Jimalalud

Jimalalud
Municipality
Municipality of Jimalalud
Flag of Jimalalud
Flag
Official seal of Jimalalud
Seal
Nickname: 
Little Big Town
Map of Negros Oriental with Jimalalud highlighted
Map of Negros Oriental with Jimalalud highlighted
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Jimalalud is located in Philippines
Jimalalud
Jimalalud
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°58′47″N 123°12′00″E / 9.9797°N 123.1999°E / 9.9797; 123.1999
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
ProvinceNegros Oriental
District 1st district
Founded1798
Chartered1910
Barangays28 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHazel C. Tuanda (NPC)
 • Vice MayorReynaldo V. Tuanda (NPC)
 • RepresentativeJocelyn Sy-Limkaichong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate21,120 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
139.50 km2 (53.86 sq mi)
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Highest elevation
734 m (2,408 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
32,256
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
 • Households
8,005
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
41.55
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 128.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 350.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 88.68 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNegros Oriental 1 Electric Cooperative (NORECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6212
PSGC
074612000
IDD : area code +63 (0)35
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitehttps://www.jimalalud.gov.ph
1946 Jimalalud Central School [1] (South Poblacion)
Delgado Cacao Farm

Jimalalud, officially the Municipality of Jimalalud (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Jimalalud; Tagalog: Bayan ng Jimalalud), is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,256 people.[3]

History

Jimalalud was founded in 1797 as part of Tayasan. In 1910, it was separated from Tayasan and became an independent municipality.[5]

Boundless sugar cane fields, typical of the northern landscape, fill the lush lands of Jimalalud most months of the year. It has reported rich deposits of coal, copper, iron and related compounds of magnetite, pyrites and marcasite, but the lodes remain untouched.

In the late 1800s the Recollects built here a convent of hardwoods, an imposing structure that was reputed to be the biggest convent in the Province for over a quarter of a century. The Revolution against Spain compelled the friars to leave and the convent fell into disrepair. Jimalalud was made a town independent of Tayasan in 1910. In 1944 World War II guerillas burned down the entire town, leaving Jimalalud without a historical landmark standing. Barrio Bankal was the seat of the 7th District Government during World War II.[6]

Most times, Jimalalud is serene and green, and the plaza is the picturesque public space for imbibing the town's pastoral ambience.[7]

The town was also the epicenter of the 2012 Negros earthquake.

Geography

Jimalalud has a land area of 139.50 square kilometres (53.86 sq mi).[8][9] It is located 97 kilometres (60 mi) from Dumaguete, the province's capital. The town is bounded by La Libertad to the north and Tayasan in the south. It faces the Tañon Strait in the east while the eastern part is mostly the mountainous part of the municipality.

Barangays

Jimalalud is politically subdivided into 28 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

The barangays North and South Poblacion serve as the center of governance, trade & commerce.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[10]
074612001 Aglahug 2.5% 813 639 ▴ 2.44%
074612002 Agutayon 1.5% 499 446 ▴ 1.13%
074612003 Apanangon 7.8% 2,524 2,177 ▴ 1.49%
074612004 Bae 3.1% 1,003 929 ▴ 0.77%
074612005 Bala-as 1.4% 466 497 ▾ −0.64%
074612006 Bangcal 3.6% 1,167 1,017 ▴ 1.39%
074612007 Banog 2.6% 846 862 ▾ −0.19%
074612008 Buto 2.4% 778 563 ▴ 3.29%
074612009 Cabang 1.6% 502 438 ▴ 1.37%
074612010 Camandayon 3.0% 960 754 ▴ 2.44%
074612011 Cangharay 3.7% 1,181 1,387 ▾ −1.59%
074612012 Canlahao 1.5% 481 481 Steady 0.00%
074612013 Dayoyo 6.7% 2,175 1,623 ▴ 2.97%
074612015 Lacaon 3.6% 1,147 1,281 ▾ −1.10%
074612016 Mahanlud 2.8% 903 845 ▴ 0.67%
074612017 Malabago 1.6% 515 402 ▴ 2.51%
074612018 Mambaid 2.5% 822 740 ▴ 1.06%
074612019 Mongpong 3.0% 980 801 ▴ 2.04%
074612023 North Poblacion 3.8% 1,229 1,211 ▴ 0.15%
074612020 Owacan 5.0% 1,624 1,367 ▴ 1.74%
074612021 Pacuan 6.1% 1,962 1,599 ▴ 2.07%
074612022 Panglaya-an 3.6% 1,158 1,098 ▴ 0.53%
074612025 Polopantao 4.4% 1,411 1,307 ▴ 0.77%
074612026 Sampiniton 4.3% 1,388 1,442 ▾ −0.38%
074612024 South Poblacion 6.2% 1,995 1,606 ▴ 2.19%
074612027 Talamban 2.2% 700 725 ▾ −0.35%
074612028 Tamao 4.1% 1,318 1,319 ▾ −0.01%
074612014 Yli (Eli) 5.3% 1,709 1,488 ▴ 1.39%
Total 32,256 29,044 ▴ 1.05%

