Consolacion

Place in Negros Island Region, Philippines

Consolacion, officially the Municipality of Consolacion (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Consolacion; Tagalog: Bayan ng Consolacion), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,012 people.[3]

Consolacion
Kampi-ig
Shipyard in Consolacion
Shipyard in Consolacion
Flag of Consolacion
Anthem: "Consolacion, O Lungsod Nga Matahum"
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CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
Reestablished1920
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
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 • MayorTeresa P. Alegado
 • Vice MayorAurelio A. Damole
 • RepresentativeDaphne A. Lagon
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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 • Electricity
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown
Catholic dioceseArchdiocese of Cebu
Patron saintNarcissus of Jerusalem
Websitelguconsolacion.gov.ph

Consolacion is bordered on the north by the town of Liloan, to the west by Cebu City, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the city of Mandaue. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Cebu City and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Mandaue.

Etymology

The town's name came from the name of daughter, Consolacion, of the then-Cebu governor when it was re-established as an independent municipality in 1920.

History

Consolacion was a component barangay first founded in 1871 with a population of 14,248. Before this, it was only a barrio of the municipality of Mandaue. The barrio, formerly named "Kampi-ig" named after a kind of crab living in mangroves, which was abundant in the area, became a separate town in 1871. However, in 1902 and 1903, unable to maintain its status as an independent municipality, it reverted to Mandaue.

In 1920, Consolacion was again made an independent municipality after a petition was accepted by the governor. So grateful were the townspeople to the Cebuano governor that they named their new town after his daughter – Consolacion – and they also chose San Narciso as their patron saint, the namesake of the governor's wife, Narcisa.

A year after the construction of the Casa Real or municipal hall, the people built their first church. Because it was made of wood, nipa, and bamboo, it was totally destroyed by a typhoon in 1888. A second one was also destroyed by a typhoon in 1892. A third one was built just before World War II, on its current site.

The present municipal hall is already the third one. The first was destroyed by the typhoon of 1892. The second one was also destroyed, by the Japanese during World War II. Today, Consolacion is a robust residential urban municipality with a vigorous economy, providing a place to live for people employed in the neighboring cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Cebu.

Cityhood

On July 6, 2022, House Bill No. 1324 was filed by Representatives-couple Daphne Lagon (Cebu–6th) and Sonny Lagon (Ako Bisaya) which seeks to convert the municipality of Consolacion to be known as the City of Consolacion. The bill is currently pending as of August 1, 2022.[4]

Geography

 
Aerial view of Consolacion

70% of the total area of the town is above or highland mountains and 18% foreshore land. The contours are irregular and the highest point is about 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level.

Barangays

Consolacion is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


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PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
?[3] 2010[5]
072219001 Cabangahan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,483 2,015
072219002 Cansaga Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 5,415 4,450
072219003 Casili Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 16,025 12,745
072219004 Danglag Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 4,235 2,796
072219005 Garing Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,615 2,253
072219006 Jugan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 9,887 7,970
072219007 Lamac Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 9,458 7,217
072219008 Lanipga Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 855 748
072219009 Nangka Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 13,327 11,021
072219010 Panas Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,323 1,146
072219011 Panoypoy Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,229 1,108
072219012 Pitogo Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 5,278 3,857
072219013 Poblacion Occidental Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 5,854 4,864
072219014 Poblacion Oriental Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 3,314 3,163
072219015 Polog Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,097 1,608
072219016 Pulpogan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 13,123 11,617
072219017 Sacsac Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,861 1,542
072219018 Tayud Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 20,192 15,683
072219019 Tilhaong Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,337 1,183
072219020 Tolotolo Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 3,156 2,555
072219021 Tugbongan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 8,464 7,108
Total 106,649 Formatting error: invalid input when rounding%

Climate

Climate data for Consolacion, Cebu
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)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70
(2.8)
49
(1.9)
62
(2.4)
78
(3.1)
138
(5.4)
201
(7.9)
192
(7.6)
185
(7.3)
192
(7.6)
205
(8.1)
156
(6.1)
111
(4.4)
1,639
(64.6)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.6 13.1 14.5 24.2 27.9 28.4 27.7 27.1 27.4 22.5 15.9 252.7
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics

The population of Consolacion is fast-growing with an intercensal growth rate of 50.45% from 1980 to 1990, repeated and more in subsequent decades.

Population census of Consolacion
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][5][8]

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Population density
Year Density
1990 1,100/km2
2000 1,700/km2
2010 2,900/km2
2020 4,000/km2

The demographic distribution profile of Consolacion shows sparsely populated upland barangays, and densely populated lowland barangays within the commercial area along the existing national highway.

Economy

Poverty incidence of

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9]

 
Consolacion Public Market

Consolacion's recent economic trend is towards the development of operation of housing/subdivision facilities even with the presence of several medium size manufacturing industries. Consolacion is predicted to become a residential urban municipality.

Infrastructure

  • Road Network:
    • National Road: 1.5 km (0.9 mi)
    • Provincial Road: 2.5 km (1.6 mi)
    • Municipal Road : 2.0 km (1.2 mi)
    • Barangay Road : 43.7 km (27.2 mi)

Utilities

 
CityMall Consolacion
  • Malls: 3
  • Public Market: 1
  • Multi-purpose Building: 1
  • Recreation Courts/Centers : 22

Education

  • Elementary schools: 16
  • High schools: 10
  • Vocational: 1
  • College: 1

Culture

Sarok Festival

The Sarok Festival is celebrated on Consolacion's foundation day. Sarok is a hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok Festival a Mardi Gras of colors and street dancing along the main road of Consolacion is celebrated every February 14 in commemoration of Consolacion founding anniversary. The main attraction of this festival is the colorful Sarok and its wide uses.

History

To protect farmers and the folks from the sun and the rain, the sarok, a conical hat made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves, becomes the needed fad for the people of Consolacion especially that the town is an agricultural land. The festival was traditionally celebrated every February 14 to coincide with its charter day celebrations but this now celebrated in October. However, the Sarok Festival evolved into a free interpretation dance, with the musical concept inspired from the Miligoy de Cebu, a published Filipino folk dance originating from the same place.

Contribution to Cultural Heritage

Consolacion is one of the contributor in Cultural History. It had created a dance called "Miligoy de Cebu". This dance is usually performed by pairs of dancers during social gatherings like baptism, weddings, and special programs in the poblacion. Dancers hold a pair of bamboo castanets in each hand.[10][11]

Notable personalities

References

  1. ^
  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. ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ House Bill No. 1324 (July 6, 2022), An Act Converting the Municipality of Consolacion in the Province of Cebu Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Consolacion (PDF), House of Representatives, retrieved September 5, 2022
  5. ^ 5.0 5.1 Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Consolacion: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  10. ^ Fun-Philippines 2014.
  11. ^ Cebu Daily News 2014.

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