Ferrol, Romblon
| Ferrol | |
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| Municipality | |
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Ferrol town hall | |
 Map of Romblon with Ferrol highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Ferrol Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°20′N 121°57′E / 12.333°N 121.950°ECoordinates: 12°20′N 121°57′E / 12.333°N 121.950°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Romblon |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1978 |
| Barangays | 6 |
| Government[1][2] | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Jun Mayor |
| • Vice Mayor | Boy Fabila |
| • Councilors |
Antonio Compas Vicente Gregorio Eva Agustin Christian Gervacio Faith Lota Pedro Gelindon Redante Prado Elma Fampo |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 26.72 km2 (10.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 6,802 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5506 |
| Dialing code | 42 |
Ferrol is a sixth class municipality in the province of Romblon, in the Philippines.
History
Ferrol was established in 1850 as a barrio of Odiongan municipality by Spanish colonial authorities. They discovered the place some 10 kilometers southwest after repulsing and chasing a convoy of Muslim pirates that attacked Odiongan. The Spanish noted the resemblance of the bay in the vicinity to the bay of Ferrol, Spain, which is the home port of Spain's Maritime Department of the North, hence the town's name.[5]
In 1978, in order to consolidate the Onhan-speaking barangays of Odiongan into one municipality, Assemblyman Nemesio Ganan Jr. authored a bill in the Congress of the Philippines which created Ferrol, together with the barangays of Agnocnoc, Bunsoran, Hinagoman, Tubigon, and Claro M. Recto in a new municipality. Ferrol formally became the 16th municipality in Romblon by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1492, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos.[6]
Geography
Ferrol is located on Tablas Island. It is bounded on the north by Odiongan, on the west by the Tablas Strait, on the east by Santa Maria, and on the south by Looc. It has a total land area of 26.72 sq. km.[3]
Barangays
Ferrol is politically subdivided into 6 barangays:[3]
- Agnonoc
- Bunsoran
- Claro M. Recto
- Poblacion
- Hinaguman
- Tubigon
Demographics
| Population census of Ferrol | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 5,772 | — |
| 2000 | 5,924 | +0.56% |
| 2007 | 6,395 | +1.06% |
| 2010 | 6,802 | +2.27% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[4] | ||
According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,802 people.[4] Onhan, together with Hiligaynon and English, is the medium of communication in business and trade.
Local government
Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991,[7] the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde), a vice-mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms.
Jun Mayor, an independent candidate, and Boy Fabila of the Nacionalista Party, are the incumbent mayor and vice mayor of Ferrol from 2013 to 2016, respectively.[2]
Economy
Ferrol has the highest level of vegetable production in Romblon. Livestock and rice farming are also present in the coastal areas which is mostly for home consumption and grown in small scale. Other economic opportunities include copra farming, fish cultivation, agricultural manufacturing and retail, and tourism. The Tablas Island Electric cooperative supplies 41.78% of households in Ferrol with electricity. As for water supply, the town has a Level 3 water supply system and a Level 4 irrigation system with 75 service areas.[5]
Landline and cellular phone services from PLDT, Smart, and Globe are already available in Ferrol. The town is connected to nearby Odiongan and other municipalities through the Tablas Circumferential Road. Jeepneys and tricycles are the common form of land transportation. A port in Barangay Agnocnoc caters to intra-provincial travel and fishing vessels.[5]
Tourist attractions and transport
Beaches near Ferrol include Atabay and Guin-awayan beaches. Caves the Mabaho and Burobintana caves. The town is accessible via Odiongan by RORO vessels from Batangas City or Roxas, Oriental Mindoro.[5]
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Partial, Unofficial Results: 2013 Elections". Rappler. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Province: Romblon". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Fabula, Milex (2001). "Profile: Ferrol". Romblon Travel Guide. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ↑ A Decree Creating the Municipality of Ferrol in the Province of Romblon ChanRobles.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-17.
- ↑ "An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991". 8th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
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