Jomalig

Coordinates: 14°41′46″N 122°19′52″E / 14.696°N 122.331°E / 14.696; 122.331
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Jomalig
Municipality
Municipality of Jomalig
Lingayen Cove
Lingayen Cove
Flag of Jomalig
Flag
Official seal of Jomalig
Seal
Map of Quezon with Jomalig highlighted
Map of Quezon with Jomalig highlighted
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Jomalig is located in Philippines
Jomalig
Jomalig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°41′46″N 122°19′52″E / 14.696°N 122.331°E / 14.696; 122.331
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 1st district
FoundedJune 18, 1961
Barangays5 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNelmar T. Sarmiento
 • Vice MayorCharito A. Manlangit
 • RepresentativeWilfrido Mark M. Enverga
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate5,231 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total56.65 km2 (21.87 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Highest elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total7,667
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
 • Households
1,834
DemonymJomaligin
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.77
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 63.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 97.02 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 51.94 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 39.56 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityQuezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4342
PSGC
0405621000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog

Jomalig (Tagalog pronunciation: [/d͡ʒoʊˈmɑlɪɡ/] HOO-mah-leeg), officially the Municipality of Jomalig (Tagalog: Bayan ng Jomalig), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,667 people.[3]

It is the least populated municipality in the province. It is part of the Polillo Islands.

Etymology[edit]

Although many old Jomaligins (its locals) do not know or could not remember where Jomalig derived its name, there are few old residents who still remember the legend from their ancestors. Based on the story, there was a Datu who lived in island and had a beautiful daughter. A young man from a neighboring island wanted to marry the princess but Datu didn't agree with it. The Datu said that he will only give his daughter if the young man can roam the island in just one day and successfully shoot three fishes in every pond on the island. The young man took the Datu's challenge. After he roamed the island, he almost finished the marathon, but in the end, failed to do so because he nearly died. He arrived at the finish line hopelessly and at this point, he requested the princess to kiss him as the only reward he could receive. The people in island witnessed what happened she kissed the young man and they shouted: "humalik" ("They kissed" in Tagalog). From that time on, the people on the island named the island "Humalik". Many years passed, Humalik become Jomalig. Many old residents say that the Americans changed it when they conquered the Philippines.

History[edit]

Aerial view of Jomalig Island, 1933

Jomalig Island was previously part of the adjacent town of Polillo. Due to the geographical location of Jomalig, the district found it difficult to be recognized and established which further contributed to its slow development. It was only in the year 1952 when Jomalig, Quezon was subdivided for agricultural and residential lots, as sponsored by Polillo Mayor Mamerto Azarias and the Municipal Council.

Only through the inauguration by then-Congressman Manuel S. Enverga (Quezon–1st) did the civic leaders geared towards self-reliance. It instigated them towards development in agriculture and with this, many people from the Bicol Region migrated for richer pastures and an uplifted livelihood.

On June 18, 1961, Jomalig Island was separated from Polillo to become a separate municipal district by virtue of Republic Act No. 3372. Originally spelled as Jumalig, it comprised of four barrios such as Bucal, Casuguran, Gango, and Talisoy.[5]

Geography[edit]

A beach in Jomalig

Jomalig Island is about 75 nautical miles (139 km) southeast of Polillo Islands. Mostly, the land of Jomalig is cultivated for agricultural land use. Most of the inhabitants of this island depend on coconut products, rice, fish and other root crops. Considered one of the smallest and farthest island municipalities of Quezon Province, its land area is at 5,665 hectares (14,000 acres). Some of its lands have been alienated and is dedicated mostly on coconut land, which is at 3,104.0 hectares (7,670 acres) with 2,605 hectares (6,440 acres) comprising of forests, swamps and grassland.

The inhabitants of this municipality originate from different ethnic groups similar to those of Eastern Samar, Bohol, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and mostly from Quezon Province.

Barangays[edit]

Jomalig is politically subdivided into 5 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Apad
  • Bukal
  • Casuguran
  • Gango
  • Talisoy (Poblacion)

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Jomalig, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51
(2.0) 		35
(1.4) 		37
(1.5) 		39
(1.5) 		91
(3.6) 		131
(5.2) 		168
(6.6) 		132
(5.2) 		162
(6.4) 		184
(7.2) 		166
(6.5) 		101
(4.0) 		1,297
(51.1)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.5 11.8 12.0 19.8 24.1 26.7 25.1 25.3 23.9 21.2 17.6 231.4
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics[edit]

Population census of Jomalig
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 2,862—    
1975 4,014+7.02%
1980 3,972−0.21%
1990 4,542+1.35%
1995 4,371−0.72%
2000 5,817+6.32%
2007 6,111+0.68%
2010 6,884+4.43%
2015 7,417+1.43%
2020 7,667+0.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy[edit]

Poverty Incidence of Jomalig

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2006
74.90
2009
38.95
2012
57.62
2015
45.50
2018
25.77
2021
12.79

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]


See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^  Municipality of Jomalig | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Republic Act No. 3372 (June 18, 1961), An Act Creating the Municipal District of Jumalig in the Province of Quezon, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved May 17, 2024
  6. ^ "Jomalig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

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