Mallig, officially the Municipality of Mallig (Ilocano: Ili ti Mallig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mallig), is a landlocked municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,208 people.[6]
Mallig | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Mallig | |
 Downtown area | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Great Plains of Isabela | |
 Map of Isabela with Mallig highlighted | |
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.svg)  Mallig Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°12′31″N 121°36′38″E / 17.2086°N 121.6106°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley |
| Province | Isabela |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | April 8, 1952[1] |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jose Philip F. Calderon |
| • Vice Mayor | Diosdado B. Felipe |
| • Representative | Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III |
| • Electorate | 21,355 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 133.40 km2 (51.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[4] | |
• Total | 32,208 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,814 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 15.31 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 138.8 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 709.3 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 130.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 144 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Isabela 2 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3323 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 |
| Native languages | Ibanag Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Etymology
editThe municipality of Mallig was called after the Mallig River that runs through it.
History
editThe area was first mentioned by Fray Pedro de Santo Tomas as the area to which the Irraya/Gaddang fled after the revolt of Dayag and Catabay in 1621 in what is now Ilagan City.
In 1939, then President Manuel L. Quezon declared the westernmost part of the province as a resettlement area, historically known as the Mallig Plains Resettlement Area. From then on, the influx of settlers from the Central Plains and the Ilocos Region encouraged more other settlers to migrate westward in these Kalinga-dominated plains.
Mallig was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 678 authored in 1952 by then Congressman Samuel F. Reyes. The act was approved on April 8, 1952,[1] with the former barrio of Olango as the seat of government. The territory comprising Mallig was taken from several neighboring towns:
- from Roxas: barangay of Holy Friday, San Jose (East), and San Jose (West)
- from Ilagan: barangay of Casili, Olango Primero, Olango Segundo, San Jose Nuevo, and Manano
- from Tumauini: barangay of Barucbuc, Siempre Viva Norte, Siempre Viva Sur Bimmonton, Pasurgong, Manga, and Settlement No. 1
- from Santo Tomas: barangay of Abut and Minagbag[7]
Mallig was a harsh abode for the migrants at the beginning, particularly because of the hostile natives who dominated the area, and also because of the occurrence of endemic malaria. It took the settlers gradual adaptation and acclimatization before they finally convinced their relatives and other migrants to settle permanently.[8]
Geography
editMallig is bounded by the towns of Paracelis, Mountain Province on its western limits, Quezon, Isabela on its northern limits, Roxas, Isabela on its southern limits and by both Delfin Albano and Quirino, Isabela on its eastern limits. Mallig is 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Ilagan and 393 kilometres (244 mi) from Manila. The municipality has a land area of 133.40 square kilometers or 51.51 square miles which constitutes 1.07% of Isabela's total area.
Its main gateway is the Santiago-Tuguegarao Road which is a part of the national highway. The Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig road, a provincial road, also serves as an important point of entry to Mallig.
It is also an agricultural town mainly composed of agricultural farms such as rice fields and corn fields which makes its rural landscape.
Barangays
editMallig is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. [9] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- San Pedro (Barucbuc Sur)
- Bimonton
- Casili
- Centro I
- Holy Friday
- Jacinto Baniqued (Centro II pob)
- Maligaya
- Manano
- Olango
- Rang-ayan
- San Jose Norte I
- San Jose Sur
- Siempre Viva Norte
- Trinidad
- Victoria
- San Jose Norte II
- San Ramon
- Siempre Viva Sur
Climate
edit| Climate data for Mallig, Isabela | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
28 (82) |
32 (90) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 31.2 (1.23) |
23 (0.9) |
27.7 (1.09) |
28.1 (1.11) |
113.5 (4.47) |
141.4 (5.57) |
176.4 (6.94) |
236.6 (9.31) |
224.9 (8.85) |
247.7 (9.75) |
222.9 (8.78) |
178 (7.0) |
1,651.4 (65) |
| Average rainy days | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 144 |
| Source: World Weather Online[10] | |||||||||||||
The climate in Mallig is tropical. Mallig has significant rainfall most months, with a short dry season. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 27.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1784 mm.
Demographics
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the 2020 census, the population of Mallig, Isabela, was 32,208 people,[4] with a density of 240 inhabitants per square kilometre or 620 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Mallig
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
23.60 2009
23.80 2012
18.65 2015
13.29 2018
16.34 2021
15.31 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] |
Mallig is considered as one of the largest exporters of rice, corn, and tobacco in the Mallig Plains Region.[23]
Major industries
editMallig is one of the top producers of agricultural products in the province. Its principal crops is mainly rice but corn and tobacco are produced in quantity. The municipality is often referred to as the "rice and nateng capital of the province." Other major crops are mango, calamansi (calamondin orange), banana, peanut, and vegetables.[24]
Government
editLocal government
editAs a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.
The municipality of Mallig is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| District Representative | Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III |
| Municipal Mayor | Jose Philip F. Calderon |
| Municipal Vice-Mayor | Diosdado B. Felipe |
| Municipal Councilors | Deo Angelo G. Elefante |
| Carlos V. Balagan | |
| Ronaldo V. Baniqued | |
| Angelito O. Ramiscal, Jr. | |
| Marjorie P. Isidro | |
| Samuel A. Baniqued | |
| Petra R. Pascual | |
| Princess Jamille L. Carasig |
Congress representation
editMallig, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.[26]
Education
editThe Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[27] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley.[28] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
- Mallig Plains Colleges
- Mallig National High School
- Mallig Plains National High School
- San Jose National High School
References
edit- ^ a b "Republic Act No. 678 - Mallig, Isabela Municipality Creation". Jur - Philippine Jurisprudence and Laws. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Municipality of Mallig | (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 II (Cagayan Valley)". 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.
- ^ "Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the Philippines". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Mallig in the Province of Isabela". LawPH.com. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ "Mallig, History". malligisabela.com/. malligisabela.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Mallig, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Isabela". 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.
- ^ "Mallig Isabela, Rice, Corn, and Tobacco Productions". Philippine Statistical Authority | Government Agency. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Domingo, Leander (September 25, 2020). "Mallig, Isabela and other municipalities crops get boost". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mallig, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.
- ^ "Mallig Plains Colleges". CHED | Department of Education. November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mallig National High School | Notable Institution In Mallig". Philippine Places | Public Website. November 19, 2005. Retrieved November 19, 2020.