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Jose Panganiban
Mambulao | |
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| Motto: Alay sa Diyos at sa Bayan | |
 Map of Camarines Norte showing the location of Jose Panganiban. | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Region V- Bicol |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| District | 1st (Tagalog Speaking) |
| Founded | 1571 |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ricarte "Dong" Padilla (Lakas-PDP/PMP-UNA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214.4 km2 (82.8 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2010 Census of Population and Housing) | |
| • Total | 55,557 |
| Demonym | Mambuleňos |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4606 |
| Income class | 2nd class (Partially Urban) |
| Website | http://mambulao.gov.ph |
Jose Panganiban is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the May 2010 census, it has a population of 55,557.[1]
The town of Jose Panganiban was formerly known as “Mambulao”, a word taken from “mambulawan,” meaning bountiful in gold.
Location
Jose Panganiban is located at the northern portion of Camarines Norte and is bounded on north by Mambulao Bay and Pacific Ocean, on west by the municipalities of Capalonga and Labo; while on the east and southern portion by the municipalities of Labo and Paracale. It is 40 kilometers from the capital town of the province and 17 kilometers away from the major National Highway known as the Manila South Road now Pan-Philippine Highway, also known as the Maharlika ("Nobility/Free People") Highway; traversing an estimated 360 kilometers from Metro Manila to the town proper. However, 133 kilometers from the City of Naga and 236 kilometers from Legazpi City.
Meridian coordinates of the municipality’s location are: 12? 35’ 00” to 122? 40’ 00” longitude and 14? 12’ 00’ to 14? 25’ 00” latitude with a greater part on its latitudinal expanse.[2]
Climate
Jose Panganiban falls under the second type of climate characterized by the absence of dry season with a very pronounced maximum rain period from November to January. Along the Pacific Ocean, it is sheltered neither from the northern and the trades nor from the cyclonic storms.
There is practically no dry month in this locality. April and May are about the only months with the least rainfall averaging from 6 to 7 inches. It experiences more occurrences during the predominance of the northeast monsoon and the trades than during the prevalence of southeast monsoon although the latter is moister than the former. The average temperature ranges from 20C to 28.3C. The hottest are from March to June while the coolest are from November to January.
With the slight variations, which are due mainly to the local cyclonic effects, the wind over this area follows the seasonal and circulation winds over the islands. The northeast monsoon and trades prevail from October to May, direction mainly north and northeast tending to easterly toward the end of the season. Wind is steady, especially in January averaging to 15 to 20 miles per hour and at times reaching gale force.
The southeast monsoon is prevalent from June to September and is steadiest during the months of July and August. It follows the period of variable winds and its height, with speed averages 10 to 15 mph. Tropical cyclones frequently visit this area. About 6% of all cyclones affecting the Philippines pass if near, especially from September to November.
Topography
The total land area of the municipality of Jose Panganiban is 21,440 hectares. A series of uneven and steep hills characterized the general topography of the area. About 50% of the total land area cultivated to palay, coconut, banana, abaca and root crops. Owing to the geographical location of the place, human settlements are usually concentrated along the roads and seashores. Road networks are less advanced. Flood prone areas are the coastal villages, which are mainly affected by the tidal fluctuation.[3]
History
As early as 1571, the Spanish Conquistadores under the leadership of Juan de Salcedo came to the shorelines of Mambulawan lured by the gold abounding the place and in their mission of spreading Christianity. Mambulawan means bountiful with gold. The Spaniards however found difficulty in pronouncing the word and corrupted it to “Mambulao”.
The Spaniards were so impressed by the wealth that they have protected their missionaries spreading Christianity and leaving a small garrison of soldiers which at times cannot match the marauding brigands of the sea coming from the north and south of the archipelago.
How forts were built along the shorelines and mountainsides was the subject of an almost fantastic tale but nevertheless true according to our elders. It appears to be that at that time there lived in Mambulao a very rich and a very kind old woman named “Doña Ponay”. This lady of wealth according to the tale, offered the royal throne of Spain life size hen and eggs all made up of solid gold. With this gift also went a request for help and protection from the pirates. Impressed with the evidence of wealth and the urgent need to protect it, forts were built; ordered and manned by soldiers. Ruins of the forts can still be seen at present, a mute but eloquent monument to the once glorious past of “Mambulao” now Jose Panganiban.
On December 1, 1934, Act No. 4155 was approved by the Philippine Legislation. An act to change the name of the Municipality of Mambulao, province of Camarines Norte, to that of Jose Panganiban. In honor of the Filipino Champion of Liberty and Patriot Jose Maria Panganiban who was born here on February 1, 1863 and known as the “Avenger of Filipino Honor”.
