Calatrava, Negros Occidental

Coordinates: 10°36′N 123°29′E / 10.6°N 123.48°E / 10.6; 123.48
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Calatrava
Municipality of Calatrava
Balea Falls in Barangay Marcelo
Balea Falls in Barangay Marcelo
Flag of Calatrava
Official seal of Calatrava
Nickname: 
The Home of Friendly Monkeys[1]
Map of Negros Occidental with Calatrava highlighted
Map of Negros Occidental with Calatrava highlighted
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Calatrava is located in Philippines
Calatrava
Calatrava
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°36′N 123°29′E / 10.6°N 123.48°E / 10.6; 123.48
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceNegros Occidental
District 1st district
Barangays40 (see Barangays)
Government
[2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMarilyn A. Era
 • Vice MayorFlorido C. Dinapo
 • RepresentativeGerardo P. Valmayor Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate53,145 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total504.50 km2 (194.79 sq mi)
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Highest elevation
379 m (1,243 ft)
Lowest elevation
−2 m (−7 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total82,540
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
20,709
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
33.96
% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 326.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 885.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 231.3 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 98.44 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNorthern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6126
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)34
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog
Cebuano
Websitecalatrava-negocc.gov.ph

Calatrava, officially the Municipality of Calatrava (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Calatrava; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Calatrava; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calatrava), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 82,540 people.[4]

Calatrava is 101 kilometres (63 mi) from Bacolod via Negros Occidental Eco-Tourism Highway and 182 kilometres (113 mi) from Dumaguete, the capital of Negros Oriental. The town is known for its monkey sanctuary.

History[edit]

Municipality of Calatrava was formally organized by virtue of Administrative Code of 1917 under Section 68 effective January 1, 1924 through the of Secretary of the Interior for the recommendation to the Governor-General.[6]

Geography[edit]

Barangays[edit]

Calatrava is politically subdivided into 40 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agpangi
  • Ani-e
  • Bagacay
  • Bantayanon
  • Buenavista
  • Cabungahan
  • Calampisawan
  • Cambayobo
  • Castellano
  • Cruz
  • Dolis
  • Hilub-Ang
  • Hinab-Ongan
  • Ilaya
  • Laga-an
  • Lalong
  • Lemery
  • Lipat-on
  • Lo-ok (Poblacion)
  • Ma-aslob
  • Macasilao
  • Malanog
  • Malatas
  • Marcelo
  • Mina-utok
  • Menchaca
  • Minapasuk
  • Mahilum
  • Paghumayan
  • Pantao
  • Patun-an
  • Pinocutan
  • Refugio
  • San Benito
  • San Isidro
  • Suba (Poblacion)
  • Telim
  • Tigbao
  • Tigbon
  • Winaswasan

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Calatrava, Negros Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 120
(4.7)
87
(3.4)
95
(3.7)
97
(3.8)
187
(7.4)
263
(10.4)
251
(9.9)
220
(8.7)
227
(8.9)
268
(10.6)
220
(8.7)
158
(6.2)
2,193
(86.4)
Average rainy days 16.1 12.6 15.4 16.8 25.8 28.4 29.1 27.9 27.7 28.5 23.9 18.4 270.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

Demographics[edit]

Population census of Calatrava
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,385—    
1939 38,695+5.13%
1948 53,805+3.73%
1960 65,888+1.70%
1970 53,151−2.12%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 58,867+2.07%
1980 58,163−0.24%
1990 60,228+0.35%
1995 69,902+2.83%
2000 74,623+1.41%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 78,452+0.69%
2010 79,009+0.26%
2015 80,624+0.39%
2020 82,540+0.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

The people in the town primarily speak Cebuano, followed by Hiligaynon. Tagalog and English are generally understood especially in the urban areas.

Economy[edit]


The municipality of Calatrava is predominantly agricultural with almost 60% of its total land area devoted to agricultural use. Sugarcane occupies the largest share of agricultural land with almost one third followed by rice and corn. The total production per year can meet the cereal demand within the municipality with the excess being exported to nearby municipalities and cities.

Other sectors include livestock, poultry, and fisheries.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Official website
  2. ^ Municipality of Calatrava | (DILG)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Report of the Secretary of the Interior for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1923". Annual report of the Governor General Philippine Islands, 1923. Washington DC: Government Printing Office. pp. 85, 86. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Calatrava: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". 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)
  11. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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