Odiongan

Odiongan, officially the Municipality of Odiongan (Tagalog: Bayan ng Odiongan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 45,367 people. [4]

Odiongan
Municipality
Municipality of Odiongan
Seal
Map of Romblon with Odiongan highlighted
Odiongan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°24′N 122°00′E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceRomblon
DistrictLone district
Founded1847
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorTrina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic (LP)[2]
 • Vice MayorDiven F. Dimaala (LP)[2]
 • CouncilorsKit Firmalo y Diola (LP)
Rolando Forca y Cruz (LP)
Romeo "Chow" Chua y Fermanejo (PDPLBN)
Michael "Butchoy" Arevalo (NP)
Alexander Formento (LP)
Quincy Anne Bantang (PDPLBN)
Gecelle Fainsan (LP)
Nicky Faderogao (NP)
 • Electorate29,211 voters (2019)
Area
 [3]
 • Total185.67 km2 (71.69 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [4]
 • Total45,367
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
 • Households
11,388
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence17.98% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue₱139,117,003.31 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5511
PSGC
175909000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesBantoanon
Ati
Tagalog

It is a major port, commercial center and the largest municipality of Romblon in terms of population and income.

History

Early history
Poctoy Pier

Legend has it, that the inhabitants found an "odiong" (local term for "arrow") struck to a tree; thus, the place was called Inodiongan, meaning "struck by an arrow", which later metamorphosed to Odiongan.[6]

Historically, Odiongan, as of most of Tablas Island, was first settled by migrant Negrito and Mangyan tribes from the Panay Island to south and Mindoro Island respectively. This was followed shortly by Onhan-speaking settlers from Panay. Around 1810, a group of Bantoanon-speaking people settled in the area in search of a place more suitable for agriculture. However, the settlement founded by these Bantoanons were destroyed and pillaged by Muslim pirates. In 1840, another attempt was made by a different group of Bantoanons; this time, they constructed a fort or cota which protected the settlement from attacks and natural calamities. In 1855, the settlement was officially designated by the Spanish colonial authorities as a pueblo or town. When the Philippine Revolution broke out in 1898, the town joined the cause of the revolutionaries led by Tomas Fiedacan.

Modern history

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, Odiongan faced a number of catastrophes: a cholera epidemic in 1902 killed much of the town's population, a strong typhoon lashed the town in 1908, and famine struck the town in 1914. However, the perseverance and determination of the townsfolk led to the town's continuous existence.

In 1940, the town became the seat of the special municipality of Tablas, created by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 581 (authored by Congressman Leonardo Festin), which covered the entire island. It remained so throughout the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from 1941-1945. During that time, Odiongan was chosen as the headquarters of the resistance movement in the province, under the leadership of Lt. Col. Enrique Jurado. On 4 September 1943, a Japanese gunboat shelled the town to force the guerrillas out of hiding. This was followed the following month by a landing of Japanese forces from Panay, which massacred people in the various towns of Tablas, Romblon, and Sibuyan, including Odiongan.

On 1 October 1946,[7] the special municipality of Tablas was abolished by Republic Act No. 38. The following year, Odiongan was restored to its original jurisdiction as municipality in the province of Romblon.[8]

Geography

Odiongan is located in the mid-western part of Tablas Island. It is bounded by San Andres and San Agustin to the north, by Santa Maria to the east, by Looc and Alcantara to the south, and by Ferrol and Tablas Strait to the west.

Odiongan has a total land area of 18,567 hectares (45,880 acres). Much of the town lies in the low-lying plains along the coast, with rolling hills and mountainous forest area at the interior. It has a good anchorage in Barangay Poctoy which serves as link between the islands of Mindoro and Panay.

Climate
Climate data for Odiongan, Romblon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31
(1.2)		 20
(0.8)		 25
(1.0)		 39
(1.5)		 152
(6.0)		 269
(10.6)		 314
(12.4)		 285
(11.2)		 303
(11.9)		 208
(8.2)		 95
(3.7)		 70
(2.8)		 1,811
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.5 7.1 9.0 11.3 21.0 25.7 28.1 26.5 27.3 24.6 16.5 12.1 218.7
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics
Population census of Odiongan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,323—    
1918 13,366+3.21%
1939 16,628+1.05%
1948 18,401+1.13%
1960 22,859+1.82%
1970 28,501+2.23%
1975 30,198+1.17%
1980 27,188−2.08%
1990 32,498+1.80%
1995 35,527+1.68%
2000 39,069+2.06%
2007 42,062+1.02%
2010 43,676+1.38%
2015 45,367+0.73%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [4] [10] [11][12]

According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 45,367 people, making it the most populous municipality in the province. Asi language is the native language of majority of the municipality's inhabitants, while Onhan is the medium of communication in southern barangays bordering Ferrol and Looc municipalities respectively.

Most of the town's inhabitants are devout Roman Catholic and Philippine Independent Church (Independent Catholic) with a small population of Protestants, including Baptists, Iglesia ni Cristo, Foursquare Gospel, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Local government
Main article: Philippine municipality
Main article: Mayor of Odiongan, Romblon

Pursuant to Chapter II, Title II, Book III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991,[13] the municipal government is composed of a mayor (alkalde), a vice mayor (bise alkalde) and members (kagawad) of the legislative branch Sangguniang Bayan alongside a secretary to the said legislature, all of which are elected to a three-year term and are eligible to run for three consecutive terms. The incumbent mayor of Odiongan is Trina Alejandra Fabic y Firmalo y Que.

Barangays

Odiongan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Budiong was formerly a sitio of Canduyong; it became a barrio in 1954.[14]

  • Amatong
  • Anahao
  • Bangon
  • Batiano
  • Budiong
  • Canduyong
  • Dapawan (Poblacion)
  • Gabawan
  • Libertad
  • Ligaya (Poblacion)
  • Liwanag (Poblacion)
  • Liwayway (Poblacion)
  • Manlilico
  • Mayha
  • Panique
  • Pato-o
  • Poctoy
  • Progreso Este
  • Progreso Weste
  • Rizal
  • Tabing Dagat (Poblacion)
  • Tabobo-an
  • Tuburan
  • Tumingad
  • Tulay

References
  1.  Municipality of Odiongan | (DILG)
  2. "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results". ABS-CBN News.
  3. "Province: Romblon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  6. Profile: Odiongan Romblon Travel Guide. Retrieved on 2012-04-16
  7. "Republic Act No. 38 : REPUBLIC ACTS - PHILIPPINE LAWS STATUTES and CODES - CHANROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY". laws.chanrobles.com.
  8. History of Odiongan The Traveller's Blog. Retrieved on 2012-04-16
  9. "Odiongan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  12. "Province of Romblon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991". The LawPhil Project. 8th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  14. "An Act Creating the Barrio of Budiong, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
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