Dalaguete

Dalaguete, officially the Municipality of Dalaguete (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Dalaguete; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dalaguete), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 67,497 people.[3]

Dalaguete
Municipality
Municipality of Dalaguete
St William of Aquitaine church
Map of Cebu with Dalaguete highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Dalaguete
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°45′40″N 123°32′06″E
Country Philippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceCebu
District2nd district of Cebu
Founded1711
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJeffrey B. Belciña
 • Vice MayorWilliam O. Lagahid
 • CongressmanWilfredo S. Caminero
 • Electorate40,239 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total154.96 km2 (59.83 sq mi)
Elevation
10.1 m (33.1 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total67,497
 • Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
14,266
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence33.58% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)155,117,637.74 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6022
PSGC
072222000
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitedalaguete.gov.ph

Located 84 kilometres (52 mi) south of Cebu City, Dalaguete is bordered to the north by the town of Argao, to the west are the towns of Badian and Alegria, to the east is the Cebu Strait, and to the south is the town of Alcoy.

Dalaguete offers one of the trails to Cebu's highest mountain, the Osmeña Peak.

History

The dalakit (Ficus benjamina) tree is the foundation of the origin and name of Dalaguete.

The natives look upon the tree not for its gigantic size, nor for its fruit which is of no use, but rather for the religious observance of the natives.

— Alcina 1668:473–485

They highly consider this tree for their belief that it harbors spirits or diwatas who could impose sickness if maltreated or hand in fortunes and gifts if placated. When fully grown, the intertwining roots are exposed from the earth and form huge caverns that could house several people.[5]

In ancient times, before the coming of the Spaniards, these trees had been used by people as major landmarks. People gathered under the encompassing shades and conduct social and economic activities such us festivities, contest, trading meetings, and other community gatherings. They establish market places under the shades of the dalaket where they sell their products and conduct trade with local roving traders bringing in Chinese and Asiatic goods from the port of Cebu.[5]

The place where the church or the poblacion were laid would have been the site of a communal gathering area for the natives. It was also the abode of a huge dalakit tree which provide shade and shelter while people conduct their activities. "Adto ta mag-abot sa dalakit". "Adto ta magtigom-tigom sa dalakit" [Let us meet at the dalakit]. These and other phrases were common among locals of centuries past when coming up with an agreement to meet or conduct an activity specifically at the site where the dalakit is situated. For several generations in pre-Hispanic Dalaguete, the area has always been unofficially called as dalakit. Its accessibility and its reputation as a communal area for community gathering have prompted the Spanish authorities to construct the church and eventually establish the area as part of an encomienda. From this common ground, and from this tree, begun the conception of a larger town which later come to be known as Dalaguete.[5]

Geography

Land characteristics
  • Land Area: 15,496 hectares (38,290 acres)
  • Topography: 85% hilly and mountainous with more than 30% slope
  • Land Use:
    • 45% protected area and watersheds
    • 30% agriculture (prime area for vegetable production in the province)
    • 6% built-up area (proj. 2010: 6 - 15%)

Climate

Tropical climate prevails year round in Dalaguete. The temperature is high and varies little with a difference of about 3 °C (5.4 °F) between the coldest month which occurs around January and hottest month around May. The mountain barangays are cold and Mantalongon is considered the "Little Baguio of Cebu". Average daytime temperatures except in mountainous region range from 22.2 to 32.1 °C (72.0 to 89.8 °F). Humidity is 77%.

Climate data for Dalaguete, Cebu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35
(1.4)		 28
(1.1)		 38
(1.5)		 51
(2.0)		 125
(4.9)		 195
(7.7)		 194
(7.6)		 173
(6.8)		 180
(7.1)		 192
(7.6)		 121
(4.8)		 64
(2.5)		 1,396
(55)
Average rainy days 9.2 8.2 9.9 11.3 22.5 27.3 28.0 27.2 27.1 26.9 19.7 12.7 230
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [6]

