Lianga
Lianga | ||
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Municipality of Lianga | ||
Nicknames:
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 8°37′59″N 126°05′36″E / 8.632958°N 126.093217°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Caraga | |
Province | Surigao del Sur | |
District | 1st district | |
Founded | October 17, 1919 | |
Barangays | 13
(see ZIP code 8307 | |
PSGC | ||
IDD : area code | +63 (0)86 | |
Native languages | Surigaonon Agusan Cebuano Tagalog | |
Website | www |
Lianga, officially the Municipality of Lianga (
Etymology and legends
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A couple of centuries ago, along the bountiful bay facing the bluish sea of the Pacific Ocean, was a place like those in fairy tales. The white beaches were traversed by two rivers, one in the south and the other in the north. A little distance from the shoreline, the landscape started to rise until it reached its peak in the west, which is one of the ranges of the enchanted Mount Diwata. The place was thickly forested, blanketed with big trees, varieties of wild flowers, aerial plants, and vines. On the ground, wild animals of different species roam around the area. White, colorful birds and other winged creatures flit from tree to tree. Nature's music, like the chirping of birds, the humming of bees, and other wood-land insects intermingling with the sound of roaring waves, could be heard from a distance. This truly translates to the feeling of being born free in nature. The place was breathtaking to behold. Indeed, it was paradise where nature remained undisturbed.
Then men settled along the cove near river in the south. It was said that these early inhabitants were the
People going to the other side of the river have to wade across it slowly as the current was swift, it always took them such time to reach the other side of the river and they often say to themselves "Langan pagtabok" of "Malangan kita" (It delays to cross or we will be delayed). One day, as the old folks claimed, a foreigner passed by the place. After having crossed the river, he asked the people the name of the place. Thinking that the stranger was asking what they were doing, they answered "Langan pagtabok". The foreigner heard "Langan" and thought it was the name of the place, then people started calling the whole settlement "Langan". Later, with he influence of the Spanish "Li" alphabet, Langan was pronounced "Liangan". As generations passed, the final "N" in Llangan was dropped and the "Ll" sound was changed to "Li", hence says that is how Lianga got its name.[5]
History
Lianga is one of the oldest towns of the province of
In the history of
Almost half a century ago, the territorial land area of Lianga was vast, considering the fact that the present municipalities of San Agustin, Marihatag and Barobo were once a part of Lianga. The births of these three municipalities were the results of political subdivisions authored by the political leaders of the undivided
Significant development in Lianga has been noted since 1960 with the creation of
Lianga is a relatively urbanized area where 13,830 or 55.30% of the total population live in the three urban centers of Barangays Poblacion, Saint Christine, and Diatagon [Jiatagon] and 11,175 or 44.70% lives in the remaining rural barangay with a municipal population density equivalent to 98.70% person/km2. The economic situation in the municipality poses great challenges to its leader and people. Its economy remains predominantly agricultural. It is gifted by its geographic location but is not adequately blessed by nature with substantial endowment necessary to propel itself into a developing economy. The major crop is coconut, covering an area of 4,236 hectares. Rice ranks second with an area of 1,890 hectares. Other crops are corn, banana, and abaca. The Poblacion and Barangay Diatagon [Jiatagon] are the trading centers with most of the commodities coming from Davao, Butuan, and Surigao. The poor road condition limits the economic activities in the area.[5]
Geography
Barangays
Lianga is politically subdivided into 13
- Anibongan
- Ban-as
- Banahao
- Baucawe
- Diatagon [Jiatagon] (also has a large public market)
- Ganayon
- Liatimco
- Manyayay [which also contains Exemeria]
- Payasan
- Poblacion
- Saint Christine
- San Isidro
- San Pedro
Climate
Climate data for Lianga | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.4 (84.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.2 (77.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.6 (79.9) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.3 (79.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.4 (79.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.6 (70.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.4 (72.3) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.3 (72.2) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 639 (25.2) |
486 (19.1) |
401 (15.8) |
288 (11.3) |
259 (10.2) |
217 (8.5) |
205 (8.1) |
194 (7.6) |
205 (8.1) |
220 (8.7) |
334 (13.1) |
532 (20.9) |
3,980 (156.6) |
Source: Climate-Data.org[6] |
Lianga has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 5,471 | — |
1918 | 8,789 | +3.21% |
1939 | 15,770 | +2.82% |
1948 | 15,872 | +0.07% |
1960 | 17,182 | +0.66% |
1970 | 18,742 | +0.87% |
1975 | 19,897 | +1.21% |
1980 | 22,981 | +2.92% |
1990 | 24,908 | +0.81% |
1995 | 25,005 | +0.07% |
2000 | 25,014 | +0.01% |
2007 | 27,006 | +1.06% |
2010 | 28,905 | +2.50% |
2015 | 29,493 | +0.38% |
2020 | 33,869 | +2.76% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] |
Economy
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Culture
Festival
Inatu Festival – "Inatu" is from the kamayo language means "our very own". Celebrated every January.
