Isabela, Negros Occidental
Isabela, officially the Municipality of Isabela, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 62,146 people.[3]
Isabela | |
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Municipality of Isabela | |
Barangay Camangcamang with Mabinay Mountains seen in the distance | |
Nickname(s): The Sweet Heart of Negros | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Isabela highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Isabela Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°12′N 122°59′E | |
Country | |
Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
Province | Negros Occidental |
District | 5th district of Negros Occidental |
Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Irene C. Montilla |
• Vice Mayor | Renato M. Malabor Jr. |
• Congresswoman | Ma. Lourdes Arroyo-Lesaca |
• Electorate | 40,017 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 178.76 km2 (69.02 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census)[3] | |
• Total | 62,146 |
• Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
• Households | 13,332 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 26.84% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue (₱) | 135,452,509.52 (2016) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6128 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
Climate type | tropical climate |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog |
Website | www |
Isabela is known for BISCOM (Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company) located in nearby Binalbagan town.
Mayor Enrique “Quito” Montilla III is widely known for breathing life back into the Municipality of Isabela.
In 1951, the barrios of Magallon, Odiong and Guinpanaan were separated from Isabela and formed into the town of Magallon (now Moises Padilla).[5]
Barangays
Isabela is politically subdivided into 30 barangays ("Pob." means poblacion).
- Amin
- Banogbanog
- Bulad
- Bungahin
- Cabcab
- Camangcamang
- Camp Clark
- Cansalongon
- Guintubhan
- Libas
- Limalima
- Makilignit
- Mansablay
- Maytubig
- Panaquiao
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 5 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 8 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 9 (Poblacion)
- Riverside
- Rumirang
- San Agustin
- Sebucawan
- Sikatuna
- Tinongan
Climate
Climate data for Isabela, Negros Occidental | |||||||||||||
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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 [6] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 12,836 | — |
1918 | 19,653 | +2.88% |
1939 | 43,509 | +3.86% |
1948 | 33,743 | −2.78% |
1960 | 29,769 | −1.04% |
1970 | 33,636 | +1.23% |
1975 | 37,400 | +2.15% |
1980 | 39,704 | +1.20% |
1990 | 47,010 | +1.70% |
1995 | 49,019 | +0.79% |
2000 | 48,719 | −0.13% |
2007 | 58,819 | +2.63% |
2010 | 59,523 | +0.43% |
2015 | 62,146 | +0.82% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9] |
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References
- "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 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.
- "An act creating the municipality of Magallon in the province of Negros Occidental". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- "Isabela: 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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