Culasi, Antique

Culasi
Municipality

Municipal hall
Map of Antique with Culasi highlighted
Location within Antique province
Culasi

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 11°25′N 122°04′E / 11.42°N 122.07°E / 11.42; 122.07Coordinates: 11°25′N 122°04′E / 11.42°N 122.07°E / 11.42; 122.07
Country Philippines
Region Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province Antique
District Lone district
Barangays 44 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor Jose Jeffrey (JoJe) Lomugdang
Area[2]
 • Total 228.56 km2 (88.25 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 41,228
 • Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  23,942
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 5708
IDD : area code  +63 (0)36
Income class 3rd class
PSGC 060606000
Website elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/culasi-antique/

Culasi, officially the Municipality of Culasi (Karay-a: Banwa kang Culasi; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Culasi; Filipino: Bayan ng Culasi), is a municipality in the province of Antique in the Western Visayas (Region VI) of the Philippines. The population was 41,228 at the 2015 census.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 23,942 registered voters.[4]

Culasi is 92 kilometres (57 mi) north from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, and 90 kilometres (56 mi) south from Kalibo, the capital of Aklan.

History

During the Spanish colonial times, Culasi was known by its old name "Bacong". Now, Bacong is only one of its barangays. Bacong was once of the four visitas or towns established by the Spaniards. The others were Nalupa (now Barbaza), Bugason (now Bugasong), and Hamtik (now Hamtic). The name Culasi or Kulasi was derived from the local term for a species of mangrove Lumnitzera racemosa which grow abundantly in the vicinity's river basin.

The 1905 census revealed that Culasi had the biggest Chinese population in Antique, so much so that it had a barrio named "Villa de Hong Kong" in their honor. It is now part of the Poblacion.

Geography

Island off Culasi

Culasi is located at 11°25′N 122°04′E / 11.42°N 122.07°E / 11.42; 122.07.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 228.56 square kilometres (88.25 sq mi)[2] constituting 8.37% of the 2,729.17-square-kilometre- (1,053.74 sq mi) total area of Antique.

Located in the northern portion of the province, it is bounded on the north by Sebaste, south by Tibiao, west by the Sulu Sea and east by Mount Madia-as and the Municipality of Madalag, Aklan, just beyond. Its territory includes Maniguin (or Maningning / Hammerhead) and Batbatan Islands.

Excluding the outlying islands, its northernmost point is located at 11°32’05" latitude and 122°05’00" longitude. Its easternmost point is located at 11°30’50" latitude and 122°10’05" longitude. Its southernmost point is located at 11°21’04" latitude and 122°02’08" longitude and the westernmost point is at 11°31’05" latitude and 122°03’08" longitude.

Topography

Culasi has a slope of 8°. Eastern height ranges from 200 metres (660 ft) to 2,117 metres (6,946 ft) at the summit of Mt. Madja-as. It has unbroken mountain range from barangay Batonan Sur in the south to barangay Salde in the northernmost. From the peak of Madja-as Mountain it gradually flattens down to a narrow strip of the coastal plain. Land area roughly covers 82.92% upland and above lowland comprises 17.08% of the land area with a slope of 18% and below. Forest areas comprise almost half of the total land area covering 12,078 hectares (29,850 acres).

Climate

Culasi has two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry. Rainy season occurs in the months of May to November and dry season for the rest of the year. Areas like the mountainous barangays of Flores and Osorio located at the southern portion of the municipality are characterized by a relatively cool temperature which is highly suited for coffee. The higher precipitation acquired may be caused by high mountain range or because of its high topography.

