Manito, Albay

Manito
Municipality
Municipality of Manito
Flag Seal
Map of Albay with Manito highlighted
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Manito Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°07′25″N123°52′09″E / 13.1235°N 123.8693°E / 13.1235; 123.8693
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Albay
District	2nd district
Founded	1840
Barangays	15 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Rebecca D. Chen
•  Vice Mayor	Carlito J. Belludo
•  Representative	Jose Ma. Clemente "Joey" S. Salceda
•  Municipal Council	Members Jerry D. Arizapa Romeo B. Dawal Jr. Ronald A. Supat Loida Joy O. Benitez Glicerio B. Solinap Jr. Gregorio A. Bayna Marilou D. Dagsil Michael D. Viñas
•  Electorate	17,652 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	107.40 km2 (41.47 sq mi)
Elevation	60 m (200 ft)
Highest elevation	512 m (1,680 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	26,162
• Density	240/km2 (630/sq mi)
•  Households	6,133
Economy
•  Income class	4th municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	28.97 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 149.5 million (2020), 48.6 million (2012), 62.33 million (2013), 78.94 million (2014), 92.56 million (2015), 143.9 million (2016), 84.3 million (2017)
•  Assets	₱ 520.8 million (2020), 81.14 million (2012), 99.31 million (2013), 162.1 million (2014), 220.7 million (2015), 298 million (2016), 364.7 million (2017)
•  Expenditure	₱ 102.5 million (2020), 38.06 million (2012), 42.87 million (2013), 42.54 million (2014), 45.06 million (2015)
•  Liabilities	₱ 49.89 million (2020), 8.466 million (2012), 14.63 million (2013), 53.81 million (2014), 83.44 million (2015), 68.94 million (2016), 84.3 million (2017)
Service provider
• Electricity	Albay Power and Energy Corporation (APEC)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4514
PSGC	050511000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)52
Native languages	Central Bikol Tagalog

Manito, officially the Municipality of Manito (Central Bikol : Banwaan kan Manito; Tagalog : Bayan ng Manito), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,162. ^[3]

History

The first settlers in the area came from Bacon, Cagraray Island or Casiguran which are geographically situated near Manito. In prehistoric time, the Bicolanos from the above-mentioned places had shown evidence of civilization. Recently artifacts unearthed from this place both by Filipino and foreign anthropologist show that Bicol is indeed inhabited first by Bicolanos, not traders from foreign lands.^{[ original research? ]}

In 1840, a few settlers the Visayas came and settled in the place near the coast of Manito, because of fear from Moro invaders. They officially established the place and named it Manito, because it was abounding in clinging vine called nito, which belongs to the rattan family and is used as raw material for making baskets. When nito vines are artistically made into baskets, the finished products are natural dark brown in color similar to the color of coffee. The prefix "Ma" means "plenty", then Manito means "plenty of nito".

Later, natives from the neighboring towns of Albay, Bacon, and Rapu-rapu who fled from the Moro raiders found a safer place near the seashore and near the thick west Of Manito. In the past this town was surrounded by thick forest that gave natural fiction — a haven of safety and comfort — to the Visayan settlers. Although they were brave and courageous, they lacked arms and ammunitions to fight the Moros.

In the early years of settlement, the center of this place that soon became the Poblacion had only a few scattered houses. As forests were cut, the cleared areas were planted with abaca and other crops. Due to the abundance of food and money which the people earned through the sale of their forest and agricultural products, Manito became a progressive settlement. But today it is left behind by neighboring towns. Forests are mostly denuded due to cutting in the 1980s, while replanting of trees has been neglected.

Geography

Manito is located at 13°07′25″N123°52′09″E / 13.1235°N 123.8693°E / 13.1235; 123.8693 .

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 107.40 square kilometres (41.47 sq mi)  ^[5] constituting 4.17% of the 2,575.77-square-kilometre- (994.51 sq mi) total area of Albay.

Manito is located on the south-eastern tip of Albay, adjoining the south-eastern limit of Legazpi City. The west and NW coast of Manito lies along Poliqui Bay opposite the city of Legazpi. To the north and north-east coast of the municipality lies Albay Gulf. To the east and south of Manito is the province of Sorsogon separated by the Pocdol Mountains, which is also called as the Bacon-Manito Volcanic Complex. Because of topography, the two provinces are not connected along the coast. A mountain pass from barangay Nagotgot connects Manito to Sorsogon City in Sorsogon province.

