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Dalaguete
Municipality
St William of Aquitaine church
St William of Aquitaine church
Map of Cebu with Dalaguete highlighted
Map of Cebu with Dalaguete highlighted
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas (Region VII)
ProvinceCebu
District2nd district of Cebu
Founded1711
Barangay33 (see § Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRonald Cesante (LP)
 • Vice mayorJeffrey Belciña
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • RepresentativeWilfredo Caminero
Area
[2]
 • Total154.96 km2 (59.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total74,596
 • Density480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Voter (2022)[4] 
45,110
 • Language
Cebuano
Tagalog
Demonym(s)Dalaguetenon
Dalaguitnon
Time zoneUTC+8 (PHT)
ZIP code
6022
IDD : area code +63 (0)32
Income class1st class
PSGC072222000
Websitedalaguete.gov.ph

Dalaguete is a [[Template:PH plural of the Philippines#Income classification|1st municipal income class municipality]] in the province of Cebu, Philippines,[2] located 84 kilometres (52 mi)* south of Cebu city. It is bounded on the north by Argao, on the south by Alcoy, on the west by the municipalities of Badian and Alegria and on the east by the Bohol Strait.[5] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 74,596.[3] Template:PH electorate Dalaguete is home to Cebu's highest summit, the Osmeña Peak.

History

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.[6]

The dalakit (Ficus benjamina) tree is the foundation of the origin and name of Dalaguete. 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.[6]

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 dalaket 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 popular phrases have the common practice of our ancestors 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.[6]

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%.

Barangays

Dalaguete comprises 33 barangays:[2]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a. Area PD 2020
2020[3] 2010[7] ha acre /km2 /sq mi
072222001 Ablayan 1.6% 1,207 1,146 ▴ 0.52% 4501,112 270 690
072222002 Babayongan 0.6% 468 458 ▴ 0.22% 386954 120 310
072222003 Balud 4.3% 3,214 3,044 ▴ 0.54% 128316 2,500 6,500
072222004 Banhigan 1.7% 1,239 1,240 ▾ −0.01% 121299 1,000 2,700
072222005 Bulak 1.2% 873 893 ▾ −0.23% 4601,137 190 490
072222007 Caleriohan 3.0% 2,202 1,861 ▴ 1.70% 353872 620 1,600
072222006 Caliongan 3.1% 2,319 2,298 ▴ 0.09% 8892,197 260 680
072222008 Casay 5.7% 4,283 4,103 ▴ 0.43% 353872 1,200 3,100
072222009 Catolohan 2.4% 1,759 1,587 ▴ 1.03% 9452,335 190 480
072222010 Cawayan 3.6% 2,681 2,599 ▴ 0.31% 297734 900 2,300
072222011 Consolacion 2.6% 1,966 1,561 ▴ 2.33% 194479 1,000 2,600
072222012 Coro 1.6% 1,228 1,019 ▴ 1.88% 264652 470 1,200
072222013 Dugyan 1.3% 994 1,094 ▾ −0.95% 308761 320 840
072222014 Dumalan 2.4% 1,756 1,664 ▴ 0.54% 8912,202 200 510
072222015 Jolomaynon 1.8% 1,338 1,458 ▾ −0.86% 4691,159 290 740
072222016 Lanao 1.5% 1,124 1,094 ▴ 0.27% 5751,421 200 510
072222017 Langkas 1.8% 1,344 1,191 ▴ 1.22% 326806 410 1,100
072222018 Lumbang 1.0% 773 791 ▾ −0.23% 110272 700 1,800
072222019 Malones 1.7% 1,291 1,145 ▴ 1.21% 237586 540 1,400
072222020 Maloray 1.3% 941 918 ▴ 0.25% 4331,070 220 560
072222021 Mananggal 1.4% 1,047 1,025 ▴ 0.21% 166410 630 1,600
072222023 Manlapay 2.9% 2,152 2,095 ▴ 0.27% 5261,300 410 1,100
072222024 Mantalongon 8.7% 6,517 5,238 ▴ 2.21% 9172,266 710 1,800
072222025 Nalhub 2.5% 1,834 1,797 ▴ 0.20% 7031,737 260 680
072222026 Obo 1.9% 1,392 1,651 ▾ −1.69% 4831,194 290 750
072222027 Obong 4.1% 3,078 3,277 ▾ −0.62% 9402,323 330 850
072222028 Pañas 1.1% 832 727 ▴ 1.36% 357882 230 600
072222029 Poblacion 8.5% 6,355 5,893 ▴ 0.76% 144356 4,400 11,000
072222030 Sacsac 2.3% 1,726 1,509 ▴ 1.35% 5971,475 290 750
072222033 Salug 1.5% 1,106 1,003 ▴ 0.98% 372919 300 770
072222034 Tabon 4.1% 3,094 3,056 ▴ 0.12% 5101,260 610 1,600
072222031 Tapun 5.5% 4,068 3,577 ▴ 1.29% 202499 2,000 5,200
072222032 Tuba 1.7% 1,296 1,227 ▴ 0.55% 9402,323 140 360
Total 74,596 63,239 ▴ 1.67% 15,496 38,291 480 1,200

Demographics

Population census of Dalaguete
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 45,545—    
1995 48,778+1.29%
2000 57,331+3.52%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 61,405+0.95%
2010 63,239+1.08%
2015 67,497+1.25%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[8][7][9]

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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

Religious institutions

Roman Catholic Parishes
  • S. Guillermo de Aquitania, founded 1711 (Poblacion)
  • S. Isidro Labrador, founded 1958 (Mantalongon)
  • Sta. Monica, founded 1952 (Cawayan)
  • Our Lady of Consolation, founded 2012 (Manlapay)
Protestant Churches
  • Faith Tabernacle Church (Poblacion)
  • Assembly of God (Poblacion)
  • Evangelical Free Church (Poblacion)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (Poblacion)

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 of Dalaguete | (DILG)
  2. ^ a b c "Municipal: Dalaguete". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Number of Registered Voters by Sex : 2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2019.
  5. ^ "Statistics". Municipal Government of Dalaguete. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c "Origin of the name "Dalaguete"". Municipal Government of Dalaguete. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

Sources

  • Alcina, Fr Francisco Ignacio (1668). Historia natural del sitio, fertilidad y calidad de las Islas e Indios de Bisayas [Alcina's History of the Bisayan Islands] (in Spanish). {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
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