Barangays

Culasi is politically subdivided into 44 barangays, [5] which are classified into 3 island, 11 upland, 16 coastal and 14 interior/lowland barangays.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[6]
060606001 Alojipan 1.1% 462 446 +0.67%
060606002 Bagacay 3.6% 1,480 1,462 +0.23%
060606003 Balac-balac 1.6% 660 601 +1.80%
060606005 Batbatan Island 6.9% 2,851 2,407 +3.28%
060606007 Batonan Norte 1.5% 620 608 +0.37%
060606008 Batonan Sur 1.8% 749 730 +0.49%
060606009 Bita 1.0% 431 410 +0.96%
060606010 Bitadton Norte 1.9% 788 711 +1.98%
060606011 Bitadton Sur 5.3% 2,166 2,075 +0.82%
060606012 Buenavista 1.8% 726 683 +1.17%
060606013 Buhi 1.5% 619 582 +1.18%
060606014 Camancijan 4.7% 1,938 1,901 +0.37%
060606015 Caridad 2.1% 882 828 +1.21%
060606016 Carit-an 1.5% 628 518 +3.73%
060606032 Centro Norte (Poblacion) 5.1% 2,114 1,947 +1.58%
060606031 Centro Poblacion 6.0% 2,477 2,668 −1.40%
060606033 Centro Sur (Poblacion) 4.0% 1,654 1,791 −1.50%
060606017 Condes 1.0% 420 389 +1.47%
060606018 Esperanza 2.7% 1,132 1,029 +1.83%
060606019 Fe 1.9% 770 678 +2.45%
060606020 Flores 2.0% 822 804 +0.42%
060606021 Jalandoni 3.6% 1,485 1,384 +1.35%
060606022 Janlagasi 0.5% 215 204 +1.00%
060606023 Lamputong 1.5% 628 617 +0.34%
060606024 Lipata 4.8% 1,962 1,831 +1.32%
060606004 Magsaysay (Balua) 1.4% 578 524 +1.89%
060606025 Malacañang 3.8% 1,572 1,466 +1.34%
060606026 Malalison Island 1.6% 649 584 +2.03%
060606027 Maniguin 1.7% 719 643 +2.15%
060606028 Naba 3.9% 1,628 999 +9.74%
060606029 Osorio 1.3% 524 485 +1.48%
060606030 Paningayan 0.9% 354 330 +1.35%
060606034 Salde 0.5% 203 121 +10.35%
060606036 San Antonio 2.3% 962 1,664 −9.91%
060606037 San Gregorio 1.2% 476 450 +1.08%
060606038 San Juan 1.8% 751 632 +3.34%
060606039 San Luis 1.7% 715 696 +0.51%
060606040 San Pascual 1.0% 416 384 +1.54%
060606041 San Vicente 1.0% 396 390 +0.29%
060606042 Simbola 0.6% 229 201 +2.51%
060606043 Tigbobolo 1.1% 460 423 +1.61%
060606044 Tinabusan 0.4% 177 167 +1.11%
060606045 Tomao 1.8% 751 667 +2.28%
060606046 Valderama 2.4% 989 956 +0.65%
Total 41,228 39,086 +1.02%

Demographics

Saint Michaels and All Angels Church
Population census of Culasi
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 29,719—    
1995 30,431+0.44%
2000 32,998+1.75%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 37,100+1.63%
2010 39,086+1.92%
2015 41,228+1.02%
Source: PSA[3][6][7]

In the 2015 census, Culasi had a population of 41,228.[3] The population density was 180 inhabitants per square kilometre (470/sq mi).

In the 2016 election, it had 23,942 registered voters.[4]

Economy

Farming and fishing are the major livelihood where the Culasinhon depend their living.

Natural resources

The rolling hills of Mount Madja-as are rich in manganese, copper and coal found in Timbaban. Other metallic mineral deposits are white clay and pebbles in the island barangays of Malalison and Batbatan. Sand and gravel is being extracted in various rivers and used for infrastructure. Another metallic mineral is the limestone deposit found in Sitio Bula, Camancijan and is used for agricultural and industrial purpose. Limestone is used in the production of cement.

Most treasured one is the oil deposit in Maniguin Island explored by the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC). Several companies drilled oil deposit in Maniguin with black coal. Maniguin has a potential reserve of 28 million barrels to 250 mmbbls. based on the PNOC drilling project report.

Communication

Education

College
Secondary
Saint Michael High School of Culasi
Elementary
Culasi North Elementary School
  • Alojipan Primary School
  • Bagacay Elementary School
  • Balac-Balac Primary School
  • Batbatan Elementary School
  • Batonan Norte Elementary School
  • Batonan Sur Primary School
  • Bitadton Elementary School
  • Buenavista Elementary School
  • Buhi Elementary School
  • Camancijan Elementary School
  • Carit-an Elementary School
  • Culasi Central School
  • Culasi North Elementary School
  • Esperanza Elementary School
  • Fe-Caridad Elementary School
  • Flores Elementary School
  • Kawit Elementary School
  • Light Bearer's Fundamental Baptist Learning Center, Inc.
  • Mag-ayad Primary School
  • Magsaysay Elementary School
  • Malacañang Elementary School
  • Malalison Elementary School
  • Maniguin Elementary School
  • Naba Primary School
  • Osorio Elementary School
  • Paningayan Primary School
  • Saint Michael the Archangel Grade School of Culasi, Inc. (SMAGS)
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • San Luis-Condes Elementary School
  • San Pascual Primary School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • Tomao Primary School
  • Valderrama Elementary School
Pre-school

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Antique". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. ↑ "Municipal: Culasi, Antique". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Region VI (WESTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
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