Hinigaran
Municipality of Hinigaran
St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Hinigaran
St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Hinigaran
Flag of Hinigaran
Nickname(s): 
"The Gateway to Southern Negros"
"The Oyster and Pyrotechnics Capital of Negros Occidental"
Motto: 
"Hugpong Hinugyaw Hinigaranon"
Map of Negros Occidental with Hinigaran highlighted
Map of Negros Occidental with Hinigaran highlighted
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Hinigaran is located in Philippines
Hinigaran
Hinigaran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°16′N 122°51′E / 10.27°N 122.85°E / 10.27; 122.85
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceNegros Occidental
District 5th district
Founded1768
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorJose Nadie P. Arceo
  Vice MayorMary Grace S. Arceo
  RepresentativeEmilio Bernardino L. Yulo III
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate53,198 voters (2022)
Area
  Total154.92 km2 (59.81 sq mi)
Elevation
5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Highest elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
  Total88,909
  Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
  Households
22,592
Economy
  Income class1st municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
19.36
% (2018)[4]
  Revenue325 million (2020)
  Assets738.1 million (2020)
  Expenditure241.6 million (2020)
  Liabilities305.3 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityNegros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6106
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)34
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitewww.hinigaran.ph

Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hinigaran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hinigaran), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,909 people.[3]

It is 52 kilometres (32 mi) south from Bacolod.

History

The early inhabitants of this town were the aboriginal 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, Curio, 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.

Geography

Barangays

Hinigaran is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Anahaw
  • Aranda
  • Baga-as
  • Barangay I (Poblacion)
  • Barangay II (Poblacion)
  • Barangay III (Poblacion)
  • Barangay IV (Poblacion)
  • Bato
  • Calapi
  • Camalobalo
  • Camba-og
  • Cambugsa
  • Candumarao
  • Gargato
  • Himaya
  • Miranda
  • Nanunga
  • Narauis
  • Palayog
  • Paticui
  • Pilar
  • Quiwi
  • Tagda
  • Tuguis

Climate

Climate data for Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)
31
(88)
32
(90)
33
(91)
32
(90)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)
29
(1.1)
55
(2.2)
65
(2.6)
141
(5.6)
210
(8.3)
212
(8.3)
176
(6.9)
180
(7.1)
180
(7.1)
130
(5.1)
70
(2.8)
1,486
(58.6)
Average rainy days 9.0 7.2 11.1 13.5 25.6 28.4 28.9 27.3 26.9 27.7 21.8 13.8 241.2
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics

Population census of Hinigaran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 14,256    
1918 16,097+0.81%
1939 27,438+2.57%
1948 29,017+0.62%
1960 36,240+1.87%
1970 46,010+2.41%
1975 52,018+2.49%
1980 54,717+1.02%
1990 68,739+2.31%
1995 71,519+0.75%
2000 74,997+1.02%
2007 80,528+0.99%
2010 81,925+0.63%
2015 85,602+0.84%
2020 88,909+0.75%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

The people in the town speak the Hiligaynon language (often called Ilonggo). Filipino and English are generally understood.

Economy

Economic profile

Malls/Supermarkets

  • Metro Gaisano Mall
  • Lopues Value Store
  • Prince Hypermart
  • Puregold
  • Melva's Grocery
  • D'Garisson Mini Mart
  • Negros Grace Pharmacy Grocery Store
  • Mercury Drug Store w/ Grocery Store
  • KJ Fairmart

Upcoming Malls/Supermarkets

  • CityMall (Coming soon)
  • Savemore (Coming soon)
  • Gaisano Grand Mall (Coming soon)

Banking Institutions

  • BDO
  • RCBC
  • Producers Bank
  • Banko (a subsidiary of BPI)
  • Land Bank (Coming soon)
  • Development Bank of the Philippines (Coming soon)
  • Metro Bank (Coming soon)
  • Philippine National Bank (Coming soon)
  • EastWest Bank (Coming soon)

Health Services

  • Hinigaran Community Hospital
  • Hinigaran Doctor's Hospital
  • Hinigaran Holy Mother of Mercy Hospital

Media Network

  • 105.7 Radyo Natin Hinigaran
  • 89.7 K5 News FM Hinigaran

Education

  • Number of Elementary Schools : 25
  • Number of Secondary Schools : 7
  • Hinigaran National High School
  • Hinigaran Institute
  • Madeleine Academy
  • Pahilanga National High School
  • Negros Occidental National Agro-Industrial School of Home Industries
  • Esteban Jalandoni National High School Calapi Main/ Baga-as Extension
  • Fundamental Baptist Christian School
  • Number of college :2 Central Philippines State University Hinigaran Campus (2011)
  • Southern Negros Polytechnic University (coming soon)

Tourism

  • San Jose Muscovado Sugar Mill
  • Barangay Pilar World War II Marker
  • Mary Magdalene Church
  • Talabahan Plantation
  • Paradiso del Sur Beach Resort
  • Mini Rizal Park
  • Canonoy Beach Resort
  • Bulobito-on Beach Resort
  • Makikiling Point Beach Resort
  • Senator Esperidion Guanco Bridge
  • Espiso Beach Resort
  • Tagda Pier
  • Linao Lake Farm Resort
  • Hinigaran Sakura Tree

References

  1. Municipality of Hinigaran | (DILG)
  2. "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.
  3. 1 2 Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Hinigaran: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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