Matalom
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Matalom (IPA: [mɐ'talom]), officially the Municipality of Matalom (Template:Langx; Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,604 people.[5]
Etymology
It was said that the Spaniards once saw the flaming red of the flame trees that dotted the shores of Matalom Beach and the scenic Canigao Island and asked the natives the local dialect for "hermosa" or beautiful. The natives answered "Matahum" or "Matalom." This was the origin of the town's name.[6]
History
Before Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, a sea-faring people lived along the banks of the Matalom River and also on the islet of Canigao (formerly Comigao).
In the middle of the 19th century, the townspeople of Matalom constructed their own parish church, convent, school, and public buildings through their own efforts. These were all accomplished with the leadership of Spanish Friar Leonardo Celes Diaz and Capitan Calixto Pil believed to be the founder and first president of the town.
Leadership in the town's administration may be divided into three regimes: Spanish, American and Postwar (Philippine Independence). The first president of Matalom during the Spanish regime was Capitan Calixto Pil. Succession to the chair of president was patterned after the original dynasty set up by the natives, by Pal and Pil families. Thus, after Kapitan "Itong" (Cpt. Calixto Pil) his son followed. Next in line was Kapitan "Osting" (Cpt. Agustin Pil) then Kapitan "Kulas" (Cpt. Nicolas Pal), then Kapitan "Bentoy" (Cpt. Ruberto Pal), the last president before the transition period from Spanish to American regimes. The council members were then called, "Guinhaupan," acknowledged leader in settlements, now barrios or sitios.
The transition from the American regime to the time the Philippines obtained its independence saw Jeremias Pal re-elected alcalde in 1937 until the outbreak of World War II. The dark days of the Japanese occupation had Antonio Olo as the "puppet mayor". The restoration of the civil government after the war saw the appointment of Primitivo Gopo as the municipal mayor of Matalom.
Geography
Barangays
Matalom is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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- Agbanga
- Altavista
- Cahagnaan
- Calumpang
- Caningag
- Caridad Norte
- Caridad Sur
- Elevado
- Esperanza
- Hitoog
- Itum
- Lowan
- Monte Alegre
- President Garcia
- Punong
- San Isidro (Poblacion)
- San Pedro (Poblacion)
- Santo Niño (Poblacion)
- Santa Fe (Tab-Ang)
- San Juan
- San Salvador
- San Vicente
- Santa Paz
- Tag-os
- Templanza
- Tigbao
- Waterloo
- Zaragoza
- Bagong Lipunan
- Taglibas Imelda
Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2024 census, the population of Matalom was 32,604 people,[12] with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Tourism
Matalom has become famous for Canigao Island.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Tourist Spots and Delicacies of Matalom". crisansite.wordpress.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Municipality of MATALOM - Code:083734000". psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Matalom: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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 29 June 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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External links
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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