Southwest of the poblacion is barangay Buyo separated by the Buyo River. The two rivers serve as irrigation for small rice fields and water sources for the residents.

Barangays

Manito is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Currently, there are 14 are classified as rural areas and only the poblacion (town center, also known as Barangay It-ba), is classified as an urban area. ^[7] The poblacion is situated on the north-western seashore of the town, south of the mouth of the Camanitohan River. Northwest of the town centerk is barangay Cawit, separated by the Caminatohan.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020 [3]		2010 [8]
050511001	Balabagon	1.9%	507	561	▾	−1.01%
050511002	Balasbas	6.0%	1,581	1,399	▴	1.23%
050511003	Bamban	3.9%	1,010	967	▴	0.44%
050511004	Buyo	15.4%	4,038	3,575	▴	1.23%
050511005	Cabacongan	3.6%	945	946	▾	−0.01%
050511006	Cabit	4.2%	1,093	1,072	▴	0.19%
050511007	Cawayan	6.9%	1,805	1,665	▴	0.81%
050511008	Cawit	3.9%	1,013	1,011	▴	0.02%
050511009	Holugan	4.6%	1,199	1,165	▴	0.29%
050511010	It-Ba ( Poblacion )	13.7%	3,588	3,192	▴	1.18%
050511011	Malobago	3.7%	958	945	▴	0.14%
050511012	Manumbalay	3.8%	998	812	▴	2.08%
050511013	Nagotgot	9.6%	2,510	2,366	▴	0.59%
050511015	Pawa	8.8%	2,297	2,114	▴	0.83%
050511018	Tinapian	4.5%	1,165	1,029	▴	1.25%
	Total		26,162	22,819	▴	1.38%

Climate

Climate data for Manito, Albay
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	65 (2.6)	44 (1.7)	42 (1.7)	39 (1.5)	87 (3.4)	150 (5.9)	184 (7.2)	153 (6.0)	163 (6.4)	154 (6.1)	127 (5.0)	100 (3.9)	1,308 (51.4)
Average rainy days	13.9	9.2	11.1	12.5	19.6	24.3	26.5	25.0	25.5	24.4	19.4	15.1	226.5
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics

Population census of Manito

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	3,798	—
1918	5,205	+2.12%
1939	7,080	+1.48%
1948	7,909	+1.24%
1960	9,746	+1.76%
1970	12,062	+2.15%
1975	13,647	+2.51%
1980	15,416	+2.47%
1990	16,011	+0.38%
1995	18,451	+2.69%
2000	20,420	+2.20%
2007	21,652	+0.81%
2010	22,819	+1.93%
2015	24,707	+1.53%
2020	26,162	+1.13%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [8] [11] [12]

In the 2020 census, Manito had a population of 26,162. ^[3] The population density was 240 per square kilometre (620/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Manito

10 20 30 40 50 2006 49.00 2009 45.37 2012 38.97 2015 34.32 2018 37.21 2021 28.97 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

The municipality is a supplier of lasa grass and its final product - soft broom. A significant number of households are engaged in soft broom making as a source of livelihood. Many households are still engaged in cottage industries like basket making in spite of the dwindling supply of nito vines.

In 1982, the municipality of Manito emerged in the limelight by virtue of PD k.20364^{[ clarification needed ]} establishing Manito as reservation area for Geothermal Exploration and development. In June 1994, the Bacman Geothermal Production Field has started its full operation and in October 1998, President Joseph Estrada inaugurated the additional 1.5 megawatt power/multi-crop drying plant located at Pawa, Manito in support of his food security program.

Town fiesta

Saint Raphael the Archangel is the patron saint of Manito where the town fiesta is celebrated every October 24 in his honor.

References

1.   Municipality of Manito | (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 V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Province: Albay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.
6. "Municipal: Manito, Albay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 January 2016.
7. (2007-08-01). "Municipality//City: Manito". Philippines Standard Geographic Code Interactive. Retrieved on 2012-05-20.
8. 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.
9. "Manito, Albay : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. 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.
12. "Province of Albay". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
14. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
15. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
16. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
17. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
18. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
20. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• General Map of the Municipality of Manito