Hinigaran

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Hinigaran
Municipality of Hinigaran
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St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Hinigaran
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Nickname(s): 
"The Oyster and Pyrotechnics Capital of Negros Occidental"
"Center of Economic Development by 2030"
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Map of Negros Occidental with Hinigaran highlighted
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Hinigaran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°16′N122°51′E / 10.27°N 122.85°E / 10.27; 122.85
Country Philippines
Region Negros Island Region
Province Negros Occidental
District 5th district
Founded 1768
Barangays 24 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Mary Grace S. Arceo (NPC)
   Vice Mayor Jose Nadie P. Arceo (NPC)
   Representative Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo (Lakas)
   Municipal Council
Members
  • Paul Christopher L. Yulo
  • Narciso Martini P. Gayares III
  • Allain Joy M. Lopez
  • Maria Xenia Angela T. Guanco
  • Don Angelo Emil F. Colmenares
  • Jafet John M. Jong
  • Edmund P. Arceo
  • Steven P. Pineda
  • Freddie Mongcal
  • John Michael C. Mongcal
  • ex officio ABC president
  • ex officio SK chairman
   Electorate 55,682 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
  Total
154.92 km2 (59.81 sq mi)
Elevation
5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Highest elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
  Total
90,403
  Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
   Households
22,592
Demonyms Hiligaynon (Ilonggo): Hinigaranon
(masculine) Hinigareno (feminine) Hinigarena
Economy
   Income class 1st municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
19.65
% (2021) [4]
   Revenue 410.7 million (2022)
   Assets 912.3 million (2022)
   Expenditure 340 million (2022)
   Liabilities 369.6 million (2022)
Service provider
  ElectricityNegros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6106
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)34
Languages Hiligaynon
Tagalog
English
Website www.hinigaran.ph

Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran (Hiligaynon : Banwa sang Hinigaran; Tagalog : Bayan ng Hinigaran), is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,909 people. [5]

Contents

It is 52 kilometers (32 mi) south from Bacolod.

It is the fastest growing economy and development in the province of Negros Occidental. Hinigaran envision itself to be leading of top economic hub place for commerce, industry and, education in the southern district. It is also visioned to become the "Center of Economic Development" in the south-central part of Negros Island.

Etymology

The town's name is derived from the word higad and was originally recorded as "Ginigaran" by the Spaniards. The early settlers from Panay, known as Tagahigad, displaced the aboriginals called "Mundos" and "Ambaks" to the mountains. Over time, the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation to "Hinigaran."

An alternative legend suggests that the name originated from the Bisayan word Linigaran, which means "bypassed" or "skirted." Based on this account, during an eruption of Mount Kanlaon, a massive snake fled to the sea, bypassing the present-day Hinigaran, and became stranded at the mouth of the present-day Binalbagan River. [6]

History

The early inhabitants of this town were the aboriginal people called "Mundos" and "Ambaks". When traders and settlers from Panay started moving in, the natives were driven to the mountains.

The town was founded in 1765, and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Curio, Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo, and Dano-og— some of whom were from Panay.

The Spaniards established the seat of the "pueblo" in Jacinto and Zamora Streets, and the town was governed by "Capitanes Municipales", Tenientes Absolato" and Cabeza de Barangays". When revolt against the Spanish Government broke out, Capitan Bibiano Gelvosa and his followers fought bravely against the Spaniards. He was the last "Capitan Municipal" when the Americans arrived. [6]

Geography

Barangays

Hinigaran is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Anahaw
  • Aranda
  • Baga-as
  • Barangay I (Poblacion)
  • Barangay II (Poblacion)
  • Barangay III (Poblacion)
  • Barangay IV (Poblacion)
  • Bato
  • Calapi
  • Camalobalo
  • Camba-og
  • Cambugsa
  • Candumarao
  • Gargato
  • Himaya
  • Miranda
  • Nanunga
  • Narauis
  • Palayog
  • Paticui
  • Pilar
  • Quiwi
  • Tagda
  • Tuguis

Climate

Climate data for Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30
(86)
31
(88)
32
(90)
33
(91)
32
(90)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)38
(1.5)
29
(1.1)
55
(2.2)
65
(2.6)
141
(5.6)
210
(8.3)
212
(8.3)
176
(6.9)
180
(7.1)
180
(7.1)
130
(5.1)
70
(2.8)
1,486
(58.6)
Average rainy days9.07.211.113.525.628.428.927.326.927.721.813.8241.2
Source: Meteoblue [7]

Demographics

Population census of Hinigaran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 14,256    
1918 16,097+0.81%
1939 27,438+2.57%
1948 29,017+0.62%
1960 36,240+1.87%
1970 46,010+2.41%
1975 52,018+2.49%
1980 54,717+1.02%
1990 68,739+2.31%
1995 71,519+0.75%
2000 74,997+1.02%
2007 80,528+0.99%
2010 81,925+0.63%
2015 85,602+0.84%
2020 88,909+0.80%
2024 90,403+0.40%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Languages

The people in the town speak Hiligaynon. Tagalog and English are generally understood.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Hinigaran

10
20
30
40
50
2000
45.40
2003
28.85
2006
29.10
2009
30.56
2012
16.57
2015
16.58
2018
19.36
2021
19.65

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Hinigaran Public Plaza HinigaranPublicPlaza.jpg
Hinigaran Public Plaza

Economic Profile

Metro Market Mall- is a new shopping center in Hinigaran.

Infrastructure

Healthcare

FM Radio Station

Education

Notable personalities

References

  1. Municipality of Hinigaran | (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. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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  7. "Hinigaran: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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