Himamaylan
Component city in Negros Occidental, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Himamaylan (/hiːmɑːˈmaɪlən/), officially the City of Himamaylan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Himamaylan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Himamaylan), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 116,240 people.[3]
Himamaylan | |
|---|---|
| City of Himamaylan | |
 Himamaylan City Hall | |
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| Nickname(s): Maylan Home of Himaya Festival | |
| Motto: Maylan: My Land | |
 Map of Negros Occidental with Himamaylan highlighted | |
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.svg) Himamaylan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°06′N 122°52′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 1575 |
| Cityhood | March 5, 2001 |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Rogelio Raymund I. Tongson, Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Justin Dominic S. Gatuslao |
| • Representative | Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo III |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 73,697 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 367.04 km2 (141.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 116,240 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| • Households | 28,225 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 25.44 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,274 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 3,316 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 980.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 876.4 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6108 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | himamaylancity |
Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps. The city celebrates the Himaya-an Festival every April 14–25.
Etymology
During the Spanish and American colonial period, "Himamaylan" was spelled as "Guimamaylan" or "Gimamaylan".[5][6]
It is derived from "Mamaylan", one of the pre-colonial names of Negros Island by Cebuano-speaking Visayans, and may refer specifically to the pre-colonial settlement in Himamaylan.[7][8]
History
In 1795, Himamaylan became the capital of Negros.[9] At that time, the city served as a garrison for occupying Spanish forces. Today, the old Spanish-built fort constructed as a lookout point for frequent Moro raids is one of the historical attractions found in the city.[10]
Cityhood
In March 5, 2001, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act No. 9028, providing for the conversion of the municipality into a city after a favourable plebiscite. Making it the only city in the 5th District of the province.
Geography
Summarize
Perspective
Himamaylan is located at the centre-most cove on the coastline of Negros Island. Himamaylan has a natural harbour characterised by deep waters favourable to access by marine vessels.
Located in the centre of the island, the city is conducive to operations reaching all parts of the country and the rest of Southeast Asia from a strategic point. Most portions of the city are plains and generally have fertile soil, conducive for agriculture. The city's rivers are 12 feet (3.7 m) or deeper, providing drainage for farmland.
This city is 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Bacolod, the provincial capital.
Barangays
Himamaylan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Aguisan
- Buenavista
- Cabadiangan
- Cabanbanan
- Carabalan
- Caradio-an
- Libacao
- Mambagaton
- Nabali-an
- Mahalang
- San Antonio
- Sara-et
- Su-ay
- Talaban
- To-oy
- Barangay I (Poblacion)
- Barangay II (Poblacion)
- Barangay III (Poblacion)
- Barangay IV (Poblacion)
Climate
| Climate data for Himamaylan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (74) |
| 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[11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 14,932 | — |
| 1918 | 15,559 | +0.27% |
| 1939 | 28,407 | +2.91% |
| 1948 | 33,984 | +2.01% |
| 1960 | 41,985 | +1.78% |
| 1970 | 53,663 | +2.48% |
| 1975 | 65,521 | +4.09% |
| 1980 | 70,467 | +1.47% |
| 1990 | 81,014 | +1.40% |
| 1995 | 83,268 | +0.52% |
| 2000 | 88,684 | +1.36% |
| 2007 | 102,014 | +1.95% |
| 2010 | 103,006 | +0.35% |
| 2015 | 106,880 | +0.71% |
| 2020 | 116,240 | +1.66% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15] | ||
Language
The people in the city speak Hiligaynon. Tagalog and English are generally understood.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Himamaylan
10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
52.25 2003
35.73 2006
30.50 2009
31.37 2012
23.50 2015
19.76 2018
23.96 2021
25.44 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] |
The city's main sources of livelihood include fishery, sugarcane farming and sugar production, rice farming, mango cultivation and ethanol exports.[24]
Sister city
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