Matalom

Matalom, 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 2015 census, it has a population of 33,121 people. [3]

Matalom
Municipality
Municipality of Matalom
Canigao Island
Map of Leyte with Matalom highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Matalom
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°17′N 124°48′E
Country Philippines
RegionEastern Visayas (Region VIII)
ProvinceLeyte
District5th district of Leyte
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEric S. Pajulio
 • Vice MayorRikrik Jay S. Pajulio
 • RepresentativeCarl Nicolas C. Cari
 • Councilors
 • Electorate21,311 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total132.00 km2 (50.97 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total33,121
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
 • Households
7,496
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence35.55% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱100,040,346.92 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6526
PSGC
083734000
IDD : area code +63 (0)53
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
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.[5]

Barangays

Matalom is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[6]

  • 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 [7]

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.

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%
1980 26,182+1.89%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 28,291+0.78%
1995 28,232−0.04%
2000 30,216+1.47%
2007 31,055+0.38%
2010 31,097+0.05%
2015 33,121+1.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority  [3] [8] [9][10]

In the 2015 census, the population of Matalom was 33,121 people, [3] with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.

Tourism

Matalom has become famous for Canigao Island.

References
  1.  Municipality of Matalom | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "The Tourist Spots and Delicacies of Matalom". "crisansite.wordpress.com". Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) - Municipality of MATALOM - Code:083734000". psa.gov.ph. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  7. "Matalom: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. "Province of Leyte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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