Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Don Carlos
Municipality
Municipality of Don Carlos
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Nickname:  Little Vigan of Bukidnon
Map of Bukidnon with Don Carlos highlighted
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Don Carlos Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°40′51″N124°59′43″E / 7.6808°N 124.9953°E / 7.6808; 124.9953 Coordinates: 7°40′51″N124°59′43″E / 7.6808°N 124.9953°E / 7.6808; 124.9953
Country	Philippines
Region	Northern Mindanao
Province	Bukidnon
District	3rd district
Founded	June 18, 1966
Barangays	29 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Ma. Victoria O. Pizarro
•  Vice Mayor	Jude D. Palmada
•  Representative	Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr.
•  Municipal Council	Members Wilhelmino O. Abrena Jr. Chloe Rey L. Mateo Keith Anthony L. Kotico Predesbendo B. Gaid Tyrone Paul L. Agreda Segundo D. Absuelo Jr. Marivic R. Montesclaros Jame Poe M. Campoamor
•  Electorate	45,927 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	213.72 km2 (82.52 sq mi)
Elevation	300 m (1,000 ft)
Highest elevation	406 m (1,332 ft)
Lowest elevation	178 m (584 ft)
Population  (2020 census)  [3]
• Total	69,273
• Density	320/km2 (840/sq mi)
•  Households	16,097
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	27.06 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 250.3 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 939.8 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 200.5 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 436.5 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8712
PSGC	101304000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)88
Native languages	Western Bukidnon Manobo Binukid Cebuano Ata Manobo Tagalog
Website	www.doncarlos.gov.ph

Don Carlos, officially the Municipality of Don Carlos (Cebuano : Lungsod sa Don Carlos; Tagalog : Bayan ng Don Carlos), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 69,273 people.  ^[3]

History

The first people who settled this place before was a certain Datu Andarol, his wife Ba-e Mahanu, and their son Datu ‘Mangginayun’. Datu Andarol was a ruler and the leader of the Manobo tribe settling the village of Minduso, which was the old name of Don Carlos. The place was covered with forests and access by outlanders was prohibited unless permitted by the datu. Minduso was the home of Datu Andarol's descendants. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the datu was succeeded by his son, Datu Mangginayun. With their contacts with the Spaniards and missionaries, Spanish naming conventions and Christianity was introduced, and Datu Mangginayun adopted the name "Antonio", hence his full name was now Datu ‘Mangginayun’ Antonio Sagandilan Sr. He was married to Ba-e Antonina Manlayuan. His leadership reflects that of his father, as he implemented tribal laws and settled criminal offenses, particularly murder. As the leader of his tribal community, he also presided wedding ceremonies and settled dowries.

The first popular Spanish stranger who approached Datu ‘Mangginayun’ Antonio Sr. was Tomás Sandoval. He requested a parcel of land that he intend to borrow and to till, the datu conceded to his request. As part of the agreement, Tomás was to give the part of his harvest as a share to the datu. Several years later, another Spaniard by the name of "Elizalde" came and, like Tomás, requested the datu for lands to establish ranches. The lands lent by the datu to Elizalde were: lands in Pantil-pantilan, Migtutugop, the lands along the Mulita river, the today-famous Squash Mountain, and the Tugas Falls. As the agricultural ventures of these two Spaniards flourished, Cebuanos (referred by the Lumads, or natives, as "Dumagats") and other Spaniards who came from Cagayan de Misamis and other coastal towns of Misamis were encouraged to settle and populate the area that comprises the present-day Don Carlos.

Census registry for the settlers of Minduso was only located at Ramag (Manobo for ‘breakfast’), which has a fully established local government facilities and would later be known as Maramag. Antonio Sr.'s son, Datu ‘Mangginayun’ Antonio Sagandilan Jr. was born on March 17, 1917, at Miuvan (now Barangay Sinangguyan) and had his birth registered at Maramag. Antonio Jr. was drafted into the USAFFE before World War II and completed his training with the rank of corporal. However, he was called upon to fight on the outbreak of war, and his family did nothing about it.