Climate

Climate data for Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 42
(1.7) 		34
(1.3) 		40
(1.6) 		61
(2.4) 		124
(4.9) 		188
(7.4) 		190
(7.5) 		191
(7.5) 		189
(7.4) 		186
(7.3) 		124
(4.9) 		73
(2.9) 		1,442
(56.8)
Average rainy days 10.0 8.5 9.5 12.8 22.3 26.8 28.4 27.9 27.3 27.6 20.5 13.1 234.7
Source: Meteoblue[11]

Demographics

Population census of Jimalalud
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,613—    
1918 17,828+11.23%
1939 14,553−0.96%
1948 14,639+0.07%
1960 16,572+1.04%
1970 18,568+1.14%
1975 19,036+0.50%
1980 18,863−0.18%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,089+1.59%
1995 23,514+1.18%
2000 26,756+2.81%
2007 27,728+0.49%
2010 29,044+1.70%
2015 30,945+1.21%
2020 32,256+0.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][10][13][14]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Jimalalud

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2006
65.30
2009
50.17
2012
48.08
2015
62.48
2018
33.30
2021
41.55

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

The annual regular revenue of Jimalalud for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,004,882.49, according to the record from the Bureau of Local Government Finance.

Culture

Hambabalud Festival

Each 13-15th day of January, the town celebrated its annual fiesta with "Sinulog de Jimalalud" as one of the highlight event.[23] The pageantry of its revived Sinulog keeps Jimalalud's religious and cultural heritage alive in a colorful way. Fiesta time and other special occasions usually bring on the town's stallions for the exciting, if brutal, spectacle of the Paaway sa Kabayo.[24]

Education

The public schools in the town of Jimalalud are administered by two school districts under the Schools Division of Negros Oriental.

Elementary schools:

  • Aglahug Elementary School — Aglahug
  • Agutayon Primary School — Agutayon
  • Apanangon Elementary School — Apanangon
  • Bae Elementary School — Bae
  • Balaas Primary School — Bala-as
  • Bangcal Elementary School — Bangcal
  • Banog Elementary School — Banog
  • Buto Primary School — Buto
  • Cabang Elementary School — Cabang
  • Camandayon Elementary School — Camandayon
  • Cangharay Elementary School — Cangharay
  • Irene Elementary School — Sitio Irene, Apanangon
  • Jimalalud Central School — Feb 25 Revolution Street, South Poblacion
  • Lacaon Elementary School — Lacaon
  • Mahanlod Elementary School — Mahanlud
  • Malabago Elementary School — Malabago
  • Mambaid Elementary School — Mambaid
  • Mongpong Primary School — Mongpong
  • Owacan Elementary School — Owacan
  • Pacuan Elementary School — Pacuan
  • Sampiniton Elementary School — Sampiniton
  • Talamban Elementary School — Talamban
  • Tamao Elementary School — Tamao
  • Yli Elementary School — Yli

High schools:

  • Bangcal High School — Bangcal
  • Jimalalud National High School — Nat'l Highway, South Poblacion
  • Jimalalud NHS - Tamao Extension — Tamao
  • Owacan Provincial Community High School — Owacan

Private schools:

  • Holy Infant Jesus Learning Center of Jimalalud, Inc. — South Poblacion
  • Infant King Academy — Nat'l Highway, South Poblacion
  • Jimalalud Christian Children Academy, Inc. — South Poblacion
  • Kiddieville Learning Center, Inc. — North Poblacion

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Jimalalud | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  5. ^ "Jimalalud: Brief History", Dumaguete Info Attractions. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  6. ^ "About | Cities & Towns Archived 2014-02-19 at the Wayback Machine", Negros Oriental Tourism. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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  8. ^ "Local Government Unit of Negros Oriental Province", Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  9. ^ "About Jimalalud, Negros Oriental", Jimalalud Online Forum. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  10. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Jimalalud: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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  17. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  18. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  19. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  20. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  22. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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