Hinigaran
| Hinigaran | |
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| Bayan ng Hinigaran (Tagalog) | |
| Nickname(s): The Gateway to Southern Negros | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Congr. district | 5th district of Negros Occidental |
| Established | 1768 |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Hermilo L. Aguilar |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 154.92 km2 (59.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 81,925 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6106 |
| Dialing code | 34 |
| Languages | Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Tagalog, English |
Hinigaran is a first class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines, about 54 kilometres (34 mi) south from Bacolod City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 81,925 people.[3]
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Barangays
Hinigaran is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.
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History
The early inhabitants of this town were the semi-primitive people called "Mundos" and "Ambaks". When traders and settlers from Panay started moving in, the natives were driven to the mountains. The new settlers were called "Tagahigad" and when the Spaniards came the place was called "Ginigaran" from the word "higad" but it was later spelled and pronounced as Hinigaran.
The town was founded in 1765 and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Cosio,Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo,and Dano-og—some of whom were from Panay.
The Spaniards established the seat of the "pueblo" in Jacinto and Zamora Streets, and the town was governed by "Capitanes Municipales", Tenientes Absolato" and Cabeza de Barangays". When revolt against the Spanish Government broke out, Capitan Bibiano Gelvosa and his followers fought bravely against the Spaniards. He was the last "Capitan Municipal" when the Americans arrived.
Demographics
| Population census of Hinigaran | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 68,739 | — |
| 1995 | 71,519 | +0.75% |
| 2000 | 74,997 | +1.02% |
| 2007 | 80,528 | +0.99% |
| 2010 | 81,925 | +0.63% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Economy and profile
- Total Internal Revenue Allotment: Php 73,806,973.00
- Total Income: Php 27,203,343.68
- Major Industry: Agriculture and fishing
- Products: Nylon shell, Capiz shell, Talaba, firecrackers manufacturing
- Market Days: Thursdays and Sunday
- Town Fiesta: April 30
- Patronal Fiesta: July 22
- Patron Saint: Saint Mary Magdalene
Malls/Supermarket
- Lopues Value Store
- Prince Hypermart
- Puregold (Coming Soon)
- Savemore (Coming Soon)
- Citymall (Coming Soon)
- Gaisano Grand Mall (Coming Soon)
Education
- Number of Elementary Schools : 25
- Number of Secondary Schools : 7
- Number of College : 1 — Central Philippines State University – Hinigaran/Cong. Mariano M. Yulo Campus
Landmarks
- San Jose Muscovado Sugar Mill
- Brgy. Pilar World War II Marker
- Mary Magdalene Church
- Talabahan Plantation
- Paradiso Beach Resort
- Mini Rizal Park
- Canonoy Beach Resort
- Senator Esperidion Guanco Bridge
References
External links
- Hinigaran Profile at the Official Website of Negros Occidental
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- "Banana plant with five hearts" in Hinigaran
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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