When the war ended, Antonio Jr. succeeded his father in the leadership of his tribe as a datu in 1946. He was first a tribal councilor, and later became a barangay captain of the whole of Minduso. During his time of service, Señora Remedios ‘Meding’ Fortich de Ozamis personally visited Antonio Jr. and she petitioned the name change of Miuvan (which is now Barangay Sinangguyan) to ‘Don Carlos’ in his husband's memory, Don Carlos Azcona Fortich, and as a gratitude for living in the land which the Sagandilans flourished. At first, the datu declined, as the flourishing enclave has significance for their patrimony. Eventually, under Republic Act No. 4800, Minduso and other neighboring villages and barangays were clustered to form the municipality of Don Carlos in 1966.

Geography

Political map of Don Carlos, showing its 29 barangays

Don Carlos is situated in the southern part of the province. It is located 61 kilometres (38 mi) south of the City of Malaybalay, 161 kilometres (100 mi) from Cagayan de Oro, 180 kilometres (110 mi) from the Cotabato City, 160 kilometres (99 mi) from Davao City, and 1,575 kilometres (979 mi) from south of Manila. The town is bounded by the municipalities of Maramag in the north, Kitaotao in the south, Quezon in the east, Pangantucan and Kadingilan in the west. The town is known for its famous landmark, Lake Pinamaloy.

Soil type

There are 3 types of soil that cover the municipality. These soils, which are generally clay, are Kidapawan Clay, Adtuyon Clay and Macolod Clay.

Topography

The terrain of the municipality of Don Carlos is generally flat except the mountain range on the eastern part of the municipality. The highest elevation is 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level and the lowest elevation is 300 metres (980 ft) below sea level.

Slope

Flat to gently sloping areas ranging in slope from 0-8% is the most prevalent terrain in the municipality, which covers 198.96 km² (93.09%) of the total land area of the municipality. Moderately sloping to undulating lands ranging in slope from 8-18% occupies approximately 7.65 km². Rolling to moderately steep lands, sloping from 18 to 30%, covers 4.19 km² of land. Areas with slope above 30% covers 2920.09 km².

Climate

The municipality's climate falls under the third type. Climate under this type experiences rainy season in the months of April to September. The latest data from the DA shows that the months July to November registered the highest average annual rainfall that reached its peak in the month of July at 642 millimetres (25.3 in).

Climate data for Don Carlos, Bukidnon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (85)
Average low °C (°F)	20 (68)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	21 (70)	21 (71)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	44 (1.7)	27 (1.1)	32 (1.3)	35 (1.4)	76 (3.0)	117 (4.6)	108 (4.3)	108 (4.3)	94 (3.7)	100 (3.9)	76 (3.0)	46 (1.8)	863 (34.1)
Average rainy days	10.3	8.1	8.5	9.6	21.0	24.9	25.0	24.2	22.5	23.4	17.7	11.4	206.6
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Barangays

