Valladolid, Negros Occidental

Valladolid
Municipality
Municipality of Valladolid
Façade of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church
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Nickname(s):  Rice Granary of Negros Occidental; Fruit Basket of Negros Occidental
Motto:  Ugyon Dolidnon
Map of Negros Occidental with Valladolid highlighted
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Valladolid Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°28′N122°50′E / 10.47°N 122.83°E / 10.47; 122.83
Country	Philippines
Region	Negros Island Region
Province	Negros Occidental
District	4th district
Founded	1860
Named for	Valladolid, Spain
Barangays	16 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Enrique R. Miravalles
•  Vice Mayor	Roel P. Yogore
•  Representative	Juliet Marie D. Ferrer
•  Municipal Council	Members Ivar G. Gugudan Jr. Noel N. Nacion Octavio D. Pagsuberon Nonito G. Bedaure Armela E. Mailim Larry G. Garde Alan Z. Clavel Rafael V. Palacios
•  Electorate	25,275 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	48.03 km2 (18.54 sq mi)
Elevation	4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Highest elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	39,996
• Density	830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
•  Households	10,121
Economy
•  Income class	4th municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	15.84 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 148.4 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 234.8 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 128.3 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 80.83 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6103
PSGC	064530000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)34
Native languages	Hiligaynon Tagalog
Named after	Valladolid, Spain

Valladolid, officially the Municipality of Valladolid, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,996 people. ^[3]

Known as the "Fruit Basket of Negros Occidental," the municipality celebrates its fiesta every 28 February.

History

The place was first called “Inabuyan” until the Spanish leaders arrived and one of them named the place after his native town Valladolid in Spain. During the Spanish era, Valladolid was considered one of the most prosperous towns of Negros Occidental. The size of the convent and church built by the Recollect Missionaries in 1851 were proofs of this status considering that the church authorities were powerful in running the affairs of the government.

Valladolid was established in 1860. The influx of settlers from the neighboring islands of Guimaras, Panay and Cebu prompted the then Governor Saravia to create an additional town which is now Pulupandan. The settlers made this town a landing area in coming to Negros, brought about by the introduction of sugar which resulted in the economic growth and prosperity of the island. The town is known as the Rice Granary of Negros Occidental with 90 percent of its arable land planted to palay. It produce more than half a million cavans of rice every year. It also produces vegetables, fruits and the diwal ( Pholas orientalis ) also known as the angel wings clam, a seasonal delicacy.

The Aetas were the original inhabitants of Valladolid. They were ultimately forced to move to the uplands when the early settlers and colonizers came to stay. Significant events in the province during the early founding years as well as major upheavals during and after the revolutionary period brought profound changes in the municipality.

By and large, Valladolid has its place in the historical set-up of the province of Negros Occidental socially, spiritually, economically and politically. It is also the bulwark of Filipinistas Aglipayan in Negros. This dominant sect caused the defeat of the fiery Manuel L. Quezon in the hands of the Aglipayans in the presidential election of 1935 during the Commonwealth era.

Pasundayag Festival is a thanksgiving and celebration of good harvest. It is a farmers festival in honor of the town's patroness, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe featuring street dancing competition, arena festival dance showdown and merry making.

In 1957, Sitio Paloma was converted into a barrio. ^[5]

Geography

Along the coastal road of the town of Valladolid

Valladolid is located on the south-western coast of the Province of Negros Occidental. It is 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Bacolod.

Valladolid is bounded on the north by the town of Pulupandan, on the south by the municipality of San Enrique, on the west by the Guimaras Strait, and on the east by the city of La Carlota. The global location of Municipality of Valladolid is 10 degrees, 27 minutes 54 seconds - north and 122 degrees 49 minutes 33.6 seconds - east with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church as the benchmark.

Valladolid has two pronounced seasons, wet and dry. The rainy season starts from May to January of the following year with heavy rains occurring during the months of August and September. Dry season starts from the month of February until the last week of April.

