Ilog, Negros Occidental

Ilog
Municipality
Municipality of Ilog

Map of Negros Occidental with Ilog highlighted
Ilog
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°02′N 122°46′E / 10.03°N 122.77°E / 10.03; 122.77Coordinates: 10°02′N 122°46′E / 10.03°N 122.77°E / 10.03; 122.77
Country  Philippines
Region Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province Negros Occidental
District 6th district of Negros Occidental
Barangays 15 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Genaro Rafael K. Alvarez
 • Electorate 32,192 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 281.70 km2 (108.76 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 57,389
 • Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 6109
PSGC 064513000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)34
Climate type Tropical climate
Income class 2nd municipal income class
Revenue (₱) 137,460,895.53 (2016)
Native languages Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Website elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/ilog-negoc/

Ilog, officially the Municipality of Ilog, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 57,389 people.[3]

Founded by the Augustinian friars Gerónimo Marín and Francisco Bustos on May 16, 1584, it was the first capital of the historical military district/province of Negros in the late 18th century. The name Ilog (or Ylog, Tagalog for "river") was recommended by a Tagalog guide of the Spaniards because the place was entirely surrounded by the longest river on the whole Negros Island, the Hilabangan River. The first inhabitants of Ilog are mostly migrants from Panay island.

Barangays

Ilog is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

  • Andulauan
  • Balicotoc
  • Bocana
  • Calubang
  • Canlamay
  • Consuelo
  • Dancalan
  • Delicioso
  • Galicia
  • Manalad
  • Pinggot
  • Barangay I (Poblacion)
  • Barangay II (Poblacion)
  • Tabu
  • Vista Alegre

Demographics

Population census of Ilog
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,626—    
1918 14,023+1.87%
1939 20,957+1.93%
1948 21,645+0.36%
1960 24,455+1.02%
1970 30,573+2.26%
1975 34,977+2.74%
1980 38,956+2.18%
1990 46,599+1.81%
1995 43,905−1.11%
2000 46,252+1.12%
2007 53,460+2.02%
2010 54,423+0.65%
2015 57,389+1.02%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6]

Hiligaynon is the major language of the city, with differences in tone and accent from the Hiligaynon used in Metro Bacolod. Filipino and English are widely taught.

Tourism

The Kisi-Kisi Festival is celebrated every 25th of March. “Kisi-kisi” is a Hiligaynon term for the fast movement of crustaceans such as fish, prawns, crabs and shrimps that is abundant in the municipality. The main attraction of the festival is the Kisi-Kisi streetdancing parade competition among barangays that pays tribute to its rich marine resources. The town fiesta also honors the Señor Santo Niño as their patron saint, that is why, before the dance parade a re-enactment of Sinulog is staged to show how their village was saved from the Moro pirates. Another exciting event to look forward during the opening day of the Kisi-Kisi Festival is the "eat-all-you-can oysters" (referred by tourists as Ilog Talaba Festival) which is open to all visitors. Freshly steamed oysters are served on a long bamboo table for those who would like to savor the seafood. Kisi-Kisi was started by Mark G. Vargas to help Ilog's tourism.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.


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