Education
- North Eastern Mindanao State University – Lianga Campus
- Lianga National Comprehensive High School
- R. Moreno Integrated School
- St. Christine National High School (Fishery)
- Anibongan National High School
- Davisol National High School
- Diatagon Catholic High School (Private) and 19 Elementary Schools including Our Lady of Pompei School (Private)
Lumad schools
There are several Lumad community schools built by Lumads tribes themselves.
- Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV) Inc.
- Tribal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS) Inc.
These Lumad schools have been in the vanguard in fighting for the ancestral lands and the rights of the Lumad.
The Department of Education (Deped) recognized the Lumad community schools and the ALCADEV system through the Indigenous framework of education now observed by alternative tribal schools nationwide.[19][20][21] The policy framework was signed in 2012 by then-Secretary Armin Luistro.[22]
2015 Lianga Massacre
On September 1, 2015, executive director of ALCADEV was killed right inside the school premises while two other Lumad leaders, Dionel Campos, and Datu Bello Sinzo were killed in front of the community by the paramilitary group Magahat-Bagani.[23]
National Literacy Awards
These Lumad schools in Lianga have been awarded the Most Outstanding Literacy Program of Caraga region and in the Philippines for several years. This award is given by the Department of Education – Literacy Coordinating Council.
Controversy
There are allegations that both schools are not recognized by the Department of Education thus their curriculum are not accredited. In effect, students who would like to transfer to other DepEd recognized school is a big challenge continuing the year level of the student. If student would like to move to high school or college is not possible.
Tourism
- Bao-bao Falls – Barangay Diatagon
- Puro or Lianga Lighthouse – Barangay Poblacion
- Tagago Beach – Barangay Poblacion
- Kansilad Beach – Barangay Ganayon
- Lawis Beach – Barangay Banahao
- Causeway Beach – Barangay St. Christine
- Mahogany Road – Barangay Diatagon
- Little Nest or Tagaytay – Barangay San Pedro
- Pocto Cave – Barangay Manyayay
- Pamutuanan Cave – Barangay Liatimco
- Gran Ola Eco Surf Camp – Barangay Banahao (Lawis)
- Baugo Seaside Resort – Barangay Baucawe
- Busay Falls – Barangay Payasan
- Ancestral Houses – Barangay Poblacion
- Baywalk – Barangay Poblacion
- Big Times Beach Resort – Barangay Poblacion
- Davisol Mountain Trekking – Barangay Manyayay
References
- (DILG)
- (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ a b Souvenir Program Great Jubilee Year Celebration 2000
- ^ "Climate: Lianga". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Lumad alternative schools recognized by DepEd –rights advocate". GMA News Online. September 8, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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- ^ Padilla, Stephen Norries A. (November 5, 2012). "An inclusive education that respects indigenous cultures". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "A year after the Lianga massacre: No arrests of paramilitary perpetrators, military troops still in the villages | Karapatan". Karapatan. September 1, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2021.