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Olongapo

Also known as Gapo

Olongapo (), officially the City of Olongapo (; ; ; Kapampangan: Lakanbalen/Ciudad ning Olongapo), is a highly urbanized city situated in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

Key facts

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Settlement.image_caption: From top, left to right: Business district in Olongapo, Ulo ng Apo Monument, City Hall, Harbor Point (Subic), SM City Olongapo Central
Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Olongapo,_Zambales.png
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Settlement.image_seal: Ph seal olongapo.png
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
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History
British period
Spanish colonial era
American occupation
Japanese occupation
Postwar era
Cityhood
Marcos dictatorship era
Mount Pinatubo eruption
Contemporary era
Geography
Climate
Barangays
Demographics
Language
Religion
Vicariate
Government
Local government
Mayors
Congressional representation
Public safety
Fire and rescue service
Crime and law enforcement
Infrastructure
Transportation
Airport
Sea port
Roads
Public transportation
Bus
Roads
Public utilities
Electricity
Water
Environment
Education
Notable people
Sister cities
References
External links

It is geographically situated and grouped under the province of Zambales by the Philippine Statistics Authority but governed independently and is also its largest city. Portions of the city also form part of the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone.