Himamaylan

Himamaylan
Himamaylan; Dakbanwa sang Himamaylan
	Component city
	City of Himamaylan
	Himamaylan City Hall
	Seal
	Nickname(s): Maylan; Home of Himaya-an Festival and Patik Kawayan
	Motto(s): Onward To More Progress
	Map of Negros Occidental with Himamaylan highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Himamaylan Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 10°06′N 122°52′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province	Negros Occidental
District	5th district of Negros Occidental
Founded	1575
Cityhood	March 5, 2001
Barangays	19 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor	Rogelio Raymund I. Tongson Jr.
• Vice Mayor	Justin Dominic S. Gatuslao
• Congressman	Maria Lourdes Arroyo-Lesaca
• Electorate	68,213 voters (2019)
Area [2]
• Total	367.04 km2 (141.71 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
• Total	106,880
• Density	290/km2 (750/sq mi)
• Households	25,229
Economy
• Income class	3rd city income class
• Poverty incidence	19.76% (2015)[4]
• Revenue (₱)	552,994,367.52 (2016)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6108
PSGC	064510000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)34
Climate type	tropical climate
Native languages	Hiligaynon; Tagalog
Website	himamaylancity.gov.ph

Himamaylan (/hiːmɑːˈmaɪlən/), officially the City of Himamaylan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Himamaylan; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Himamaylan), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 106,880 people.[3]

This component city located is 83 kilometres (52 mi) south of Bacolod, the provincial capital. 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.

Himamaylan became a city on March 5, 2001, through a proclamation by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028. It is the only city in the 5th District of Negros Occidental.

Etymology

The term "Himamaylan" is a portmanteau of the two Hiligaynon words hima and babaylan. It is alleged that the settlement's early Malay inhabitants suffered from a foot malady called hima, and their employment of witch doctors called babaylan caused the Spanish occupiers to call them Himamaylan.[5][6]

History

In 1795, Himamaylan became the capital of Negros.[7] 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.[5]

In 2001, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act No. 9028, providing for the conversion of the municipality into a city after a favorable plebiscite.

Geography

Himamaylan is located at the center-most cove on the coastline of Negros Island. Himamaylan has a natural harbor characterized by deep waters favorable to access by marine vessels.

Located in the center 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.

Barangays

Himamaylan City is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.

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 City, Negros Occidental
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 [8]

Demographics

Population census of Himamaylan
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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][9][10][11]

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

Economy

The city's main sources of livelihood include fishery, sugarcane farming and sugar production, rice farming, mango cultivation and ethanol exports.[6]

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References

"City". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
"Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
"PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
"Negros Occidental, Himamaylan City". Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
"About Himamaylan City". Retrieved 2008-09-02.
"Inside Negros: Himamaylan City". Archived from the original on 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
"Himamaylan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
"Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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[1] "City". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 May 2013.

[nscb-area-2] "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA15–06-3] Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[nohc-5] "Negros Occidental, Himamaylan City". Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-09-02.

[ahc-6] "About Himamaylan City". Retrieved 2008-09-02.

[7] "Inside Negros: Himamaylan City". Archived from the original on 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-09-02.

[met_norms-8] "Himamaylan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.

[NSO10–06-9] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-06-10] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-11] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.