Barangays

Dalaguete comprises 33 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. Area PD 2015
2015[3] 2010[7] ha acre /km2 /sq mi
072222001 Ablayan 1.8% 1,207 1,146 ▴ 0.99% 4501,112 270 690
072222002 Babayongan 0.7% 468 458 ▴ 0.41% 386954 120 310
072222003 Balud 4.8% 3,214 3,044 ▴ 1.04% 128316 2,500 6,500
072222004 Banhigan 1.8% 1,239 1,240 ▾ −0.02% 121299 1,000 2,700
072222005 Bulak 1.3% 873 893 ▾ −0.43% 4601,137 190 490
072222007 Caleriohan 3.3% 2,202 1,861 ▴ 3.26% 353872 620 1,600
072222006 Caliongan 3.4% 2,319 2,298 ▴ 0.17% 8892,197 260 680
072222008 Casay 6.3% 4,283 4,103 ▴ 0.82% 353872 1,200 3,100
072222009 Catolohan 2.6% 1,759 1,587 ▴ 1.98% 9452,335 190 480
072222010 Cawayan 4.0% 2,681 2,599 ▴ 0.59% 297734 900 2,300
072222011 Consolacion 2.9% 1,966 1,561 ▴ 4.49% 194479 1,000 2,600
072222012 Coro 1.8% 1,228 1,019 ▴ 3.62% 264652 470 1,200
072222013 Dugyan 1.5% 994 1,094 ▾ −1.81% 308761 320 840
072222014 Dumalan 2.6% 1,756 1,664 ▴ 1.03% 8912,202 200 510
072222015 Jolomaynon 2.0% 1,338 1,458 ▾ −1.62% 4691,159 290 740
072222016 Lanao 1.7% 1,124 1,094 ▴ 0.52% 5751,421 200 510
072222017 Langkas 2.0% 1,344 1,191 ▴ 2.33% 326806 410 1,100
072222018 Lumbang 1.1% 773 791 ▾ −0.44% 110272 700 1,800
072222019 Malones 1.9% 1,291 1,145 ▴ 2.31% 237586 540 1,400
072222020 Maloray 1.4% 941 918 ▴ 0.47% 4331,070 220 560
072222021 Mananggal 1.6% 1,047 1,025 ▴ 0.41% 166410 630 1,600
072222023 Manlapay 3.2% 2,152 2,095 ▴ 0.51% 5261,300 410 1,100
072222024 Mantalongon 9.7% 6,517 5,238 ▴ 4.25% 9172,266 710 1,800
072222025 Nalhub 2.7% 1,834 1,797 ▴ 0.39% 7031,737 260 680
072222026 Obo 2.1% 1,392 1,651 ▾ −3.20% 4831,194 290 750
072222027 Obong 4.6% 3,078 3,277 ▾ −1.19% 9402,323 330 850
072222028 Panas 1.2% 832 727 ▴ 2.60% 357882 230 600
072222029 Poblacion 9.4% 6,355 5,893 ▴ 1.45% 144356 4,400 11,000
072222030 Sacsac 2.6% 1,726 1,509 ▴ 2.59% 5971,475 290 750
072222033 Salug 1.6% 1,106 1,003 ▴ 1.88% 372919 300 770
072222034 Tabon 4.6% 3,094 3,056 ▴ 0.24% 5101,260 610 1,600
072222031 Tapun 6.0% 4,068 3,577 ▴ 2.48% 202499 2,000 5,200
072222032 Tuba 1.9% 1,296 1,227 ▴ 1.05% 9402,323 140 360
Total 67,497 63,239 ▴ 1.25% 15,496 38,291 440 1,100

Demographics
Population census of Dalaguete
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 21,354—    
1918 26,904+1.55%
1939 27,284+0.07%
1948 29,333+0.81%
1960 28,487−0.24%
1970 31,834+1.12%
1975 33,964+1.31%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 37,076+1.77%
1990 45,545+2.08%
1995 48,778+1.29%
2000 57,331+3.52%
2007 61,405+0.95%
2010 63,239+1.08%
2015 67,497+1.25%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

Religions
Roman Catholic Parishes Protestant Churches Independent (Non-Sectarian)
  • S. Guillermo de Aquitania, founded 1711 (Poblacion)
  • Faith Tabernacle Church (Poblacion)
 Jehovah's Witnesses (Poblacion) [10]
  • S. Isidro Labrador, founded 1958 (Mantalongon)
  • Assembly of God (Poblacion)
  • Santa Monica, founded 1952 (Cawayan)
  • Evangelical Free Church (Poblacion)
  • Our Lady of Consolation, founded 2012 (Manlapay)
  • Christ to the Philippines - Rock Group (Solong-on, Tapon)

[11]

Economy
Dalaguete Public Market – wet fish
  • Agriculture: farming, fishing
  • Products: vegetables, fish
  • Cottage industry: blanket & mat weaving, basket making
  • Mineral Resources: ice stones, lime red stone, lime pink stones, wood stones, phosphate, coal

Utanon Festival

Dalaguete celebrates its annual town fiesta in honor of its patron saint, San Guillermo, every 9 and 10 February. One of the highlights of the celebration is the street dancing and showdown competition called "Utanon Festival".

Utanon Festival is also a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Dalaguetenons have received from San Guillermo and for giving them a place so rich in agriculture and music. Utanon Festival is a celebration of good harvest through dance and music. The town is known as the "Vegetable Basket of Cebu" and Mantalongon as the "Summer Capital of Cebu".

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Cebu". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Origin of the name "Dalaguete"". Municipal Government of Dalaguete. Archived from the original on 2015-10-31. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  6. "Dalaguete: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Are Jehovah's Witnesses Protestants? | FAQ". JW.ORG. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  11. "Statistics". Municipal Government of Dalaguete. Archived from the original on 2015-10-31. Retrieved 31 October 2015.

Sources
  • Alcina, Fr Francisco Ignacio (1668). Historia natural del sitio, fertilidad y calidad de las Islas e Indios de Bisayas (in Spanish).CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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