Hilongos
Hilongos (IPA: [hɪ'lɔŋos]), officially the Municipality of Hilongos (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Hilongos; Waray: Bungto han Hilongos; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hilongos), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,514 people. [3]
Hilongos | |
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| Municipality of Hilongos | |
Immaculate Conception Parish Church | |
Flag Seal | |
Map of Leyte with Hilongos highlighted | |
Hilongos Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°22′N 124°45′E / 10.37°N 124.75°ECoordinates: 10°22′N 124°45′E / 10.37°N 124.75°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Leyte |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 1590 (as a Pueblo) |
| Barangays | 51 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Albert R. Villahermosa |
| • Vice Mayor | Manuel M. Gabisan |
| • Representative | Carl Nicolas C. Cari |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 43,424 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192.92 km2 (74.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 64,514 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,918 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 26.05% (2018)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱215,524,587.22 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱812,384,242.57 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱269,872,679.51 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱110,467,335.68 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Leyte 4 Electric Cooperative (LEYECO 4) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6524 |
| PSGC | 083719000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)53 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
Hilongos is the biggest municipality in terms of income, population and land area on the southwestern part of Leyte. A string of five equidistant municipalities, namely Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Bato and Matalom forms the southwestern part of Leyte. Hilongos is a center for government, religion, shipping, rice production, commerce, banking, finance, telecommunications, health facilities, education, sports and socio-cultural activities in the area.[citation needed]
The Port of Hilongos is one of the biggest and busiest in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) and is well known for its good passenger and cargo services to Cebu City and vice versa.[citation needed] Due to its strategic location and proximity to the city of Cebu, Hilongos Port caters numerous day and night trips to and from the city and is the primary choice for travelers in the southern part of Leyte. Also, Hilongos has an airport, the Hilongos Airport in particular, which can be more helpful and useful if further improved (for many years, travelers from the southern part of Leyte need to go as far as Tacloban or Cebu just to avail the services of commercial airlines). Hilongos has two (2) public markets, the old one and the new one respectively. The municipality is composed of fifty-one (51) barangays with vast coastal plains used mainly on the production of rice.
History
Lore has it that in the 12th century, Amahawin, an Ilonggo from Iloilo, conquered neighboring barangays on Leyte's western shore and extended his territory to the present limits of Inopacan, Hindang, Bato, and Matalom. He formed a settlement and named it Hilongos, because its inhabitants were Ilonggos.
In 1710, the Jesuits created a residence there. In 1737, according to Redondo 1886:207, Hilongos was already a parish before this year. However, Braganza (1965) claims that Hilongos became a parish only in 1737. This date corresponded to the establishment of the town.(Tantuico 1964:41)
1754 was the date of the oldest parish books (deaths) as of 1884.
In 1768, the Jesuits ceded Hilongos to the Augustinians. In 1774–79, the Augustinians established schools in Hilongos. In 1784, Palompon, a Hilongos visita, became an independent parish.
In 1862, Manicar led a revolt at Barrio Santa Margarita.
In 1873, Leovio Magia led a revolt. Unlike the towns of eastern Leyte, which were ceded to the Franciscans in 1843, the towns along Leyte's western coast fell one by one under the seculars.
In late 1992, an unrecognized municipal government ran by the New People's Army from within Barangay San Antonio, Hilongos collapsed upon being taken over by the Philippine National Police (PNP).[5]
On December 28, 2016, two explosions rocked the small town during the town fiesta. The explosion occurred in Barangay Central Poblacion were a boxing match was being held. At least 34 people residents were injured and brought to the Hilongos District Hospital and other nearby hospitals.[6] Officials said an IED was used in the attack. No suspects were identified.[7]
Geography
Hilongos shares borders with the municipalities of Hindang in the north, Mahaplag, Sogod (Southern Leyte) and Bontoc (Southern Leyte) in the east, Bato to the south and Camotes Sea to the west.
Barangays
Hilongos has 51 barangays, namely:[8]
- Agutayan
- Atabay
- Baas
- Bagong Lipunan (BLISS)
- Bagumbayan
- Baliw
- Bantigue
- Bon-ot
- Bung-aw
- Cacao
- Campina
- Cantandog 1
- Cantandog 2
- Concepcion (Makinhas)
- Hampangan
- Himo-aw
- Hitudpan
- Imelda Marcos (Pong-on)
- Kang-iras
- Kanghaas
- Lamak
- Libertad
- Liberty
- Lunang
- Magnangoy
- Manaul
- Marangog
- Matapay
- Naval
- Owak
- Pa-a
- Central Poblacion (Town Proper)
- Eastern Poblacion (Town Proper)
- Western Poblacion (Town Proper)
- Pontod
- Proteccion
- San Agustin
- San Antonio
- San Isidro
- San Juan
- San Roque (Taganas)
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Margarita
- Santo Niño
- Tabunok
- Tagnate
- Talisay
- Kanghaas
- Tambis
- Tejero
- Tuguipa
- Utanan
Climate
| Climate data for Hilongos, Leyte | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 78 (3.1) | 57 (2.2) | 84 (3.3) | 79 (3.1) | 118 (4.6) | 181 (7.1) | 178 (7.0) | 169 (6.7) | 172 (6.8) | 180 (7.1) | 174 (6.9) | 128 (5.0) | 1,598 (62.9) |
| Average rainy days | 16.7 | 13.8 | 17.3 | 18.5 | 23.2 | 26.5 | 27.1 | 26.0 | 26.4 | 27.5 | 24.6 | 21.0 | 268.6 |
| Source: Meteoblue[9] | |||||||||||||
Economy
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, the population of Hilongos, Leyte, was 64,514 people, [3] with a density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre or 850 inhabitants per square mile.
