Jomalig (Tagalog pronunciation: [hoˈmaː.lɪɡ] hoo-MAH-leeg), officially the Municipality of Jomalig (Tagalog: Bayan ng Jomalig), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,667 people.[3]
Jomalig | |
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| Municipality of Jomalig | |
 Lingayen Cove | |
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 Map of Quezon with Jomalig highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 14°41′46″N 122°19′52″E / 14.696°N 122.331°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | June 18, 1961 |
| Barangays | 5 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Nelmar T. Sarmiento |
| • Vice Mayor | Charito A. Manlangit |
| • Representative | Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 5,231 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.65 km2 (21.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 7,667 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| • Households | 1,834 |
| Demonym | Jomaligin |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.79 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 92.63 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 122.9 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 62.53 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 37.77 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Quezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4342 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
It is the least populated municipality in the province. It is part of the Polillo Islands.
Etymology
editAlthough many old Jomaligins (its locals) do not know or cannot remember where Jomalig derived its name, there are a few old residents, one of those who usually recites the history of Jomalig during the inaugural remembrance every 18th day of June coinciding with the Culture and Art Day, is the Local History Secondary Teacher Mrs. Tessie Basto and, the Local Civil Registrar, Mrs. Bernadette Cuevas who still remember the legend from their ancestors. According on the story, "There was a Datu who lived on the island and had a beautiful daughter. A young man from a neighboring island wanted to marry the princess but Datu didn't agree with it. The Datu said that he would only give his daughter if the young man could roam the island in just one day and successfully shoot three fish in every pond on the island. The young man took the Datu's challenge. After he roamed the island, he almost finished the marathon, but in the end, failed to do so because he nearly died. He arrived at the finish line hopelessly and at this point, he requested the princess to kiss him as the only reward he could receive. The people in the island witnessed what happened she kissed the young man and they shouted: "Humalik" ("They kissed" in [[Tagalog language from that time on, the people on the island named it "Humalik". Many years later, Humalik became Jomalig. Many old residents say that the Americans changed the name when they conquered the Philippines.
History
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Jomalig Island was previously part of the adjacent town of Polillo. Because of the geographical location of Jomalig, the district found it difficult to be recognized and established which further contributed to its slow development. It was only in the year 1952 when Jomalig, Quezon was subdivided for agricultural and residential lots, as sponsored by Polillo Mayor Mamerto Azarias and the Municipal Council.
Only through the inauguration by then-Congressman Manuel S. Enverga (Quezon–1st) did the civic leaders geared towards self-reliance. It instigated them towards development in agriculture and with this, many people from the Bicol Region migrated for richer pastures and an uplifted livelihood.
On June 18, 1961, Jomalig Island was separated from Polillo to become a separate municipal district by virtue of Republic Act No. 3372. Originally spelled as Jumalig, it comprised four barrios: Bucal, Casuguran, Gango, and Talisoy.[5]
Geography
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Jomalig Island is about 75 nautical miles (139 km) southeast of Polillo Islands. Mostly, the land of Jomalig is cultivated for agricultural land use. Most of the inhabitants of this island depend on coconut products, rice, fish and other root crops. Considered one of the smallest and farthest island municipalities of Quezon Province, its land area is at 5,665 hectares (14,000 acres). Some of its lands have been alienated and dedicated land is mostly coconut land, of which there is 3,104.0 hectares (7,670 acres), with 2,605 hectares (6,440 acres) being forests, swamps and grassland.
The inhabitants of this municipality originate from different ethnic groups similar to those of Eastern Samar, Bohol, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and mostly from Quezon Province.
Barangays
editJomalig is politically subdivided into 5 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Apad
- Bukal
- Casuguran
- Gango
- Talisoy (Poblacion)
Climate
edit| Climate data for Jomalig, Quezon | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 51 (2.0) |
35 (1.4) |
37 (1.5) |
39 (1.5) |
91 (3.6) |
131 (5.2) |
168 (6.6) |
132 (5.2) |
162 (6.4) |
184 (7.2) |
166 (6.5) |
101 (4.0) |
1,297 (51.1) |
| Average rainy days | 13.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 12.0 | 19.8 | 24.1 | 26.7 | 25.1 | 25.3 | 23.9 | 21.2 | 17.6 | 231.4 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,862 | — |
| 1975 | 4,014 | +7.02% |
| 1980 | 3,972 | −0.21% |
| 1990 | 4,542 | +1.35% |
| 1995 | 4,371 | −0.72% |
| 2000 | 5,817 | +6.32% |
| 2007 | 6,111 | +0.68% |
| 2010 | 6,884 | +4.43% |
| 2015 | 7,417 | +1.43% |
| 2020 | 7,667 | +0.65% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] | ||
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Jomalig
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2006
74.90 2009
38.95 2012
57.62 2015
45.50 2018
25.77 2021
12.79 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Municipality of Jomalig | (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. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Republic Act No. 3372 (June 18, 1961), An Act Creating the Municipal District of Jumalig in the Province of Quezon, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved May 17, 2024
- ^ "Jomalig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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