Guimaras
Guimaras | |
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Province of Guimaras | |
PDP-Laban) | |
• Representative | Maria Lucille L. Nava (LP) |
• Legislature | Guimaras Provincial Board |
Area | |
• Total | 604.57 km2 (233.43 sq mi) |
• Rank | 77th out of 81 |
Highest elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[2] | |
• Total | 187,842 |
• Rank | 74th out of 81 |
• Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
• Rank | 28th out of 81 |
Demonym | Guimarasnon |
Divisions | |
• Independent cities | 0 |
• Component cities | 0 |
• Municipalities | |
• ZIP code | 5044–5048 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
ISO 3166 code | PH-GUI |
Spoken languages | |
Income classification | 4th class |
Website | guimaras |
Guimaras (
The province consists primarily of Guimaras Island, and also includes
Guimaras, formerly known as Himal-os, was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 22, 1992.
History
Spanish colonial era
About 1581,
Evangelization of Guimaras occurred around the same time the friars were making inroads in Panay. The
In 1742, the island came under the jurisdiction of Dumangas – now known as
American invasion era
Under
Japanese occupation era
In 1942,
In 1945, 10 U.S. divisions and 5 independent regiments would battle for Luzon, making it the largest campaign of the war and involving more troops than the United States had used in North Africa, Italy or southern France. The combined
Philippine independence
Provincial status
Guimaras gained its status as a sub-province of Iloilo through
Shortly after Guimaras acquired its provincial status, President Fidel V. Ramos appointed Emily Relucio-López as its first Governor.
The province of Guimaras was originally composed of three municipalities: Buenavista, Jordan, and
Ernesto L. Gedalanga was the first appointed mayor of Sibunag and Arsenio Zambarrano was also appointed mayor of San Lorenzo. The temporary seat of government of the Municipality of Sibunag is at Barangay Dasal while the temporary seat of Government of the Municipality of San Lorenzo is at Barangay Cabano.
Contemporary
Guimaras oil spill
In August 2006, the
Geography
Guimaras comprises primarily of Guimaras Island, and the minor islets of Inampulugan, Guiwanon (or Guiuanon), Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao and many more. The province covers a total area of 604.57 square kilometres (233.43 sq mi)[13] occupying the southeastern section of the Western Visayas region.
Mount Bontoc is the highest point in the province of Guimaras with an elevation of 892 ft (272 m) above sea level, located in municipality of Sibunag. Mount Dinulman is the second highest mountain with an elevation of 879 ft (268 m) also located in Sibunag.
The province has 5 municipalities. There is only one
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Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 21,467 | — |
1918 | 27,170 | +1.58% |
1939 | 38,547 | +1.68% |
1948 | 40,697 | +0.60% |
1960 | 57,560 | +2.93% |
1970 | 73,014 | +2.40% |
1975 | 84,515 | +2.98% |
1980 | 92,382 | +1.80% |
1990 | 117,990 | +2.48% |
1995 | 126,470 | +1.31% |
2000 | 141,450 | +2.43% |
2007 | 151,238 | +0.93% |
2010 | 162,943 | +2.75% |
2015 | 174,613 | +1.33% |
2020 | 187,842 | +1.45% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][15] |
The population of Guimaras in the 2020 census was 187,842 people, with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.[4]
The people of the province, called Guimarasnon, speak Hiligaynon as the primary language, as it was once a sub-province of Iloilo. Filipino and English are widely spoken and understood.
Religion
The two predominant religions in the municipality are the Roman Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church). The St. Paul's Theological Seminary (SPTS) in Jordan is the regional seminary of the Philippine Independent Church serving its Visayas and Mindanao dioceses.
Economy
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The sectors having the most potential to support Guimaras' economic development are mangoes, tourism, cashew cultivation, and food processing. Another expanding sector is fishery, which includes growing seaweed. Infrastructure, capacity-building initiatives, more favorable legislation, and higher investments are just a few examples of local variables that have boosted the potential growth of these industries.
