Odiongan

Odiongan
Municipality
Municipality of Odiongan
Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon at night. Captured in December 2020.
Flag Seal
Anthem: Odiongan Hymn
Map of Romblon with Odiongan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Odiongan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°24′N122°00′E / 12.4°N 122°E / 12.4; 122
Country	Philippines
Region	Mimaropa
Province	Romblon
District	Lone district
Founded	1847
Barangays	25 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Trina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic
•  Vice Mayor	Diven F. Dimaala
•  Representative	Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona
•  Councilors	Marvin Al D. Firmalo Jackiri M. Fernandez Quincy Anne Bantang-Cabrera Juvy F. Faderogaya Kaila A. Yap Manuel F. Fernandez, Jr. Joel F. Falogme Ricmel S. Falqueza
•  Electorate	31,538 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	185.67 km2 (71.69 sq mi)
Elevation	53 m (174 ft)
Highest elevation	655 m (2,149 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	49,284
• Density	270/km2 (690/sq mi)
•  Households	12,769
Demonym	Odionganon
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	42.57 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 208.3 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 419.4 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 167.4 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 60.8 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Tablas Island Electric Cooperative (TIELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5511
PSGC	175909000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)42
Native languages	Bantoanon Onhan Ati Tagalog

Aerial view of the town of Odiongan, Romblon.

Odiongan, officially the Municipality of Odiongan (Asi: Banwa it Odiongan, Filipino: Bayan ng Odiongan), is a municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,284 people. ^[3] It is composed of 25 barangays.

It is a major port, commercial center and the largest municipality in Romblon in terms of population and income. It's zip code is 5505.

History

Early history

There is a legend that the inhabitants there found an "odiong" (local term for "arrow") struck onto a tree; thus, the place was called inodiongan, meaning "struck by an arrow", which later metamorphosed to Odiongan. ^[5]

Historically, Odiongan, as the largest municipality on Tablas Island, Romblon, was first inhabited by the Negritos and the Mangyan tribes from Panay Island to the south and Mindoro Island to the west, respectively. This was followed shortly by Onhan-speaking settlers from Panay. Around 1810, a group of Bantoanon-speaking people settled in the area in search of a place more suitable for agriculture. However, the settlement founded by these Bantoanons were destroyed and pillaged by Muslim pirates. In 1840, another attempt was made by a different group of Bantoanons; this time, they constructed a fort or cota which protected the settlement from attacks and natural calamities. In 1855, the settlement was officially designated by the Spanish colonial authorities as a pueblo or town. When the Philippine Revolution broke out in 1898, the town joined the cause of the revolutionaries led by Tomas Fiedacan and became the first mayor of Odiongan on 1898 to 1899.

Modern history

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, Odiongan faced a number of catastrophes: a cholera epidemic in 1902 killed much of the town's population, a strong typhoon lashed the town in 1908, and famine struck the town in 1914. However, the perseverance and determination of the townsfolk led to the town's continuous existence.

In 1940, the town became the seat of the special municipality of Tablas, created by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 581 (authored by Congressman Leonardo Festin), which covered the entire island. It remained so throughout the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from 1941 to 1945. During that time, Odiongan was chosen as the headquarters of the resistance movement in the province, under the leadership of Lt. Col. Enrique Jurado. On 4 September 1943, a Japanese gunboat shelled the town to force the guerrillas out of hiding. This was followed the following month by a landing of Japanese forces from Panay, which massacred people in the various towns of Tablas, Romblon, and Sibuyan, including Odiongan.

On 1 October 1946, ^[6] the special municipality of Tablas was abolished by Republic Act No. 38. The following year, Odiongan was restored to its original jurisdiction as municipality in the province of Romblon. ^[7]

Geography

Odiongan is located in the mid-western part of Tablas Island. It is bounded by San Andres and San Agustin to the north, by Santa Maria to the east, by Looc and Alcantara to the south, and by Ferrol and Tablas Strait to the west.

