El Salvador, Misamis Oriental
El Salvador | |
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| City of El Salvador | |
 From left to right: Divine Mercy Shrine; Brgy. Poblacion of El Salvador; Our Lady of the Snows Parish Church | |
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 Map of Misamis Oriental with El Salvador highlighted | |
.svg)  El Salvador Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°34′N 124°31′E / 8.57°N 124.52°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| District | 2nd District |
| Founded | June 15, 1948 |
| Cityhood | June 27, 2007 |
| Barangays | 15 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • mayor of El Salvador[*] | Edgar S. Lignes |
| • Vice Mayor | Eduardo A. Ayunting |
| • Electorate | 44,389 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 106.15 km2 (40.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 58,771 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Salvadoreños, Salbadorenyos |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9017 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)88 |
| Income class | 6th city income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 575.3 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Cebuano Binukid Subanon Tagalog |
| Feast date | Sunday after Easter |
| Catholic diocese | Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro |
| Patron saint | Divine Mercy of Jesus |
| Website | elsalvadorcity |
El Salvador, officially the City of El Salvador, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa El Salvador; Filipino: Lungsod ng El Salvador), or simply referred to as El Salvador City is a 6th class component city in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,771 people.[3]
The city serves as a pilgrimage site for Divine Mercy devotees, that is why it is also called the City of the Saviour, City of Mercy, and the Divine Mercy City of the Philippines.
Geography
El Salvador is located in the Province of Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao (Region X). It is bordered by the Municipality of Alubijid to the west, Opol to the east and Manticao and Naawan to the south. On the north, lies Macajalar Bay of the Bohol Sea.
Barangays
Administratively, El Salvador is subdivided into 15 barangays. One forms the center of the city (poblacion) whereas the other 14 are in the outlying areas. Some of them are even several kilometers away from the center of the city.
- Amoros
- Bolisong
- Pedro Sa. Baculio (Bolo-Bolo)
- San Francisco de Asis (Calongonan)
- Cogon
- Himaya
- Hinigdaan
- Kalabaylabay
- Molugan
- Poblacion
- Quibonbon
- Sambulawan
- Sinaloc
- Taytay
- Ulaliman
History
El Salvador was created from the barrios of El Salvador and Molugan with their sitios known as Sala, Sambulawan, Sinaloc, Lagtang, Talaba, Kalabaylabay and Hinigdaan, formerly part of Cagayan de Misamis, Misamis Oriental, in 1948.[4]
Hinigdaan was a ranch during the Spanish periods the areas covers the parts of Kalabay labay where the DJango's have 300 hectares of land and hundreds of cows..the area was famous of cattle ranching towards the areas of Tugasnon alubijid to Lourdes where the first Municipality was located now transferred to Alubijid and Sikitun of Gitagum Misamis Oriental. Template:PH 16 cities
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 4,315 | — |
| 1948 | 16,899 | +3.08% |
| 1960 | 10,521 | −3.87% |
| 1970 | 14,529 | +3.28% |
| 1975 | 16,915 | +3.10% |
| 1980 | 20,446 | +3.86% |
| 1990 | 26,721 | +2.71% |
| 1995 | 31,500 | +3.13% |
| 2000 | 34,650 | +2.06% |
| 2007 | 41,905 | +2.66% |
| 2010 | 44,848 | +2.50% |
| 2015 | 50,204 | +2.17% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7][8] | ||
Economy
El Salvador hosts several companies, plants and factories west of Misamis Oriental. These are Asia Brewery, Tanduay Rhum, Virgin Cola Bottling Plant (Visayas and Mindanao region distributor), Highland Fresh Daily Products, Monark Equipment, The Aoso, Zest-O Corporation, WL Foods Corporation, Universal Robina Corporation and Union Plywood Corporation.
With regards to financial institutions, Rural Bank of El Salvador and lending institutions such as FICCO, Oro Coop, M Lhuillier and others are accessible at office hours in this place.
Attractions
- Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental), located in the Divine Mercy Hills, PSB-Ulaliman which is overlooking Macajalar Bay. The shrine has a 50-foot statue of the Divine Mercy Christ, the biggest in Asia. It serves as a pilgrimage site for the Divine Mercy devotees. As a pilgrimage and sacred site, visitors are not allowed to wear shorts and other revealing clothing. Those who do so will be forced to cover themselves with a blue cloth provided by the shrine administrators.
- Burias Island, located just a few kilometers off the coast of Molugan or about 3 km west of the town of Opol.
- El Salvador Night Café and Market, is set up on Friday night at Barangay Poblacion. Tagnipa-ons and visitors gather to have barbecue, enjoy the live band music, beer, and also the great bargains from the nearby Night Market
- Our Lady of Snows Parish Church, newly constructed church located within the city.
- Abaga & Sikiop Falls, Located in barangay San Francisco de Asis.
- Tag-ilas Falls, Located in barangay Hinigdaan.
- Tuburan Spring, Located in both barangays Taytay and Poblacion .
- House of Pasalubong, Located in Zone 2, Brgy. Poblacion
Culture
Feast day:
- August 5 (Our Lady of Snows)
- August 16 (Saint Roch (aka San Roque)
Charter day:
- June 27
Infrastructure
Transportation
El Salvador city can be reached via plane through Laguindingan Airport, then about less than 10 minutes bus ride east. Like any other place the national highway snakes through it. Visitors and locals can go around the city by just hailing a "sikad-sikad" or motorboat, "jeepneys" or motorcycles to the outlying barangays.
Communication
PLDT and MISORTEL are among the major phone lines, also transmitters or "cell sites" for all major "telecom" providers like Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular are serviceable in this city. Internet access is also available. Internet cafes can be found in various places in within the city. Broadband service is also available.
Education
Private schools:
- St. Joseph Academy of El Salvador
- Miraculous Medal Academy
- The New El Salvador Colleges
- Stellulae Mariae School
Public schools:
- Elementary
- El Salvador City Central School
- Amoros Elementary School
- Bolisong Elementary School
- Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School
- San Francisco de Asis Elementary School
- Cogon Elementary School
- Himaya Elementary School
- Hinigdaan Elementary School
- Kalabaylabay Elementary School
- Molugan Central School
- Kibonbon Elementary School
- Sambulawan Elementary School
- Sinaloc Elementary School
- Taytay Elementary School
- Ulaliman Elementary School
- Secondary
- Cogon National High School
- Hinigdaan National High School
- Molugan National High School
Government offices
- National Offices
- Agricultural Training Institute (ATI)
- Located in Zone-1,Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2nd DEO Misamis Oriental.
- Located in Tabulig Street, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA)
- Located in Molugan, El Salvador City
- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Commission on Election (COMELEC)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
- Located in Zone-1, Poblacion, El Salvador City
References
- ^ City of El Salvador | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Misamis Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "An act creating the municipality of El Salvador, province of Misamis Oriental". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Official website of the City Government of El Salvador
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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