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Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental

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Enrique B. Magalona, officially the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Enrique B. Magalona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Enrique B. Magalona), also known simply as E. B. Magalona and formerly known and still commonly referred to as Saravia, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,290 people.[3]

Enrique B. Magalona
Saravia
Municipality
Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona
Flag of Enrique B. Magalona
Flag
Official seal of Enrique B. Magalona
Seal
Nickname: 
"Blue Crabs Capital of Negros Occidental"
Map of Negros Occidental with Enrique B. Magalona highlighted
Map of Negros Occidental with Enrique B. Magalona highlighted
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Enrique B. Magalona is located in Philippines
Enrique B. Magalona
Enrique B. Magalona
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°53′N 122°58′E / 10.88°N 122.97°E / 10.88; 122.97
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
ProvinceNegros Occidental
District 3rd district
Named forEnrique Magalona
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMarvin M. Malacon
 • Vice MayorEric D. Matulac
 • RepresentativeJose Francisco B. Benitez
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate41,132 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total113.25 km2 (43.73 sq mi)
Elevation
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Highest elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total64,290
 • Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
 • Households
16,151
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.99
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 216.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 516.1 million (2020), 179.2 million (2012)
 • Expenditure₱ 277.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 194.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNorthern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6118
PSGC
064508000
IDD : area code +63 (0)34
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog

Since 1967, the municipality is named after Enrique Magalona, former Senator of the Philippines and the grandfather of the late Filipino rap icon Francis Magalona.[5] It was previously named Saravia, after Don Emilio Saravia, the first political-military governor in the island during the Spanish era.

The town is also known for the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail.

Geography

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Enrique B. Magalona is 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Bacolod.

Barangays

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Enrique B. Magalona is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alacaygan
  • Alicante
  • Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
  • Poblacion II (Barangay 2)
  • Poblacion III (Barangay 3)
  • Batea
  • Consing
  • Cudangdang
  • Damgo
  • Gahit
  • Canlusong
  • Latasan
  • Madalag
  • Manta-angan
  • Nanca
  • Pasil
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • Santo Niño
  • Tabigue
  • Tanza
  • Tuburan
  • Tomongtong

Climate

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Climate data for Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
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) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		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) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57
(2.2) 		37
(1.5) 		41
(1.6) 		42
(1.7) 		98
(3.9) 		155
(6.1) 		187
(7.4) 		162
(6.4) 		179
(7.0) 		188
(7.4) 		114
(4.5) 		78
(3.1) 		1,338
(52.8)
Average rainy days 12.0 7.7 9.2 10.2 19.5 24.6 26.9 25.1 25.5 25.2 18.0 13.0 216.9
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Enrique B. Magalona
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 13,627—    
1918 14,021+0.19%
1939 21,289+2.01%
1948 19,204−1.14%
1960 32,340+4.44%
1970 35,201+0.85%
1975 43,185+4.18%
1980 44,411+0.56%
1990 48,866+0.96%
1995 54,421+2.04%
2000 54,490+0.03%
2007 57,424+0.73%
2010 59,434+1.26%
2015 62,921+1.09%
2020 64,290+0.42%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Enrique B. Magalona

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
21.90
2009
24.65
2012
20.32
2015
19.90
2018
21.59
2021
17.99

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona | (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. ^ a b 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. ^ Republic Act No. 4896 (June 17, 1967), "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Saravia in the Province of Negros Occidental to Enrique B. Magalona in Honor of the Late Senator Enrique B. Magalona", The Corpus Juris, retrieved June 30, 2023
  6. ^ "Enrique B. Magalona: 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.
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