Dingle, Iloilo

Dingle
Municipality

Facade of the Saint John the Baptist Parish Church in Dingle

Seal
Nickname(s): Spelunker's Paradise
Anthem: "Town of Dingle" and "Dingle nga Matahom"

Map of Iloilo showing the location of Dingle
Dingle

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 11°03′N 122°40′E / 11.050°N 122.667°E / 11.050; 122.667Coordinates: 11°03′N 122°40′E / 11.050°N 122.667°E / 11.050; 122.667
Country Philippines
Region Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province Iloilo
Legislative district 4th district of Iloilo
Founded 1593 (parish)
1823 (Town of Dingle)
1907 (Municipality of Dingle)
Barangays 33
Government[1]
 • Mayor Rufino Pablo Palabrica III
 • Vice Mayor Jessie Marañon Alecto
 • Congressman Ferjenel Biron
Area[2]
 • Municipality 98.37 km2 (37.98 sq mi)
 • Urban 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi)
Elevation 55 m (180 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Municipality 43,290
 • Density 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ilonggo: Dingle-anon
Time zone PST
ZIP code 5035
Area code(s) 33

Dingle is a third class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines.

History

Dingle started as a pre-colonial settlement of Sumandig, which was under the jurisdiction of Simsiman, a pueblo of Laglag.[4] The settlement was also known as Sibucao, Ba-ong and Orvat. The Augustinian priest, Fr. Francisco Manuel Blanco, first founded Dingle as a visita of Pototan in 1593. Dingle became independent on April 23, 1611. In 1629 however, it was annexed to Dumangas, Iloilo and to Dueñas, Iloilo in 1641 (until 1825). On August 16, 1850, by order of Governor General of the Philippines Antonio de Urbiztondo, Dingle again became independent and was officially named the town of Dingle. The first town head was Julio Dator (1823–1827). In 1865, Fr. Fernando Llorente ordered the construction of the Dingle Catholic Church which was completed in 1886.

During the second phase Philippine Revolution against Spain, during the Spanish–American War, Dingle staged the first armed uprising in the Province of Iloilo. Now known as the "Cry of Lincud", the revolt occurred in Barrio Lincud on October 28, 1898. Today the event is commemorated as a special non-working holiday.[5][6] The leaders of the uprising were Adriano Hernandez, Julio Hernandez, and Nicolas Roces. Adriano Hernandez later became a brigadier general in the Philippine Revolutionary Army. He then represented the province at the Malolos Congress. Later, he was appointed Director of the Bureau of Agriculture. Today, his statue stands inside the Philippine Army's Camp General Adriano Hernandez in Dingle, which is named in his honor.

Under the Americans, Dingle was annexed to Pototan, Iloilo, the latter being larger and more prosperous. Nonetheless, thru the efforts of Gen. Adriano Hernandez, the separation of the town from Pototan was given impetus in 1907.

In 1954, the sitio of Nazuni was converted into a barrio and was added as a barangay of Dingle.[7]

Geography

The topography of Dingle is relatively rolling hills and narrow plains from the Poblacion. The flat lands extend along the Jalaur River through its borderline to the southeast. This starts to roll upward from the Poblacion going to the north-west. From the west of the Poblacion rises the slopes, steep and mountainous. This indicates that the topography of Dingle meets a certain type-cropping pattern.

Barangays

Dingle is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.

  • Abangay
  • Agsalanan
  • Agtatacay
  • Alegria
  • Bongloy
  • Buenavista
  • Caguyuman
  • Calicuang
  • Camambugan
  • Dawis
  • Ginalinan Nuevo
  • Ginalinan Viejo
  • Gutao
  • Ilajas
  • Libo-o
  • Licu-an
  • Lincud
  • Matangharon
  • Moroboro
  • Namatay
  • Nazuni
  • Pandan
  • Poblacion
  • Potolan
  • San Jose
  • San Matias
  • Siniba-an
  • Tabugon
  • Tambunac
  • Tanghawan
  • Tiguib
  • Tinocuan
  • Tulatula-an

Demographics

Population census of Dingle
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 35,415—    
1995 35,639+0.12%
2000 38,311+1.56%
2007 40,828+0.88%
2010 43,290+2.15%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Infrastructure

Power

The Panay Diesel Power Plant located at Tinocuan, Dingle provides 110 megawatts of energy to Panay. The power plant is operated by the National Power Corporation

Water

Two natural springs, the Lubong-Tubig and Talinab, serve as water source for the Dingle-Pototan Water District. While the Jalaur Irrigation Dam also known as Moroboro Dam, built in 1955, provides irrigation to the agricultural lands of Dingle and nearby towns.

Landmarks

The town plaza of Dingle and the Saint John the Baptist Church

Bulabog Putian National Park

Bulabog Puti-an is the only limestone rock formation on Panay. It was designated a National Park through Congressional Bill No. 1651, and such is considered a "nationally significant area." It occupies a land area of 834.033 hectares covering five of the 33 barangays of Dingle. The park contains 13 known caves namely : Lungib, Hapu-Hapo, Ma-arhong, Guiso, Maestranza, Linganero, Lapuz Lapuz, Ticondal, Butac, Tuco, San Roque, Pitong Liko and Nautod. The Maeztranza Cave is historically important as it served as a hide-out of the revolutionary forces during the Spanish colonial period and on its stone walls are inscriptions of the revolutionary troops.

Mt. Manyakiya

Mount Manyakiya is a natural viewing deck that provides a panoramic view of Negros Island as well as the low lying towns of the province of Iloilo. Nautod Wall, one of the major rock-climbing destination in the Philippines, can be found here.

Water

Historical

Other landmarks

Culture

Festivals

The Dingle Town Fiesta is celebrated every 24th day of June in honor of its patron saint, John the Baptist.

The Pagdihon Festival is a celebration in commemoration of the Cry of Lincud, the first revolt against the Spaniards on Panay. It is held every 4th week of October.

People

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Dueñas.http://ilongo.weebly.com/iloilo-history-part-1.html
  5. ↑ "House of Representatives, H. No. 5650" (pdf). Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  6. ↑ "Proclamation No. 253 by the President of the Philippines" (pdf). Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  7. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Nasumi in the Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

External links

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Pototan Barotac Nuevo
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