Alitagtag
Alitagtag | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Founded | January 1, 1910 |
| Barangays | (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jo-Ann B. Ponggos |
| • Vice Mayor | Manuel E. Abrigo |
| • Representative | King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | voters (?) |
| Highest elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Economy | |
| • Poverty incidence | <div style="background-color: Expression error: Unexpected > operator.; width: %; height: 100%;"> |
| • Revenue | ₱ |
| • Assets | ₱ |
| • Expenditure | ₱ |
| • Liabilities | ₱ |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | — |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| PSGC | PSGC unknown |
Alitagtag, officially the Municipality of Alitagtag (Tagalog: Bayan ng Alitagtag), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the ?, it has a population of people.
Etymology
Alitagtag derived its name from the Tagalog word alinagnag, which means "a small distinct light."[3][4]
History
Much of Alitagtag was once part of Bauan. On August 10, 1908, the resolution by the electorate of barrios Alitagtag, Balagbag, Dalipit, Munlawin, and Muzon was transmitted to the Provincial Committee, who would approve it in three months' time. Batangas Governor Galicano Apacible later endorsed it to the Civil Commission for a hearing that would be held on January 2, 1909.[5]
The aforementioned barrios were separated from Bauan to constitute the new independent municipality of Alitagtag by virtue of Executive Order No. 43 dated May 7, 1909. The order took effect on January 1, 1910.[6]
In 1957, the following barrios were created: Pingas, composed of sitios Pingas and Corral; Tadlak, composed of sitios Tadlak and Malukan; and Sambi, composed of the sitio Sambi.[7]
Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 24.76 square kilometers (9.56 sq mi)PSGC unknown constituting 0.79% of the 3,119.75-square-kilometer (1,204.54 sq mi) total area of Batangas.
It is bordered on the north by Taal Lake, east by Cuenca and San Jose, west by Santa Teresita and San Luis, and south by Bauan and San Pascual.
Barangays
Alitagtag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays, as shown in the matrix below.PSGC unknown Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ?[8] | 2010[9] | |||||
| 041002001 | Balagbag | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 861 | 650 | ||
| 041002002 | Concepcion | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 618 | 463 | ||
| 041002003 | Concordia | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 932 | 852 | ||
| 041002004 | Dalipit East | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,192 | 1,134 | ||
| 041002005 | Dalipit West | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 931 | 965 | ||
| 041002006 | Dominador East | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,417 | 928 | ||
| 041002007 | Dominador West | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,131 | 1,069 | ||
| 041002008 | Munlawin | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,394 | 1,142 | ||
| 041002009 | Muzon Primero | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 2,524 | 2,167 | ||
| 041002010 | Muzon Segundo | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 2,294 | 2,119 | ||
| 041002011 | Pinagkurusan | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,148 | 1,311 | ||
| 041002012 | Ping-As | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,595 | 1,215 | ||
| 041002013 | Poblacion East | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,456 | 1,297 | ||
| 041002014 | Poblacion West | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 2,595 | 2,304 | ||
| 041002015 | Salvador Agito | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 785 | 619 | ||
| 041002016 | San Jose | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 2,441 | 2,225 | ||
| 041002017 | San Juan | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 761 | 637 | ||
| 041002018 | Santa Cruz | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,351 | 1,286 | ||
| 041002019 | Tadlac | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | 1,393 | 1,266 | ||
| Total | 23,649 | Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% | ||||
Climate
| Climate data for Alitagtag, Batangas | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (83) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 11 (0.4) |
13 (0.5) |
14 (0.6) |
32 (1.3) |
101 (4.0) |
142 (5.6) |
208 (8.2) |
187 (7.4) |
175 (6.9) |
131 (5.2) |
68 (2.7) |
39 (1.5) |
1,121 (44.3) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 5.0 | 7.4 | 11.5 | 19.8 | 23.5 | 27.0 | 25.9 | 25.2 | 23.2 | 15.5 | 8.3 | 197.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue [10] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][9][12] | ||
In the 2024 census, Alitagtag had a population of 28,033 people. The population density was 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometer (2,800/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty incidence of (%)
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13]
Culture
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The town is notable for being the original location where a replica of the True Cross was erected in the early Spanish colonial period. Known as the Holy Cross of Alitagtag or Mahal na Poong Santa Cruz, the image which was supposedly hewn from the post of a fallen house made of anubing hardwood, is venerated in surrounding towns for its reputedly auspicious powers.
The sublî dance, now popular throughout the province and beyond, is the most widely recognised ritual associated with the Catholic devotion to the Holy Cross of Alitagtag.
Education
The Alitagtag Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[14]
Primary and elementary schools
- Alitagtag Central School
- Dalipit Elementary School
- Munlawin Elementary School
- Muzon Elementary School
- Pinagkurusan Elementary School
- Ping-as Coral Elementary School
- San Jose T. Reyes Elementary School
- Tadlac Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Alitagtag College (High School)
- Alitagtag National High School
- Alitagtag Senior High School
Higher educational institution
- Alitagtag College
- St. Bridget College Alitagtag
Gallery
References
- ↑
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Alinagnag: A small distinct light of future". DILG CALABARZON. March 8, 2018. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ "ALINAGNAG". Tagalog Lang (in Tagalog). September 3, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ "History". Alitagtag, Batangas. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ Executive Order No. 43 (May 7, 1909), Creating the Municipality of Alitagtag, retrieved July 6, 2023
- ↑ Republic Act No. 1662 (June 20, 1957), "An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Alitagtag, Province of Batangas", LawPH.com, archived from the original on May 9, 2012, retrieved January 19, 2021
- ↑ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 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 June 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Alitagtag: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 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.
- ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
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