Banisilan, Cotabato
| Banisilan | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Cotabato with Banisilan highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Banisilan Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 07°30′N 124°42′E / 7.500°N 124.700°ECoordinates: 07°30′N 124°42′E / 7.500°N 124.700°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | |
| Province | Cotabato | |
| Congr. district | 1st District of Cotabato | |
| Barangays | 20 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| • District Representative | Jesus N. Sacdalan | |
| • Mayor | Betty A. Allado | |
| • Vice Mayor | Jesus F. Alisasis | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 577.22 km2 (222.87 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 39,914 | |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 9416 | |
| Dialing code | 64 | |
| Language(s) | Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Ilocano, Maguindanaon, Iranon | |
| Income class | 2nd Class[2] | |
Banisilan is a second class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,914 people.[3]
Geography
Located at the northern quadrant of Cotabato Province bounded on the north by the municipality of Wao, Lanao del Sur, on the east to north-east by the municipality of Carmen and Bukidnon, on the west by Alamada, on the south by the municipality of Pikit.
Barangays
Banisilan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]
- Busaon
- Capayangan
- Carugmanan
- Gastav
- Kalawaig
- Kiaring
- Malagap
- Malinao
- Miguel Macasarte
- Pantar
- Paradise
- Pinamulaan
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Puting-bato
- Salama
- Thailand
- Tinimbacan
- Tumbao-Camalig
- Wadya
Climate
Banisilan has wet and dry seasons, a general characteristic of the Philippian climate.[4]
History
Banisilan accidentally acquired its name from a type of fresh water shell called the Banisil[5] which were then abundant in the area.
Before Banisilan was created as a separate municipality from Carmen, its mother town, President Ramon Magsaysay signed Proclamation No. 317 dated July 17, 1956 reserving an area of 100,018 hectares of land for a resettlement project which was under the general administration (NARRA) now known as the Department of Agrarian Reform. This resettlement project covers three (3) municipalities and part of these is the North Cotabato Resettlement Project No. 1. As years passed, hundreds of landless and qualified citizens coming from almost all parts of the country were resettled in the area. On March 19, 1959 the first batch of settlers from Panay called SAKADA, headed by Jesus T. Alisasis who become the first vice-mayor, set foot in Banisilan and in the succeeding months, other tribes from Luzon followed.
Demographics
| Population census of Banisilan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 36,213 | — |
| 1995 | 29,352 | −3.86% |
| 2000 | 35,539 | +4.19% |
| 2007 | 36,567 | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 39,914 | +3.24% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Natural Resources
A large agricultural area is devoted to agri-production, producing resources like corn, palay, rubber, sugar cane and fruit trees.
Tourist attractions
- Mount Opao - This mountain is located between the boundaries of Banisilan and Alamada. It has natural grown trees and a cold spring.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Province: COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/climate1.htm
- ↑ http://www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph/lgus/banisilan
External links
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Wao, Lanao del Sur | Pangantucan, Bukidnon | | |
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Kadingilan, Bukidnon Carmen | ||
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