Odiongan has a total land area of 18,567 hectares (45,880 acres). Much of the town lies in the low-lying plains along the coast, with rolling hills and mountainous forest area at the interior. It has a good anchorage in Barangay Poctoy which serves as link between the islands of Mindoro, Panay and to the luzon island via Batangas or Lucena .

Barangays

Odiongan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Budiong was formerly a sitio of Canduyong; it became a barrio in 1954. ^[8]

• Amatong
• Anahao
• Bangon
• Batiano
• Budiong
• Canduyong
• Dapawan (Poblacion)
• Gabawan
• Libertad
• Ligaya (Poblacion)
• Liwanag (Poblacion)
• Liwayway (Poblacion)
• Malilico
• Mayha
• Panique
• Pato-o
• Poctoy
• Progreso Este
• Progreso Weste
• Rizal
• Tabing Dagat (Poblacion)
• Tabobo-an
• Tuburan
• Tumingad
• Tulay

Climate

Climate data for Odiongan, Romblon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	31 (1.2)	20 (0.8)	25 (1.0)	39 (1.5)	152 (6.0)	269 (10.6)	314 (12.4)	285 (11.2)	303 (11.9)	208 (8.2)	95 (3.7)	70 (2.8)	1,811 (71.3)
Average rainy days	9.5	7.1	9.0	11.3	21.0	25.7	28.1	26.5	27.3	24.6	16.5	12.1	218.7
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics

Population census of Odiongan

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	8,323	—
1918	13,366	+3.21%
1939	16,628	+1.05%
1948	18,401	+1.13%
1960	22,859	+1.82%
1970	28,501	+2.23%
1975	30,198	+1.17%
1980	27,188	−2.08%
1990	32,498	+1.80%
1995	35,527	+1.68%
2000	39,069	+2.06%
2007	42,062	+1.02%
2010	43,676	+1.38%
2015	45,367	+0.73%
2020	49,284	+1.64%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12] [13]

According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,284 people, making it the most populous municipality in the province. Asi language is the native language of majority of the municipality's inhabitants, while Onhan is the medium of communication in southern barangays bordering Ferrol and Looc municipalities respectively.

Most of the town's inhabitants are devout Roman Catholic and Philippine Independent Church (Independent Catholic) adherents with a small population of Protestants, including Baptists, Iglesia ni Cristo, Foursquare Gospel, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Economy

Poctoy Pier, the largest port in Romblon province

Poverty incidence of Odiongan

10 20 30 40 50 2006 27.60 2009 35.89 2012 15.35 2015 17.98 2018 9.60 2021 42.57 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Government

Local government

Main article: Philippine municipality

As a municipality in the Province of Romblon, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.

Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, ^[22] the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde), a vice mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. The incumbent mayor of Odiongan is Trina Alejandra Fabic y Firmalo y Que.The incumbent Vice Mayor Diven Fos Dimaala.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

Elected officials

Main article: Mayor of Odiongan, Romblon

Notable personalities

• Renato Solidum Jr. – Secretary of DOST, 2022–present; Director of PHIVOLCS, 2003–2022
• Ephraim Fajutagana – twelfth Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church (2011–2017)

References

1.   Municipality of Odiongan | (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). "Mimaropa". 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. Profile: Odiongan Romblon Travel Guide. Retrieved on 2012-04-16
6. "Republic Act No. 38 : REPUBLIC ACTS - PHILIPPINE LAWS STATUTES and CODES - CHANROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY". laws.chanrobles.com.
7. History of Odiongan The Traveller's Blog. Retrieved on 2012-04-16
8. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Budiong, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
9. "Odiongan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
13. "Province of Romblon". 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. "Poverty Incidence, 2000" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
16. "Poverty Incidence, 2003" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
17. "Poverty Incidence, 2006" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
18. "Poverty Incidence, 2012" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
19. "Poverty Incidence, 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.
21. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
22. "An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991". The LawPhil Project. 8th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 21, 2014.

External links

• Odiongan Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Odiongan Profile - Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
• Odiongan Homepage
• Odiongan Romblon Hotel Reservations
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information