwater that resulted from the blocking of the rivers. This included the newly constructed high school which was left with only the second floor above the waters.
The church of Bojaoen was also submerged except its steeple protruding out of the water until this day.
It is also a gold mining area operated by Dizon Mines.

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DIRECTORY: ..(By Municipality / City, North to South)
Sta. Cruz.....Candelaria....Masinloc.. .Palauig. ..Iba ... .Botolan ...Cabangan... .San Felipe .. .San Narciso
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..San Antonio .. ..San Marcelino.. ...Castillejos .....Subic .....Olongapo City ....Subic Bay Freeport Zone
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