Alamada, Cotabato

Alamada
Municipality
Map of Cotabato with Alamada highlighted
Alamada Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 07°20′N 124°34′E / 7.333°N 124.567°ECoordinates: 07°20′N 124°34′E / 7.333°N 124.567°E
Country	Philippines
Region	SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province	Cotabato
Congr. district	1st District of Cotabato
Incorporated	May 20, 1969
Barangays	17
Government[1]
• Type	Mayor-Council
• District Representative	Jesus N. Sacdalan
• Mayor	Virginia C. Concepcion
• Vice Mayor	Samuel A. Alim
Area[2]
• Total	787.50 km^2 (304.06 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	56,813
• Density	72/km^2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	9413
Dialing code	64
Language(s)	Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Maguindanaon, Lumad
Income class	1st class[2]

Alamada is a first class municipality in the province of North Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 56,813 people.^[3]

The town is named after the local chieftain Datu Alamada.

Geography

The Municipality of Alamada is bounded on the north by the Province of Lanao del Sur, on the south by the Municipality of Libungan, on the east by the Municipality of Banisilan and on the west by the Municipality of Pigcawayan and Buldon of Maguindanao Province. The 78,750 hectares of land area is distributed over 17 barangay. Generally, Alamada is highly elevated and its characterized by rolling, hilly and undulating terrain.

Barangays

Alamada is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.^[2]

• Bao
• Barangiran
• Camansi
• Dado
• Guiling
• Kitacubong (Pob.)
• Lower Dado
• Macabasa
• Malitubog
• Mapurok
• Mirasol
• Pacao
• Paruayan
• Pigcawaran
• Polayagan
• Rangayen
• Raradangan

Climate

The municipality belongs to the fourth type of climate. Rainfall is evenly throughout the year except on the months of May and September. Rainfall ranges from 73.63 to 96.88 inches (1,870 to 2,461 mm).

History

Its name was adopted in memory and in honor of the powerful ruler Datu Amaybulok Alamda.^[4] He was the leader who fought against the foreign oppression and tyranny. The Datu was recognized as one of the fiery rulers by the Iranon and the Dalaman who were scattered throughout the northern part of the Municipalities of Pigcauayan, Libungan, Sultan Kudarat and in Kitacubong (now Poblacion) as the seat of his kingdom.

Prior to its creation as a municipality, it was a resettlement area for Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon) surrenders. It was also a public land as declared by then President Elpidio Quirino on March 10, 1953. It was declared as resettlement site under Proclamation No. 376. After its declaration, President Quirino designated the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to implement the “Land for the Landless Program.”

On January 1, 1954, the area was named Genio Edcor, pursuant to section 3 of General Order No. 409 GHQ., AFP; the name was in honor of the late M/SGT. Regino Genio who was ambushed in 1953 at Perido Edcor Farm in Angadanan, Isabela, by the “Hukbong Magpapalaya ng Bayan sa Hapon.” From January 1, 1954 to August 6, 1961, Genio Edcor was a political subdivision by the Municipality of Midsayap. Samson B. Buenafe, a bona fide settler of Genio Edcor, represented the area in the Municipal Council of Midsayap.

During the nationwide reorganization in 1986, the first mayor in the name of Wenceslao Tabar Dela Cerna was brought by the EDSA revolution. President Corazon C. Aquino on her first term, replaced the incumbent leaders, especially Marcos’ supporters by the Officer-in-Charge. From March 1986 to November 1987, Honorable Jesus N. Sacdalan served as the first OIC. Mayor Wenceslao Tabar Dela Cerna was brought back in the 1988 election and served until 1992.

Demographics

Population census of Alamada
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	33,688	—
1995	38,949	+2.76%
2000	44,303	+2.80%
2007	52,165	+2.28%
2010	56,813	+3.15%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Alamada is basically agricultural as its land is cultivated for corn, upland rice, bananas, palm oil, and rubber. Thus its people activities are devoted to agriculture. A corn producing municipality. Livestock and poultry production is also another agricultural activities.

Natural resources

Its agricultural products are corn, coconuts, rice, banana, carrots, Irish potato, mango and other crops, minerals are also found in the areas such as manganese.

Tourist attractions

Asik-asik Falls, Upper Dado, Alamada

• Asik-asik Falls is located at Sitio Dulao, Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato. The water comes from the rocks, instead of a stream.
• Kitub-Bao Cave located at Kitub-Bao, Alamada. It has one entrance but 3 exit points, underground water, swallow birds, bats and other unknown insects could be found inside the cave.
• Mt. Opao located at Kitub-Bao, Alamada, specifically between the boundaries of Alamada and Banisilan. It is blessed with natural grown trees and source of cold spring water.
• Shrine of the Holy Cross of Siya-siya located at Siya-siya, Bao,Alamada.

References

1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
2. "Province: COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
3. "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
4. http://www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph/lgus/alamada

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Photos and Facts About Asik-asik Falls