Barangays

Valladolid is geographically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Alijis
• Ayungon
• Bagumbayan
• Batuan
• Bayabas
• Central Tabao
• Doldol
• Guintorilan
• Lacaron
• Mabini
• Pacol
• Palaka
• Paloma
• Poblacion
• Sagua Banua
• Tabao Proper

Climate

Climate data for Valladolid, 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 [6]

Demographics

Population census of Valladolid

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	10,550	—
1918	10,213	−0.22%
1939	14,636	+1.73%
1948	13,393	−0.98%
1960	14,891	+0.89%
1970	17,961	+1.89%
1975	21,176	+3.36%
1980	21,728	+0.52%
1990	29,742	+3.19%
1995	31,380	+1.01%
2000	32,576	+0.81%
2007	34,895	+0.95%
2010	36,416	+1.56%
2015	37,833	+0.73%
2020	39,996	+1.10%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]

Religion

The Parish of Saint Mary of Guadalupe of the Philippine Independent Church.

• Philippine Independent Church – majority of the population of the town are followers of the Aglipayan faith.
• Roman Catholic Church – second largest religious denomination of the town.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Valladolid

5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 14.40 2009 21.15 2012 10.66 2015 12.63 2018 10.29 2021 15.84 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Major industries

• Hog raising
• Furniture
• Fishery
• Poultry
• Rice production
• Sugar production

Major products

• Hablon (garments)
• Angel Wing Clams
• Mango from Guimaras

Education

Primary Level

Public

• Alijis Elementary school
• Ayungon Elementary School
• Batuan Elementary School
• Emilio Infante Elementary School
• Ma. Palacios Presbitero Elementary School
• Pacol Elementary School
• Tabao Elementary School
• Valladolid Elementary School

Private

• Bethel Baptist Church Kindergarten School
• Faith Christian School
• Maranatha Christian Academy
• Negros New Life In Jesus Christian Academy
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Kinder School

Secondary Level

Public

• Tabao National High School
• Tabao National High School - Lacaron Extension
• Valladolid National High School
• Valladolid National High School - Ayungon Extension

Private

• Francisco Infante Memorial High School Inc.

Infrastructure

Power

Power supply provided by NOCECO with frequent and unpredictable brownouts.

Water supply

Clean and safe water supply provided by Valladolid Water District.

Tourism

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was founded in 1851 by the Recollect Missionaries and reputed to be the biggest in the province. The size of the church and convent is a living proof that Valladolid stood among the island's most progressive pueblos during the Spanish era.
• Balay Dolid (Valladolid Community Museum): Balay Dolid (Valladolid Community Museum) is one of the ancestral houses in town owned by the Ykalina family. The Valladolid Community Museum features the rich cultural heritage of the town.
• Sunset Boulevard: It is a perfect place to watch the beautiful sunset along the Guimaras Strait. A good venue to commune with nature as the water laps along the seawall.
• Century-old Acacia Haven: 32 Acacia trees surround the public plaza and provide shade to all passers. It was planted by Ykalina, the first town official.
• Relic of an 18th Century Graveyard: This resting place was solely intended for the Ilustrados or the rich member of the community during that time. The area is about 3 hectares surrounded by coral reef stones giving the place a classic effect.
• Fruit Stand by the Highway: Situated at the highway of Barangay Poblacion, Purok Ilang-ilang, travelers pass by this area displaying mangoes, watermelon, fruit jams and other exotic delicacies.
• Highway Food Park: Located along the highway between Barangay Palaka and Crossing Pacol, this food park is composed of stalls serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu varies from meat, vegetables to fresh seafood.
• Tabao Fish Terminal Food Court: Tabao Fish Terminal Food Court at Barangay Central Tabao Fish Terminal opens at 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Offers grilled fish, tinola and kinilaw. Also serves coffee with native “Ibus or Suman”.
• Tabao Weavers Association (TWA) Display Center: At Barangay Central Tabao offers hand woven products ideal for souvenir.

References

1.   Municipality of Valladolid | (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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Paloma in the Municipality of Valladolid, Province of Negros Occidental". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
6. "Valladolid: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
18. "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
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System