Guimaras is well known for its agricultural crops, particularly the mangoes, half of all exported mangoes come from this island. The island province is famous for producing one of the sweetest mangoes in the world, thus earning the nickname "Mango Capital of the Philippines" from local and foreign tourists. Guimaras mangoes are reportedly served at the White House and Buckingham Palace.[23][24][25] Guimaras' largest event of the year is the Manggahan Festival (the Mango Festival).[26] The variety of mangoes produced are also best for making dried mangoes, jam and other special delicacies. They also produce other fruits and vegetables such as bananas, tomatoes, and eggplants among others.[27]
Transportation
Steel or Fiberglass Ferry boats ply regularly from Parola, Iloilo in Iloilo City to Jordan, Guimaras and Buenavista, Guimaras, taking about 15 to 20 minutes per journey. RORO or roll-on/roll-off vessels sail from Lapuz Notre Port, Iloilo City to Jordan Port in Jordan, Guimaras, every 30 minutes to one hour starting at 4:30AM to 6:30PM, taking about 30mins per way.
There is also a Ferry plying from Sibunag Port to Pulupandan in Negros Occidental.
Government
The Governor of Guimaras is Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava, a member of the
Tourism
Guimaras attracts tourists particularly in May, when the Manggahan Festival takes place. In the festival, locals wear mango-inspired costumes and design mango-themed floats in a parade that makes its way around the island. Pastries and confectionery with mango ingredients, as well unprepared mangoes, are also sold in relatively large quantities. Tourism also includes visits to agricultural areas across the island, such as the Oro Verde Mango Plantation.
The island is also a growing destination for ecotourism. Talkong Island, off Guimaras' south coast, is a area of natural beauty recognized by the Philippine government. Tourists frequently visit areas such as the Guisi, Alubihod, Tatlong Pulo, and Natago beaches. Ave Maria Island is another ecological destination near Jordan. Some tourists also choose to visit the San Lorenzo Wind Farm, a series of turbines located near the island's eastern coast.
Guimaras is also a site for
See also
- List of islands of the Philippines
- Taklong Island National Marine Reserve
References
- ^ "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Official map of province Archived May 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Province of Guimaras
- ^ a b "Guimaras History". Islands Philippines.
- ISBN 0-395-10948-5.)
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - ^ a b "U.S. Forces Began Main Battle For Philippines 75 Years Ago". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "US Army in WW II". Robert Ross Smith.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 4667 - An Act Creating the Subprovince of Guimaras in the Province of Iloilo". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ "An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991". The LawPhil Project.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7896; An Act Creating the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. February 20, 1995. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7897 - An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ Ombion, Karl G.; Lachica, Ryan B. (2006). "Guimaras Oil Spill Ship Found Unfit for Sailing". Bulatlat. Archived from the original on January 9, 2007. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
As of press time, the ship's sinking has already caused an oil spill contaminating 200 kilometers of the coastline of Nueva Valencia, Sibunag and San Lorenzo towns. This has reportedly affected more than 20 sq. km of coral reefs, 1,100 has. of the Taclong national marine reserve in Nueva Valencia, at least 4,000 fishermen and 17,000 households in several coastal villages.
- ^ a b "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 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.
- ^ "2009 Official Poverty Statistics of the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. February 8, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence and Magnitude of Poor Population, by Region and Province: 1991, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence and Magnitude of Poor Population, by Region and Province: 1991, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence and Magnitude of Poor Population, by Region and Province: 1991, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Updated Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence and Magnitude of Poor Population with Measures of Precision, by Region and Province: 2015 and 2018". Philippine Statistics Authority. June 4, 2020.
- ^ Alexander R. Bautista. "The hidden jewel that is Guimaras". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on July 2, 2013.
- ^ Stefanie (October 4, 2010). "Journey of a lifetime". blogspot.
- ^ "Philippine Mangoes Naihain na sa White House at Buckingham Palace". GMA News. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Manggahan Festival". guimaras.gov. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012.
- ^ a b "Beyond Guimaras Mango: What is the Economy of Guimaras? - Streamtech". September 25, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
External links
- Media related to Guimaras at Wikimedia Commons
- Provincial Government of Guimaras
- Geographic data related to Guimaras at OpenStreetMap