Gigmoto

Gigmoto, officially the Municipality of Gigmoto, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 8,368 people.[3]

Gigmoto
Gigmoto
Municipality
Municipality of Gigmoto
Poblacion
Map of Catanduanes with Gigmoto highlighted
Gigmoto
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°47′N 124°23′E
Country Philippines
RegionBicol Region (Region V)
ProvinceCatanduanes
DistrictLone district
FoundedJune 15, 1951
Barangays9 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVicente J. Tayam Jr.
 • Vice MayorJose T. Joson
 • CongressmanHector S. Sanchez
 • Electorate7,627 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total181.82 km2 (70.20 sq mi)
Elevation
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total8,368
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Households
1,744
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence48.24% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)58,498,952.10 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4804
PSGC
052005000
IDD : area code +63 (0)52
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesSouthern Catanduanes Bikol
Tagalog
Websitewww.gigmoto-catanduanes.gov.ph

Barangays

Gigmoto is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. [2]

Barangay Pop. (2007) Pop. (2010)[5]
Biong
728
824
Dororian
1,169
1,253
Poblacion District I
699
821
Poblacion District II
1,662
1,694
Poblacion District III
769
794
San Pedro
442
486
San Vicente
444
451
Sicmil
939
954
Sioron
717
726

History

The name Gigmoto originated from the Bicol word himbot that means “just in time”. This is supposedly related to the romantic venture of a young man from Baras seeking to court a maiden from the town of Viga. Competing with several other suitors, the man traveled northbound to win the love of the maiden. He was overtaken by the night, so he slept in that place. In the morning he proceeded to Viga, arriving there just before nightfall. After staying for a period of time in Viga, the man from Baras won the heart of the woman. When the lovers were bound for Baras, they stayed overnight at Gigmoto – “just in time” for their first romantic night of being together.

As years went by Himbotan was changed to Higmoto. Years thereafter, believing that with the “H” Higmoto seemed to be a Japanese word, the “H” was changed to “G” – thus the name Gigmoto.

The first families to settle there were the Tanaels, followed by the Dayawons, both from Baras. The Tolledos, the Tatings and the Tatads came next. Other families from Baras, Bato and from the town of Virac had come and ultimately made Gigmoto the biggest barrio of the Municipality of Baras.

The town was created from the barrios of Sicmil and Sioron from Viga and the barrios of San Vicente, Gigmoto, Biong and Dororian from Baras.[6]

On June 15, 1951, the government officials for the newly created town were appointed by the then Congressman Severiano de Leon who authored the bill creating the municipality with the approval of President Elpidio Quirino. Mr. Juan Q. Sarmiento who happened to be the first public school teacher became the first mayor with Andres Dayawon as Vice Mayor. Messrs. Maximo Tapalla, Apolinar Tatad, Marcelino Dayawon and Apolinar Joson were then appointed municipal councilors. Mr. Candido Tuboro became the first municipal treasurer. Fr. Andres Tablizo was the parish priest and Mr. Serafin Rodulfo was the first principal.

Demographics
Population census of Gigmoto
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 5,697—    
1970 5,133−1.04%
1975 5,950+3.01%
1980 6,137+0.62%
1990 6,487+0.56%
1995 6,736+0.71%
2000 7,055+1.00%
2007 7,569+0.97%
2010 8,003+2.05%
2015 8,368+0.85%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Gigmoto was 8,368 people,[3] with a density of 46 inhabitants per square kilometre or 120 inhabitants per square mile.

Climate
Climate data for Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 138
(5.4)		 83
(3.3)		 74
(2.9)		 50
(2.0)		 108
(4.3)		 165
(6.5)		 202
(8.0)		 165
(6.5)		 190
(7.5)		 186
(7.3)		 188
(7.4)		 183
(7.2)		 1,732
(68.3)
Average rainy days 16.8 11.9 13.5 13.8 20.5 25.2 27.4 26.2 26.1 24.7 20.7 18.5 245.3
Source: Meteoblue [9]

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Catanduanes". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". 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. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. "An act creating the municipality of Gigmoto in the province of Catanduanes". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Catanduanes". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  9. "Gigmoto, Catanduanes : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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