Ilog, Negros Occidental

Ilog
Municipality
Municipality of Ilog
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Map of Negros Occidental with Ilog highlighted
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Ilog Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°02′N122°46′E / 10.03°N 122.77°E / 10.03; 122.77
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Negros Occidental
District	6th district
Founded	May 16, 1584
Barangays	15 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	John Paul K. Alvarez
•  Vice Mayor	Genaro Rafael K. Alvarez III
•  Representative	Mercedes K. Alvarez
•  Municipal Council	Members Ron E. Cabral Mark John G. Vargas Bobby C. Talde Benigno E. Gequillana Jr. Rene Q. Bandolos Joemarie G. Eres Erlinito L. Castillo Jerry D. Lopez
•  Electorate	34,787 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	281.70 km2 (108.76 sq mi)
Elevation	191 m (627 ft)
Highest elevation	1,438 m (4,718 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	59,855
• Density	210/km2 (550/sq mi)
•  Households	14,097
Economy
•  Income class	2nd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	16.89 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 267.6 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 617.7 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 230.5 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 257 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6109
PSGC	064513000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)34
Native languages	Hiligaynon Tagalog

Ilog, officially the Municipality of Ilog, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,855 people. ^[3]

Ilog is 96 kilometres (60 mi) from Bacolod.

Etymology

The name Ilog (or Ylog, Tagalog for "river") was recommended by a Tagalog guide of the Spaniards because the place was entirely surrounded by the longest river on the whole Negros Island, the Hilabangan River.

History

Founded by the Augustinian friars Gerónimo Marín and Francisco Bustos on May 16, 1584, it was the first capital of the historical military district/province of Negros in the late 18th century. The first inhabitants of Ilog are mostly migrants from Panay island.

Geography

Barangays

Ilog is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Andulauan
• Balicotoc
• Bocana
• Calubang
• Canlamay
• Consuelo
• Dancalan
• Delicioso
• Galicia
• Manalad
• Pinggot
• Barangay I (Poblacion)
• Barangay II (Poblacion)
• Tabu
• Vista Alegre

Tourism

The Kisi-Kisi Festival is celebrated every 25 March. “Kisi-kisi” is a Hiligaynon term for the fast movement of crustaceans such as fish, prawns, crabs and shrimps that is abundant in the municipality. The main attraction of the festival is the Kisi-Kisi streetdancing parade competition among barangays that pays tribute to its rich marine resources. The town fiesta also honors the Señor Santo Niño as their patron saint, that is why, before the dance parade a re-enactment of Sinulog is staged to show how their village was saved from the Moro pirates. Another exciting event to look forward to during the opening day of the Kisi-Kisi Festival is the "eat-all-you-can oysters" (referred by tourists as Ilog Talaba Festival) which is open to all visitors. Freshly steamed oysters are served on a long bamboo table for those who would like to savor the seafood. Kisi-Kisi was started by Councilor Mark G. Vargas to help promote Ilog's tourism.

In 2018, Ilog celebrated the annual Kisi-Kisi fiesta from March 20 to 25 showcasing giant oysters including crustacean seafood like fish, crabs, shrimps, and prawns. ^[5]

On March 23, 2024, the 18th edition of the Talaba Festival featured the famous eat-all-you-can steamed 3,000 kilograms of oysters placed on a half-kilometer-long bamboo table and served free to visitors and residents. ^{[6] [7]} Bong Go and Phillip Salvador upon invitation of Mercedes Alvarez and Mayor John Paul Alvarez, also joined the residents in the annual fiesta. ^[8]

Climate

Climate data for Ilog, Negros Occidental
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
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)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (74)
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 days	9.0	7.2	11.1	13.5	25.6	28.4	28.9	27.3	26.9	27.7	21.8	13.8	241.2
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics

Population census of Ilog

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	10,626	—
1918	14,023	+1.87%
1939	20,957	+1.93%
1948	21,645	+0.36%
1960	24,455	+1.02%
1970	30,573	+2.26%
1975	34,977	+2.74%
1980	38,956	+2.18%
1990	46,599	+1.81%
1995	43,905	−1.11%
2000	46,525	+1.25%
2007	53,460	+1.93%
2010	54,423	+0.65%
2015	57,389	+1.02%
2020	59,855	+0.83%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12] [13]

Hiligaynon is the major language of the city, with differences in tone and accent from the Hiligaynon used in Metro Bacolod. Filipino and English are widely taught. Majority of the people are adherents of the Roman Catholic Church and the Philippine Independent Church.

References

1.   Municipality of Ilog | (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. Philippine Statistics Authority . 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. Canet, Carla (Mar 26, 2018). "Ilog celebrates Kisi-Kisi Festival". SunStar Cebu . Retrieved March 21, 2024.
6. Titong, Raymund (March 19, 2024). "Talaba Festival: Negros Occidental town gets ready for half-kilometer oyster feast". Rappler . Retrieved March 21, 2024.
7. Titong, Raymund (March 24, 2024). "Negros Occidental oyster festival attracts hundreds of visitors". Rappler . Retrieved March 25, 2024.
8. "Promoting local development and cultural heritage, Bong Go visits Ilog town in Negros Occidental for its Kisi-Kisi and Talaba Festivals". Sonshine Media Network International. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
9. "Ilog: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
13. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
14. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
15. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
16. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
17. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
18. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
19. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
20. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine