Matalom

Matalom (IPA: [mɐ'talom]), officially the Municipality of Matalom (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Matalom; Waray: Bungto han Matalom; Tagalog: Bayan ng Matalom), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,586 people.[4]

Matalom
Municipality
Municipality of Matalom
Church of Matalom
Church of Matalom
Flag of Matalom
Flag
Map of Leyte with Matalom highlighted
Map of Leyte with Matalom highlighted
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Matalom is located in Philippines
Matalom
Matalom
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°17′N 124°48′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceLeyte
District 5th district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEric S. Pajulio
 • Vice MayorRikrik Jay S. Pajulio
 • RepresentativeCarl Nicolas C. Cari
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate21,807 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total132.00 km2 (50.97 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
9.5 m (31.2 ft)
Highest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total32,586
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
 • Households
8,154
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
26.51
% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 152.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 483.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 119.6 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 129.1 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLeyte 4 Electric Cooperative (LEYECO 4)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6526
PSGC
0803734000
IDD : area code +63 (0)53
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

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.

  • 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
Climate data for Matalom, Leyte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1)		 57
(2.2)		 84
(3.3)		 79
(3.1)		 118
(4.6)		 181
(7.1)		 178
(7.0)		 169
(6.7)		 172
(6.8)		 180
(7.1)		 174
(6.9)		 128
(5.0)		 1,598
(62.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 13.8 17.3 18.5 23.2 26.5 27.1 26.0 26.4 27.5 24.6 21.0 268.6
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics
Population census of Matalom
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,165—    
1918 10,176+2.37%
1939 17,129+2.51%
1948 17,266+0.09%
1960 18,010+0.35%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 22,047+2.04%
1975 24,861+2.44%
1980 26,182+1.04%
1990 28,291+0.78%
1995 28,232−0.04%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 30,216+1.47%
2007 31,055+0.38%
2010 31,097+0.05%
2015 33,121+1.21%
2020 32,586−0.32%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Matalom was 32,586 people,[4] with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Matalom
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]
Canigao Island

Tourism

Matalom has become famous for Canigao Island.

References
  1.  Municipality of Matalom | (DILG)
  2. "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.
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  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. "The Tourist Spots and Delicacies of Matalom". crisansite.wordpress.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  7. "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Municipality of MATALOM - Code:083734000". psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  8. "Matalom: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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