Don Carlos is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020  [3]		2010  [6]
101304001	Cabadiangan	0.7%	497	460	▴	0.78%
101304002	Bocboc	3.9%	2,724	2,668	▴	0.21%
101304003	Buyot	1.5%	1,072	1,038	▴	0.32%
101304004	Calaocalao	4.1%	2,806	2,720	▴	0.31%
101304005	Don Carlos Norte	9.7%	6,718	5,889	▴	1.33%
101304006	Embayao	1.7%	1,154	1,099	▴	0.49%
101304008	Kalubihon	1.7%	1,188	1,207	▾	−0.16%
101304009	Kasigkot	1.8%	1,226	1,193	▴	0.27%
101304010	Kawilihan	1.5%	1,058	1,053	▴	0.05%
101304011	Kiara	4.0%	2,793	2,684	▴	0.40%
101304012	Kibatang	3.2%	2,238	2,147	▴	0.42%
101304013	Mahayahay	1.4%	970	833	▴	1.53%
101304014	Manlamonay	2.4%	1,639	1,556	▴	0.52%
101304015	Maraymaray	4.5%	3,112	3,593	▾	−1.43%
101304016	Mauswagon	1.7%	1,164	1,081	▴	0.74%
101304017	Minsalagan	1.3%	877	817	▴	0.71%
101304018	New Nongnongan (Masimag)	2.9%	2,001	1,909	▴	0.47%
101304019	New Visayas	1.5%	1,027	1,055	▾	−0.27%
101304020	Old Nongnongan	2.6%	1,800	1,748	▴	0.29%
101304021	Pinamaloy	4.0%	2,797	2,596	▴	0.75%
101304022	Don Carlos Sur ( Poblacion )	16.4%	11,385	11,069	▴	0.28%
101304023	Pualas	3.4%	2,326	2,342	▾	−0.07%
101304024	San Antonio East	1.1%	796	820	▾	−0.30%
101304025	San Antonio West	2.3%	1,600	1,479	▴	0.79%
101304026	San Francisco	0.8%	575	545	▴	0.54%
101304027	San Nicolas (Banban)	7.1%	4,949	4,438	▴	1.10%
101304028	San Roque	1.0%	701	831	▾	−1.69%
101304029	Sinangguyan	5.9%	4,081	3,796	▴	0.73%
101304030	Bismartz	2.4%	1,685	1,668	▴	0.10%
	Total		69,273	64,334	▴	0.74%

Demographics

Population census of Don Carlos

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	32,668	—
1975	35,252	+1.54%
1980	35,038	−0.12%
1990	45,815	+2.72%
1995	51,083	+2.06%
2000	55,495	+1.79%
2007	60,870	+1.28%
2010	64,334	+2.03%
2015	66,959	+0.76%
2020	69,273	+0.67%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority   [7]   [6]   [8] [9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Don Carlos, Bukidnon, was 69,273 people,  ^[3] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

Tourism

The Municipality of Don Carlos is naturally endowed with sites which have been seen with strong potentials to be tourist destinations. These are the uncommercialized Lake Pinamaloy in Barangay Pinamaloy; the Sinangguyan and Kahulugan Waterfalls in Barangay Sinangguyan; and the Linking Caves and Spring in Barangay San Antonio East.

Lake Pinamaloy

Lake Pinamaloy also known as Tourism Lake has an approximate area of 0.6 km². It is considered as a landmark and tourist attraction, thus a development plan has been prepared and was submitted to the Department of Tourism as a blueprint of the program.

Sinangguyan and Kahulugan Falls

Combined to the other tourism sites of the municipality is the Sinangguyan and Kahulugan falls, which both have the approximate height of 20 to 25 meters.

Linking Caves and Spring

Located in San Antonio East, the Linking Caves and Spring adds tourism boost to the place. Reason enough that a proposal has been made to develop its nature into a swimming pool.

Evidently, these sites are enriched with innate natural physical features. Private sector and government efforts would be done to explore these potentials with extensive promotions in order to draw investors and encourage development and tourists.

Transportation

Airport

Don Carlos will be the site of the proposed Bukidnon Domestic Airport which will be located at the unused former Maraymaray Airstrip in the municipality's Barangay Maraymaray. The sequestered airstrip was previously owned by the Cojuancos. The Bukidnon Airport Development Project was included in the Department of Transportation's budget for 2018. Funds for the construction and improvement of all road networks leading to the proposed airport have been allocated by the DPWH. Construction of the domestic airport was scheduled in 2018. It will be the fourth domestic airport operating in Northern Mindanao following Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, Labo Airport in Ozamiz City and Camiguin Airport in Camiguin. ^[17] Groundbreaking of the said airport was done in May 2018. ^[18]

References

1.   Municipality of Don Carlos | (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 X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . 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. "Don Carlos: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
9. "Province of Bukidnon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
11. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
13. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
17. PROJECT WATCH: New Bukidnon (Don Carlos) Development Airport to start this year; P425 million budget allocated
18. "Bukidnon airport to break ground in May 2018" by Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy on April 28, 2018 (Philippine Information Agency– PIA Official)

External links

• Official website
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information