Situated on the western coast of Central Luzon, Olongapo City is bounded on the north by the town of Subic, Zambales, on the east by Bataan province, and on the south by Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and on the west by Subic Bay. It has a total land area of 185 square kilometers. Terrain is defined by rugged mountains dominated by Kalakhan Ridge. There is a narrow river valley east of the ridge where the city center is located. This valley is drained by Kalakhan River which flows from the north of the city and empties into Subic bay. There is also a small coastal plain west of the ridge called Barretto where most of the beaches are located.

Olongapo City Hall.

Olongapo is 110 kilometers northwest of Manila. It is accessible by land, air and sea. Travel by air and by sea is through the airport and seaport of Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Main access road is the National Highway that traverse the city and leads all the way to Iba, the capital of Zambales Province. Commercial establishments are mostly concentrated along Rizal and Magsaysay avenues which are also the gateways to the freeport.

Olongapo is a cosmopolitan City. Majority of the people however are the Ilocanos, Tagalogs, and Kapampangans. Roman Catholics outnumber the members of other religions.

The city's economy is by and large dependent on the freeport as it was dependent on the American Military Base before the base was abandoned by the Americans. Olongapo can be considered the residential and commercial district of the freeport. With its many attractions, tourism is a thriving industry especially in Barretto District where many resorts are located.

Considering the continued development of the Subic Bay Freeport especially with the completion of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, there is no doubt that Olongapo City offers a lot of opportunities for entrepreneurs. Two areas of investment can be the priority namely: tourism and real estate. Hotels, resorts, commercial and residential buildings would be in great demand as more and more tourists and businessmen descend on the freeport. For small and medium enterprises, the production of items needed by the visitors are encouraged. Jewelry, garments, fashion accessories, furniture and fixtures, souvenir items, and giftwares are some businesses to be engaged in.

1. Subic Bay Freeport Zone
2. Baretto Beaches
3. Baloy Beach
4. Marikit Park
5. Rizal Park

A beach in Olongapo

View of Barangay Baretto

Barangay Barreto is home to many bars, night clubs, resorts, and restaurants

Marikit Park

Rizal Triangle Park

Olongapo Riverside Development

Olongapo City Center

view of Downtown Olongapo

St. Joseph Parish Church

Public Market

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