Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental

Enrique B. Magalona, officially the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Enrique B. Magalona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Enrique B. Magalona), also known simply as E. B. Magalona and formerly known as Saravia, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,290 people.[3]

Enrique B. Magalona
Saravia
Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona
Official seal of Enrique B. Magalona
Nickname: 
"Blue Crabs Capital of Negros Occidental"
Map of Negros Occidental with Enrique B. Magalona highlighted
Map of Negros Occidental with Enrique B. Magalona highlighted
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Enrique B. Magalona is located in Philippines
Enrique B. Magalona
Enrique B. Magalona
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°53′N 122°58′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceNegros Occidental
District 3rd district
Named forEnrique Magalona
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorMarvin M. Malacon
  Vice MayorEric D. Matulac
  RepresentativeJose Francisco B. Benitez
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate41,132 voters (2022)
Area
  Total113.25 km2 (43.73 sq mi)
Elevation
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Highest elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
  Total64,290
  Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
  Households
16,151
Economy
  Income class2nd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
21.59
% (2018)[4]
  Revenue216.8 million (2020)
  Assets516.1 million (2020)
  Expenditure277.7 million (2020)
  Liabilities194.9 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityNorthern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6118
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)34
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog

The municipality is named after Enrique Magalona, former Senator of the Philippines and the grandfather of the late Filipino rap icon Francis Magalona.

The town is also known for the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail.

Geography

Enrique B. Magalona is 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Bacolod.

Barangays

Enrique B. Magalona is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.

  • Alacaygan
  • Alicante
  • Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
  • Poblacion II (Barangay 2)
  • Poblacion III (Barangay 3)
  • Batea
  • Consing
  • Cudangdang
  • Damgo
  • Gahit
  • Canlusong
  • Latasan
  • Madalag
  • Manta-angan
  • Nanca
  • Pasil
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • Santo Niño
  • Tabigue
  • Tanza
  • Tuburan
  • Tomongtong

Climate

Climate data for Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
32
(90)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57
(2.2)
37
(1.5)
41
(1.6)
42
(1.7)
98
(3.9)
155
(6.1)
187
(7.4)
162
(6.4)
179
(7.0)
188
(7.4)
114
(4.5)
78
(3.1)
1,338
(52.8)
Average rainy days 12.0 7.7 9.2 10.2 19.5 24.6 26.9 25.1 25.5 25.2 18.0 13.0 216.9
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics

Population census of Enrique B. Magalona
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 13,627    
1918 14,021+0.19%
1939 21,289+2.01%
1948 19,204−1.14%
1960 32,340+4.44%
1970 35,201+0.85%
1975 43,185+4.18%
1980 44,411+0.56%
1990 48,866+0.96%
1995 54,421+2.04%
2000 54,490+0.03%
2007 57,424+0.73%
2010 59,434+1.26%
2015 62,921+1.09%
2020 64,290+0.42%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy

See also

References

  1. Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Enrique B. Magalona: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.


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