As an Agro-Industrial municipality, it is one of the most important mining towns in Bicol Region. It is a coastal town with only one major road that dissects the towns proper and the adjoining barangays. In 1964 – 1971, the town began to have a new look. Schools and other multi-purpose centers were constructed. Municipal, barangay and feeder roads were built. Portions of the sea were reclaimed and on its view stands recreational areas who are until now enjoyed by many. Barangay Plaridel was born out of some 14 hectares of mangroves and swamps making Jose Panganiban potentially essential for its fast implementation of administrative projects. Jose Panganiban now as second class municipality continuously bustling to become one of the Queen Cities of the Bicol Peninsula.[4]
Population
The first recorded population of the municipality was in the year 1903 with a distribution of 1,370. In a period of 15 years the population doubled by 12.35 in 1939 with an actual count of 20,889; this was attributed to the “boom of Mambulao Mining industry. In 1960 it was 27,144; 34,164 in the year 1970; 30,260 in 1980 and the current population based on the National Statistics Census(1990) is 44,408 that has an average growth rate of 3.91%. The household population has a total of 8,080 households. From then, five years thereafter, a population of 45,396 was recorded in the 1995 national statistics census marking an increase of .044 from the 1990 census.
Two years before the next census year the Department of Interior and Local Government recorded a number of 48,739 in 1998.
The municipality has a density of 208 persons per square kilometer based on the 1990 population. It ranked 3rd in population in the entire province of Camarines Norte. Connecting the trends between 1990 to 1998, the municipality, within an eight year period, recorded an average population growth rate of 0.0117%, an average household size of 6 persons per household and a population density of 2.27 per hectare.
Among the twenty-Seven (27) barangays; Bagongbayan recorded the highest population growth (0.1047%) from 1995 to 1998 and barangay San Jose marked a remarkable decrease of –0.0361%. Barangay Luklukan Sur on the other hand made the highest household size of 7.53 while barangay Dahican the lowest with 3.8 households size.
Area indicators for population density marked barangay Plaridel as a highly dense area with a number of 341.17 per hectare. The Census 2000 recorded a total population of 46,064 while the 2010 Census of Population and Housing of the National Statistics Office recorded a total population of 55,557.[5]
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TourismTourist spots are abounding in the place. The land feature of Jose Panganiban offers many places whose potential for development, as tourist spots are bright. Its recreational areas, playgrounds, the Roy Padilla Sr. Park, the Jose Maria Panganiban Monument, a kilometer long promenade and setting beside picturesque Mambulao Bay is perhaps the best in Bicolandia. The places that offer the most promising for tourism enhancement are the small islands in the offshore area of the town and beaches accessible both by land and sea transportation. In these islands are houses built by the homeowners who are mostly Metro Manila businessmen and industrialists. The surrounding clear bluish water are clean, inhabited with different marine life such as small multi-colored fishes and beautiful corrals compared as among the best in the country. Skin-diving and boating during summer are usually enjoyed by the foreigners and Manila-staying families who have been lured to the islands of Calalanay, Padoni, Carol and Tunao. Pag-asa Beach has been partly improved by the barangay residents and is popular among beautiful scattered beaches. White sand of Bulalacao and Calabigajo is among the several places to go that needs to be of further development and commercialization. These includes also the proposed conversion of the abandoned Parañal Air Station formerly utilized by the Philippine Air Force, located at the top of the hill and approximately 1,500 ft. above sea level, a perfect panoramic views and site for educational/recreational activities such as trainings, seminars, tours, camping and the like. The municipality being the first in the province having the Street Lighting Project (High Pressure Sodium ballasted), usually seen within the Metro Manila areas are now extending along the secondary road of the town proper giving the motorists cool and convenient trips. And because of the town’s gold mining activities, jewellery making are also abound in the place which is scattered especially in the Poblacion proper. People coming in and out of the municipality usually are visitors from Manila preferred made-to-order jewelries in bulk. The Feast of our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (town’s patron saint) is being celebrated by the devotees during the Seventh day of October.[6] Educational InstitutionsPublic Tertiary
Public Secondary
Public PrimaryEast District
West District
Private Montessori
InfrastructureJose Panganiban International Seaport
Port of Larap Bay
Larap (Jose Panganiban) Airport (ICAO Code: RPUP)
Sister CitiesJose Panganiban Special Economic Zone
BarangaysJose Panganiban is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
Places of InterestChurches
Medical Institutions
Restaurants
Hotels
Establishments
Jose Panganiban National High School Gallery
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