Jomalig, Quezon
| Jomalig | |
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| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Jomalig | |
| Coordinates: 14°42′45″N 122°22′11″E / 14.71250°N 122.36972°ECoordinates: 14°42′45″N 122°22′11″E / 14.71250°N 122.36972°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 1st district of Quezon |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Barangays | 5 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Rodelo Torres Tena |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 56.65 km2 (21.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,884 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4342 |
| Dialing code | 42 |
| Income class | 5th class; partially urban |
Jomalig is a fifth class municipality on the namesake island in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,884 persons, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3]
Geography
Jomalig Island is about 75 nautical miles (139 km) southeast of Polillo Islands. Mostly, the land of Jomalig is cultivated for agricultural land use. Most of the inhabitants of this island depend on coconut products, rice, fish and other root crops. Considered as one of the smallest and farthest island municipalities of Quezon Province, its land area is at 5,665 hectares (14,000 acres). Some of its land have been alienated and is dedicated mostly on coconut land which is at 3,104.0 hectares with 2,605 hectares which comprises forests, swamps and grassland.
The inhabitants of this municipality originates from different ethnic groups similar to those of from Eastern Samar, Bohol, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and mostly from Quezon Province.
Barangays
Jomalig is politically subdivided into 5 barangays.[2]
- Bukal
- Casuguran
- Gango
- Talisoy (Poblacion)
- Apad
History
The history of Jomalig Island is the only love story legend in Quezon province. Although many old Jomaligins (its people) do not know or not remember where Jomalig derives its name, there are few old residents who remembers the wonderful legend from their ancestors. Based on the story, there was a Datu who lived on island and had a beautiful daughter. A young man from a neighboring island wanted to marry the princess but Datu challenged him. The Datu said that he will only give his daughter if the young man can roam the island in one day and successfully shoot three fishes in every pond on the island. The young man took the Datu's challenged but in the end failed. At this point, he asked the girl to come with him but they failed to leave. Hopeless, he requested the princess to kiss him. The people in island witnessed what happened and they shouted “humalik”, and she kissed the young man. From that time on, the people on island named the island “Humalik”. Many years passed and the Humalik become Jomalig. Many old residents said that the Americans changed it when they conquered Philippines.
Due to the geographical location of Jomalig, the district found it difficult to be recognized and established which further contributed to its slow development. It was only in the year 1952 when Jomalig, Quezon was subdivided for agricultural and residential lots sponsored by Mayor Mamerto P. Azarias and the Municipal Council.
Only through the inauguration by the late Congressman Manuel S. Enverga did the civic leaders geared towards self-reliance. It instigated them towards development in agriculture and with this, many people from the Bicol Region migrated for a richer pastures and uplifted livelihood.
Jomalig Island was a former barrio of Polillo, but on January 22, 1961, with the enactment of Republic Act. No. 3372, Jomalig Island was separated from the municipal district of Polillo, Quezon.
Demographics
| Population census of Jomalig | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 4,542 | — |
| 1995 | 4,371 | −0.76% |
| 2000 | 5,817 | +5.88% |
| 2007 | 6,111 | +0.71% |
| 2010 | 6,884 | +4.05% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Infrastructure
The barangays are inter-connected via roads that are no more than 2 meters in width. Most of the roads are still unpaved. The roads from Talisoy's Poblacion to Sitio Salibungot around to its southern sitio, Moros is unpaved and sandy.
Gango, its southern barangay is composed of two sitios (Buton and Bukal) to which the road connecting it from the main barangay is alternately paved; to which most of its roads are still unpaved and is sandy as it crosses the southern shore of the island. The road at sitio Bukal can only be accessed by motorcycles if coming from the central barangay of Gango as the road is sandy. Sitio Bukal can be accessed via 4-wheeled multicabs if coming from Barangay Apad.
Barangay Apad is second the largest barangay of Jomalig, Island and is located at the east side of the island facing Pacific Ocean. All roads at this barangay is still unpaved as of April 2013.
Casuguran is primarily a grassland and still, the roads are alternately unpaved and dusty.
Talisoy being the central barangay is the most progressive in terms of paved roads and infrastructure and where the central rural health unit is located. Talisoy is the only town that has a public high school (Jomalig National High School).
Tourism
As of April 2013, there are still no resorts available. There are two beaches available at the island: Kanaway Beach and Salibungot Beach.[4]
Kanaway Beach is located at Sitio Petisan, Barangay Apad at the eastern side of the island facing Pacific Ocean. It is popular with its fine golden sands and natural sandy ripples. The golden sand is due to the abundance of corals with scientific name, Acropora caroliniana, along the nearby sea. Kanaway beach also has nearby rocky islets called Pulo and Manlanat. Pulo is accessible by foot during low tide and at high tide, the water is waist-high. Manlanat is a bird sanctuary. Because the beach faces east and because of its sand color, the beach is called "The Sunrise Beach of Jomalig".[5]
Salibungot Beach is located at Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisoy at the western side of Jomalig facing Lamon Bay. It is popular with its fine golden sands with a pinch of pink sands that become noticeable on sunsets. Aside from its fine sands, this beach also has abundant pine trees at its center which makes this beach suited for camping. Because the beach faces west and literally turns pink at sunset, Salibungot beach is called "The Pink Sunset beach of Jomalig".[6]
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ Discovering Jomalig: The Golden Island of Eastern Luzon, Schadow1 Expeditions
- ↑ Kanaway: The Sunrise Beach of Jomalig Island, Schadow1 Expeditions
- ↑ Salibungot: The Pink Sunset Beach of Jomalig Island, Schadow1 Expeditions
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Jomalig Quezon Travel Guide
- Jomalig Island Travel Guide
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