Wow Hinunangan

History of Hinunangan

Town Officials

Hinunangan lies between Malitbog and Abuyog, on a fertile plain on the eastern coast of the province. It is bounded on the southeast by the town of Cabalian, on the northeast by the town of Abuyog, and on the south by the town of Hinundayan, and on the east by the Surigao Strait, facing the Island of Dinagat, which belongs to Surigao.
When the present town site was yet a wilderness in 1570, Boholano peddlers often dropped anchor at Das-ay River and often stayed overnight. They gathered rattan, caught fish, and collected tar (balao.) The place was named "Hononganan" the vernacular for "stopping place." Finding the area to be rich and fertile, a Bohol farmer by the name of Palonoy, brought his family and started his "kainging." Several other followed suit and a settlement was formed. In 1825, Palonoy donated a portion of this "kaingin" for a church site and a certain Fray Pedro lived with the settlers. Being a Spaniard, he mispronounced "Hononganan" to "Hinunangan" and even wrote so in his communications to the higher Spanish authorities, thus the name was transformed.
Hinunangan was created a town on March 26, 1851. It had a population of 5,140. Two months later, it was created a parish. The first parish priest, Fr. Pedro Monasterio constructed a five-altar church, which still stands today.
There are 33 barrios in this town. Her 1,400 hectares of rice land now makes a 3,000,000-cavans annual yield. Crop harvested twice a year in an irrigated rice field. Copra is also produced in large quantities. However, rice planters are complaining about a plant disease locally known as "piyangao" which has lowered their yearly harvest.
The town is now connected by feeder roads to the neighboring barrios. Existing roads are now kept well and the road that connects it with Hinundayan and Cabalian is now cemented` and very smooth to travel.

With the town's agricultural potential, it is believed that if given enough encouragement for production and adequate means of transportation, Hinunangan is one municipality that may easily be self-sufficient.

HINUNANGAN MUNICIPAL PROFILE
Municipal Mayor---------Atty Romeo M. Gomez
Muncipal Vice Mayor---Atty Esterlita Cupat Demiao
Sangguniang Bayan Members
Hon. Glen P. Dy
Hon. Veronico D. Adlaw
Hon. Anna F. Lim
Hon. Agricola M. Itom
Hon. Roel U. Yap
Hon. Sergio e. Laplap
Hon. Remy E. Matunog
Hon. Hon. Mauro B. Tan
Hon. Simplicio R. Elivera------------ABC President
Hon. Jonah May E. Nejudne------------SK Chairman
Other Officials
Mun. Budget Officer------- Jocelyn Delute Reytas
Mun. Treasurer--------- Leandro U. Loquinte
Mun. Assessor--------- Carellano J. Barrot, Jr.
MLGOO/DILG-------- Glenda Sarruca
MPDC------- Engr. Alenita Malaki Engcoy

MAO-------- Jessie Ngoho

Mount Talines on the
background.

Places of Interest

Demography

Hinunangan Beach-It stretches from barrio Tahusan in the south to barrio Calagitan in the north. It prides with its fine blackish sandy shoreline and crystal clear water. Along the stretches of the beach are some cottages and beach tables for picknickers. If you are a surfer,experience the 20 foot high waves during the Habagat month of August to October
San Pablo Island (Pong Gamay)-One of two islands frequented by tourist and Hinunangnon balikbayans is about 30 minutes ride by pumpboat from the main town shoreline. It is sourrounded by fine white gravel and some fine white sand in some stretches. Fish is abundant so if you are a "kinilaw" affectionado, this place is your bet. So, prepare and bring your fishing gear tohave a whole day full of fun fishing. You may be able to rent a fishing boat de bogsay.
San Pedro Island (Pong Daku)-Twin island of Pong Gamay is a bit far by about 30 more minutes by pumpboat ride from the main town shoreline. Like pong gamay it is also surrounded with white sand beaches and crystal clear water.If Kalibo, Aklan pride itself with its Boracay beaches, Hinunangan is also proud of its twin island beaches.You could have more fun if you bring with you your scuba diving gear. Experience it yourself.
Hinunangan Rice Granary-At the backstreet of the town proper west of calle Nueva in barrio Catmonan is a vast span of rice fields that stretches as far as barrio Patong in the southeast and barrio Tawog in the northeast. Irrigation enable farmers to plant rice three time a year thus making the vast area look green whole year round-Greenfields.

Balikbalik Waterfalls-Located in Sitio Tabjon, Calagitan is a splendid waterfalls augmenting the beautiful rustic green scenery sourrounding.The place is ideal for trekking and swimming.

Balik balik Waterfalls
Located in Sitio Tabjon, Hinunangan.

Existing Situation
The population of the municipality had been increasing since 1903 with 8,574 to 17,556 in 1948. There was a remarkable decrease of population in 1960 with 12,665 but still the population trend is increasing from 1970 to the recent census year.

The highest average annual growth rate is recorded in 1975 with 2.93% where the lowest was in 1995 with -0.25%. This was probably caused by the effective campaign of population control.
Population Projection

Hinunangan has a total population of 25,016 in the recent year 2000 census. This populaition is projected to increase in the next ten (10) years by 30,408.

View of Pagatpat
in Mt.An-an.

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