Gigmoto
Gigmoto | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Gigmoto | |
 Poblacion | |
 Map of Catanduanes with Gigmoto highlighted | |
.svg)  Gigmoto Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°47′N 124°23′E / 13.78°N 124.38°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | June 15, 1951 |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Armando Guerrero |
| • Electorate | 7,647 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 181.82 km2 (70.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,712 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4804 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 87.51 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Southern Catanduanes Bikol Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Gigmoto, officially the Municipality of Gigmoto, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,712 people.[3]
Barangays
Gigmoto is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. [2]
| Barangay | Pop. (2007) | Pop. (2010)[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Biong | ||
| Dororian | ||
| Poblacion District I | ||
| Poblacion District II | ||
| Poblacion District III | ||
| San Pedro | ||
| San Vicente | ||
| Sicmil | ||
| Sioron |
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.[5]
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
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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[6][4][7][8] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Gigmoto was 8,712 people,[3] with a density of 48 inhabitants per square kilometre or 120 inhabitants per square mile.
References
- ^ Municipality of Gigmoto | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Catanduanes". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "An act creating the municipality of Gigmoto in the province of Catanduanes". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". 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) - ^ "Province of Catanduanes". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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Virac (capital and largest municipality) | |
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