Ibaan

Ibaan
Municipality

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Map of Batangas showing the location of Ibaan
Location within Batangas province
Ibaan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°49′N 121°08′E / 13.82°N 121.13°E / 13.82; 121.13Coordinates: 13°49′N 121°08′E / 13.82°N 121.13°E / 13.82; 121.13
Country Philippines
Region Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
Province Batangas
District 4th District
Founded February 11, 1832
Barangays 26 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Juan V. Toreja
 • Vice Mayor Joy Salvame
Area [2]
 • Total 68.99 km2 (26.64 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 52,970
 • Density 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  33,773
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4230
IDD : area code  +63 (0)43
Income class 2nd class
PSGC 041010000
Website www.ibaan.gov.ph

Ibaan, officially the Municipality of Ibaan (Filipino: Bayan ng Ibaan), is a municipality in the province of Batangas in the Calabarzon (Region IV-A) of the Philippines. The population was 52,970 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 33,773 registered voters.[4]

Ibaan is located 96 kilometres (60 mi) south of Manila. It is bounded on the northwest by San Jose, the northeast by Lipa City, the east by Rosario, the southeast by Taysan, and the southwest by Batangas City. It has a land area of 68.99 square kilometres (26.64 sq mi) at an altitude of 124 metres (407 ft) above sea level.

It is a predominantly Roman Catholic community, with small percentages of Protestants and members of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Tagalog is the local language in the Batangueño dialect; however, English is included in its educational curriculum and is often used in official dealings and transactions.

Temperature is moderate both in its rainy and dry seasons, conducive to farming, agricultural and livestock production, which are the most common occupations. There are fewer farmers each year as residents switch to hog-raising, which provides better income.

Ibaan is known as the home of the "kulambo" (mosquito net), as its production and trading has become one of the most profitable businesses in the locality. Ibaan is also known for their tamales that are wrapped in banana leaves.

The town celebrates its foundation day every February 11, with a simple festival called "Les Kuhliembo Festival", featuring their products: tamales, kulambo, habi, liempo, and tubo (sugar cane).

Geography

Ibaan is located at 13°49′N 121°08′E / 13.82°N 121.13°E / 13.82; 121.13.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 68.99 square kilometres (26.64 sq mi) [2] constituting 2.21% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometre- (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.

Barangays

Ibaan is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[5] Bungahan was constituted as a barrio in 1956.[6]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[7]
041010001 Bago 3.9% 2,047 1,985 ▴ 0.59%
041010002 Balanga 3.6% 1,883 1,781 ▴ 1.07%
041010003 Bungahan 2.6% 1,355 1,276 ▴ 1.15%
041010004 Calamias 4.0% 2,125 1,848 ▴ 2.70%
041010005 Catandala 2.2% 1,143 949 ▴ 3.61%
041010006 Coliat 7.6% 4,026 3,213 ▴ 4.39%
041010007 Dayapan 1.6% 841 733 ▴ 2.65%
041010008 Lapu‑lapu 3.6% 1,914 1,712 ▴ 2.15%
041010009 Lucsuhin 2.8% 1,508 1,510 ▾ −0.03%
041010010 Mabalor 1.5% 820 821 ▾ −0.02%
041010011 Malainin 2.0% 1,070 1,082 ▾ −0.21%
041010012 Matala 6.0% 3,178 3,083 ▴ 0.58%
041010013 Munting‑Tubig 3.5% 1,866 1,700 ▴ 1.79%
041010014 Palindan 4.3% 2,275 2,165 ▴ 0.95%
041010015 Pangao 6.1% 3,216 2,827 ▴ 2.49%
041010016 Panghayaan 1.6% 836 888 ▾ −1.14%
041010017 Poblacion 5.1% 2,711 2,518 ▴ 1.42%
041010018 Quilo 3.2% 1,699 1,556 ▴ 1.69%
041010019 Sabang 3.4% 1,820 1,802 ▴ 0.19%
041010020 Salaban I 2.6% 1,374 1,125 ▴ 3.88%
041010022 San Agustin 4.3% 2,259 2,070 ▴ 1.68%
041010023 Sandalan 2.4% 1,283 1,243 ▴ 0.60%
041010024 Santo Niño 5.9% 3,107 2,954 ▴ 0.97%
041010025 Talaibon 7.4% 3,902 3,376 ▴ 2.80%
041010027 Tulay na Patpat 6.5% 3,441 3,047 ▴ 2.34%
041010028 Salaban II 2.4% 1,271 1,218 ▴ 0.81%
Total 52,970 48,482 ▴ 1.70%

Demographics

Population census of Ibaan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,178—    
1918 8,320+0.99%
1939 9,788+0.78%
1948 10,909+1.21%
1960 15,709+3.08%
1970 21,067+2.97%
1975 23,019+1.79%
1980 25,875+2.37%
1990 31,220+1.90%
1995 34,757+2.03%
2000 40,165+3.15%
2007 45,649+1.78%
2010 48,482+2.22%
2015 52,970+1.70%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

In the 2015 census, Ibaan had a population of 52,970.[3] The population density was 770 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).

In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 33,773 registered voters.[4]

Religion

Ibaan is home to the Saint James the Greater Parish, the seat of the Roman Catholic in Ibaan, which is the oldest church in town.

The indigenous Iglesia ni Cristo has several locales in the town, including the chapels in Coliat and Matala.

Economy

Ibaan main products include tamales, kulambo (mosquito net), lomi, panutsa (sweet peanut), and sugarcane.

Culture

Festivals

Ibaan celebrates civic and national holidays. The Ibaan Foundation Day is celebrated every December to commemorate the city's founding. Each barangay also has its own festivity guided by their patron saint. The town is host to the Feast of Saint James the Greater, held every 25 July, which draws hundreds of Catholic devotees. Another religious feasts held in Ibaan was the Procession Feast of Holy week. Non-religious holidays include the New Year's Day, National Heroes' Day, Bonifacio Day and Rizal Day.

Sports

Most barangays have a makeshift basketball court, with court markings drawn on the roads. Larger barangays have covered courts where interbarangay leagues are held every summer (April to May).

The town has several well-known sports venues, such as the Bro. Medrano Plaza and Recto Gymnasium, the home of the now defunct Ibaan Basketball Team. The Bro. Medrano Plaza, which houses the basketball and volleyball courts, had hosted several multi-sport events and games.

Other well-known sports facilities include the Recto Gym, operated by the local government, and the Fr. Guido Colletti Gym, a private venue owned by Saint James Academy.

Education

Elementary schools and high schools include.

Saint James Academy
  • Dr. Juan A. Pastor Memorial National High School
  • Maximo T. Hernandez Memorial National High School
  • BUNGAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Balanga Elementary School
  • Coliat Elementary School
  • Ibaan Central School
  • Lucsuhin Elementary School
  • Mabalor-Catandala Elementary School
  • Malainin Elementary School
  • Munting Tubig Elementary School
  • Palindan Elementary School
  • Quilo Elementary School
  • Sabang Elementary school
  • San Agustin Elementary School
  • Talaibon Elementary School
  • Tulay-Calamias Elementary School

Ibaan has private schools, mostly Catholic or Christian:

  • Acts Christian Academy
  • Ibaan Nazareth School
  • Marfeben Academy
  • Our Lady of Grace Formation School
  • Saint James Academy
  • Saint Jude School of Science and Technology

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Batangas". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. ↑ "Municipal: Ibaan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "An Act to Create the Barrio of Bungahan in the Municipality of Ibaan, Province of Batangas". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  7. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  9. ↑ "Province of Batangas". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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