Pinamungajan, officially the Municipality of Pinamungajan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Pinamungajan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pinamungajan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 75,131 people.[3]

Pinamungajan
Municipality of Pinamungajan
Flag of Pinamungajan
Official seal of Pinamungajan
Anthem: Pinamungajan sa kanunay
English: Always Pinamungajan
Map of Cebu with Pinamungajan highlighted
Map of Cebu with Pinamungajan highlighted
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Pinamungajan is located in Philippines
Pinamungajan
Pinamungajan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°16′N 123°35′E / 10.27°N 123.58°E / 10.27; 123.58
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceCebu
District 3rd district
Founded1815
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAna Jessica A. Baricuatro (1Cebu)
 • Vice MayorGlenn F. Baricuatro (1Cebu)
 • RepresentativePablo John F. Garcia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate48,322 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
109.16 km2 (42.15 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Highest elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
75,131
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
 • Households
16,908
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
36.51
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 226.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 703.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 251.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 123.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCebu 3 Electric Cooperative (CEBECO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6039
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)32
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitepinamungajan.gov.ph

Pinamungajan is bordered to the north by the City of Toledo, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the city of Naga and the town of San Fernando, and to the south is the town of Aloguinsan. It is 82 kilometres (51 mi) from Cebu City.

The municipality, also known as Pinamungahan, was established in the 1815 under the Spanish colonial government in the country. The municipality got its name from the diligent and hardworking people, working hand-in-hand especially during the agricultural harvest season – "Pinamungajan", which originated from the Visayan word pinamuhuan, meant a worker share for his effort during a farm harvest. Over time the Pinamuhuan eventually changed to the current name of the municipality.

The town patroness is Saint Monica, mother of one of the fathers and doctors of the Catholic Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo.[5] However, instead of August 27, Pinamungajan celebrates the memorial of the saint on May 4.[6] In 2008, in response to the call of then governor and now Congresswoman Gwendolyn Garcia for each Cebu town and city to hold a festival as part of local culture and heritage, Pinamungajan began the Pinamuohan Festival in honor of Saint Monica on her memorial.

Geography

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Barangays

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Pinamungajan is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
072237001 Anislag 2.1% 1,597 1,434 1.08%
072237002 Anopog 5.1% 3,797 3,116 2.00%
072237003 Binabag 2.9% 2,142 2,032 0.53%
072237004 Buhingtubig 2.3% 1,763 1,691 0.42%
072237005 Busay 1.5% 1,117 1,128 −0.10%
072237006 Butong 2.7% 2,035 1,848 0.97%
072237007 Cabiangon/ Cabinyagan[8] 1.3% 1,000 891 1.16%
072237008 Camugao 2.7% 2,048 2,007 0.20%
072237009 Duangan 1.9% 1,400 1,264 1.03%
072237010 Guimbawian 2.5% 1,894 1,698 1.10%
072237011 Lamac 7.9% 5,953 4,470 2.91%
072237012 Lut‑od 4.1% 3,112 2,213 3.47%
072237013 Mangoto 3.5% 2,602 2,172 1.82%
072237014 Opao 0.7% 503 511 −0.16%
072237015 Pandacan 7.8% 5,890 5,291 1.08%
072237016 Poblacion 9.0% 6,754 5,925 1.32%
072237017 Punod 2.4% 1,781 1,870 −0.49%
072237018 Rizal 3.2% 2,418 2,341 0.32%
072237019 Sacsac 2.0% 1,533 1,415 0.80%
072237020 Sambagon 1.6% 1,233 1,074 1.39%
072237021 Sibago 3.0% 2,261 1,830 2.14%
072237022 Tajao 9.2% 6,915 5,648 2.04%
072237023 Tangub 1.2% 880 1,000 −1.27%
072237024 Tanibag 2.7% 2,002 1,686 1.73%
072237025 Tupas 1.1% 864 817 0.56%
072237026 Tutay 3.3% 2,461 2,625 −0.64%
Total 75,131 57,997 2.62%

Climate

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Climate data for Pinamungahan, 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[9]

Demographics

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Population census of Pinamungajan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 11,435—    
1918 17,443+2.86%
1939 22,327+1.18%
1948 20,364−1.02%
1960 22,092+0.68%
1970 26,194+1.72%
1975 27,075+0.67%
1980 31,394+3.00%
1990 40,026+2.46%
1995 44,009+1.79%
2000 51,715+3.52%
2007 54,859+0.82%
2010 57,997+2.04%
2015 65,955+2.48%
2020 75,131+2.59%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][7][11][12]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Pinamungajan

10
20
30
40
50
2006
41.60
2009
46.36
2012
25.74
2015
28.54
2018
24.00
2021
36.51

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Tourism

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  • Campolabo Sandbar
  • Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort
  • Odlom Falls
  • Kamangon Cave
  • Sinungkulan Falls

Notable personalities

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References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Pinamungajan | (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 c Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central 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. ^ "The living caves of Pinamungajan". Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Pinamuohan Festival".
  7. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Cabiyangan, Pinamungahan, Province of Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Pinamungahan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Cebu". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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