Iba

Understand

Iba was founded by the Spanish in 1611 and became the capital of Zambales in the latter part of Spanish rule. It is home to about 60,000 people (census, 1 July 2024)

Getting there

Iba lies along the Olongapo-Bugallon Road, the main thoroughfare in Zambales. It is accessible by bus from Metro Manila, with Victory Liner carrying daily trips. Iba also has its own airport, but is only open for military and chartered flights.

1 Iba Airport. (updated May 2026) 2 Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Palanginan (Palanguinan-Tambak). (updated May 2026)

Getting around

Tricycles are the main mode of transportation between barangays. To avoid traffic along the congested Olongapo-Bugallon Road in downtown Iba, take Govic Highway, a bypass road.

See

1 Iba Cathedral (Saint Augustine Parish), Olongapo-Bugallon Road corner Lesaca Street, Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano). The seat of the Roman Catholic church in Zambales, built during the Spanish era in the 18th century. (updated Apr 2026) 2 Zambales Provincial Capitol, Govic Highway, Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano). The seat of the provincial government of Zambales, built with a slightly neoclassical façade. (updated Apr 2026)

Do

See beaches and do related activities along the South China Sea coast.

Buy

1 Iba Town Center, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba). A small mall. (updated Apr 2026) 2 Savemore Iba, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba). (updated Apr 2026) 3 New Iba Public Market, Govic Highway, Dirita-Baloguen. (updated Apr 2026) 4 CSI Mall, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Palanginan (Palanguinan-Tambak). (updated May 2026)

Eat

1 The Bakery by SE, J. Gonzales Street corner Magsaysay Avenue, Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan), toll-free: +63 (47) 307-2514. 10AM-12MN. Pastry shop with sit-down tables and menu that includes cakes, burgers and soup. (updated May 2026)

Sleep

1 Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Center, Sitio Lawak, Amungan. (updated May 2026) 2 Tammy's Beach Resort & Restaurant, Bangantalinga. (updated May 2026) 3 The Roof Bed and Breakfast, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Zone 6 (Palanginan). (updated May 2026) 4 Ambay Beach Resort, Purok 5, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan. (updated May 2026) 5 Tanyaw Beach Resort, Amungan. (updated May 2026) 6 Funtasea Hotel and Beach Resort, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan. (updated May 2026) 7 La Jendenjoy Beach Resort, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Bangantalinga. (updated May 2026) 8 Palmera Beach Resort, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Purok 6, Bangantalinga. (updated May 2026) 9 Frenzel Inn II, Paulien Subdivision, Purok 4, Zone I Poblacion (Libaba). (updated May 2026) 10 Monte Carlo Beach Resort, Purok 5, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan. (updated May 2026)