Matalom

Matalom
Matalom
	Church of Matalom
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Country	Philippines
Region	Negros Island Region
Barangays	(see Barangays)
Government
• Mayor	Eric S. Pajulio
• Vice Mayor	Rikrik Jay S. Pajulio
• Representative	Carl Nicolas C. Cari
• Councilors	List
• Electorate	voters (?)
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Economy
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Service provider
• Electricity	—
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
PSGC	PSGC unknown

Matalom (IPA: [mɐ'talom]), officially the Municipality of Matalom (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Matalom; Waray: Bungto han Matalom; Tagalog: Bayan ng Matalom), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,586 people.^[3]

Etymology

It was said that the Spaniards once saw the flaming red of the flame trees that dotted the shores of Matalom Beach and the scenic Canigao Island and asked the natives the local dialect for "hermosa" or beautiful. The natives answered "Matahum" or "Matalom." This was the origin of the town's name.^[4]

History

Before Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, a sea-faring people lived along the banks of the Matalom River and also on the islet of Canigao (formerly Comigao).

In the middle of the 19th century, the townspeople of Matalom constructed their own parish church, convent, school, and public buildings through their own efforts. These were all accomplished with the leadership of Spanish Friar Leonardo Celes Diaz and Capitan Calixto Pil believed to be the founder and first president of the town.

Leadership in the town's administration may be divided into three regimes: Spanish, American and Postwar (Philippine Independence). The first president of Matalom during the Spanish regime was Capitan Calixto Pil. Succession to the chair of president was patterned after the original dynasty set up by the natives, by Pal and Pil families. Thus, after Kapitan "Itong" (Cpt. Calixto Pil) his son followed. Next in line was Kapitan "Osting" (Cpt. Agustin Pil) then Kapitan "Kulas" (Cpt. Nicolas Pal), then Kapitan "Bentoy" (Cpt. Ruberto Pal), the last president before the transition period from Spanish to American regimes. The council members were then called, "Guinhaupan," acknowledged leader in settlements, now barrios or sitios.

The transition from the American regime to the time the Philippines obtained its independence saw Jeremias Pal re-elected alcalde in 1937 until the outbreak of World War II. The dark days of the Japanese occupation had Antonio Olo as the "puppet mayor". The restoration of the civil government after the war saw the appointment of Primitivo Gopo as the municipal mayor of Matalom.

Geography

Barangays

Matalom is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.^[5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Agbanga
Altavista
Cahagnaan
Calumpang
Caningag
Caridad Norte
Caridad Sur
Elevado
Esperanza
Hitoog
Itum
Lowan
Monte Alegre
President Garcia
Punong
San Isidro (Poblacion)
San Pedro (Poblacion)
Santo Niño (Poblacion)
Santa Fe (Tab-Ang)
San Juan
San Salvador
San Vicente
Santa Paz
Tag-os
Templanza
Tigbao
Waterloo
Zaragoza
Bagong Lipunan
Taglibas Imelda

Climate

Climate data for Matalom, Leyte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28 (82)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	78 (3.1)	57 (2.2)	84 (3.3)	79 (3.1)	118 (4.6)	181 (7.1)	178 (7.0)	169 (6.7)	172 (6.8)	180 (7.1)	174 (6.9)	128 (5.0)	1,598 (62.9)
Average rainy days	16.7	13.8	17.3	18.5	23.2	26.5	27.1	26.0	26.4	27.5	24.6	21.0	268.6
Source: Meteoblue^[6]

Demographics

Population census of Matalom

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[7]^[8]^[9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Matalom was 32,586 people,^[3] with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[10]

Canigao Island

Tourism

Matalom has become famous for Canigao Island.

References

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^ "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.
^ ^3.0 ^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 8 July 2021.
^ "The Tourist Spots and Delicacies of Matalom". crisansite.wordpress.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
^ "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Municipality of MATALOM - Code:083734000". psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
^ "Matalom: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

External links

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[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–[[Category:Errors_reported_by_Module_String]]<strong_class="error">String_Module_Error:_String_subset_index_out_of_range</strong>-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 8 July 2021.

[4] "The Tourist Spots and Delicacies of Matalom". crisansite.wordpress.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

[5] "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Municipality of MATALOM - Code:083734000". psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 October 2019.

[met_norms-6] "Matalom: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.

[PSA15–[[Category:Errors_reported_by_Module_String]]<strong_class="error">String_Module_Error:_String_subset_index_out_of_range</strong>-7] Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–[[Category:Errors_reported_by_Module_String]]<strong_class="error">String_Module_Error:_String_subset_index_out_of_range</strong>-8] 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 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-[[Category:Errors_reported_by_Module_String]]<strong_class="error">String_Module_Error:_String_subset_index_out_of_range</strong>-9] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[10] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

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