Culture
Heritage sites
Church complex—The present church's bell tower is attributed by Redondo to a secular Don Leonardo Celis-Díaz, a native of Cebu. The building of the church fabric itself is disputed.[21]
The church complex underwent major renovations over the centuries. The original church, now incorporated as a transept, was a single-nave structure whose main door was also the gate to a bastioned fortification. Some bastions and walls of that fortification still remain. The main nave of the church is a modern construction, and the bell tower build by Fr. Celis-Diaz is an independent multi story structure, now plastered over with Portland cement.
The church interior is completely new in contrast to the convento which may have been completed in the 19th century. The convento guards many of the church's antiques including silver vessels from the 18th century.
Transportation
Shipping
- Roble Shipping Inc.: Ro-Ro/Passenger/Cargo service, day & night trips to Cebu City and vice versa
- Gabisan Shipping Lines Inc.: Ro-Ro/Passenger/Cargo service, day & night trips to Cebu City and vice versa
- Peñafrancia Shipping Corporation: daily trips to Ubay, Bohol, and vice versa
- Leopards Motorboat Service: daily trips to Ubay, Bohol, and vice versa
- Also, different cargo vessels are making call at the port of Hilongos (mostly for copra and cement trade)
Land
- Main Type of Transportation: Bus/Mini-Bus/Van/Jeep/Multicab
- Route: Hilongos-Tacloban (vice versa), Hilongos-Ormoc/Baybay (vice versa), Hilongos-Maasin (vice versa)
- Other Types of Land Transport Facilities: Electronic Tricycles (RACAL), Sidecars (Tricycles), Trisikad or locally called as "Pot-pot" and also "Habal-habal" a motorcycle that is used as the mode of transport for the mountainous parts of Interior Hilongos.
Air
| Hilongos Airport | |
|---|---|
| Type of Airport | Emergency |
| Location | Eastern Poblacion, Hilongos, Leyte |
| Total Area | 17 hectares (42 acres) |
| Distance from Pob. | 1 kilometre (3,280 ft) |
| Airport Apron | 2,400 m2 (25,830 sq ft) MAC (Macadam) |
| Airport Runway | 1,000 m × 30 m (3,280 ft × 100 ft) (Macadam) |
| Airport Classification | Feeder |
Education
Tertiary
- MLG College of Learning (MLGCL)
- Virginia Institute of Technology (VIT)
Secondary
- Hilongos National Vocational School (HNVS)
- Saint Teresa School of Hilongos (STSH)
- Grelina Osmeña Christian College (GOCC)
- MLG College of Learning (MLGCL)
- Naval National High School
- Bung-aw National High School
- Santa Margarita National High School
- Concepcion National High School
- Hitudpan National High School and Talisay National High School
Elementary
- Hilongos South Central School (Hilongos South District)
- Lamak Central School (Hilongos North District)
- Concepcion Central School (Hilongos East District)
- Saint Teresa School of Hilongos (STSH)
- Grelina Osmeña Christian College (GOCC)
- MLG College of Learning (MLGCL)
- Other Elementary and Primary Schools of Hilongos North, Hilongos South and Hilongos East Districts and other private institutions
See also
References
- ^ Municipality of Hilongos | (DILG)
- ^ "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. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Veridiano, Ben M. (December 3, 1992). "Police take NPA camp, Hq. of rebel government". Manila Standard. Tacloban City: Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 5. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Town fiesta blast injures at least 35 in Leyte".
- ^ "Town fiesta blast injures at least 35 in Leyte".
- ^ Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Hilongos - National Statistical Coordination Board
- ^ "Hilongos: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Leyte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Hilongos Fortification". muog.wordpress.com. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- Braganza, José Vicente (1965). Story of Leyte. DWU (Divine Word University). Tacloban: unpublished.
- Sendino y Redondo, Felipe (1886). Breve reseña de lo que fue y de lo que es la Diócesis de Cebú en las Islas Filipinas (in Spanish). Manila: Colegio de Santo Tomas.
- Tantuico, Francisco Sypaco (1964). Leyte : the historic islands. prefaced by Carlos P. Romulo. Tacloban: Leyte Pub. Corp.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- All about Hilongos