Jordan, Guimaras

Jordan
Municipality

Jordan harbour

Map of Guimaras with Jordan highlighted
Jordan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°36′N 122°36′E / 10.600°N 122.600°E / 10.600; 122.600Coordinates: 10°36′N 122°36′E / 10.600°N 122.600°E / 10.600; 122.600
Country Philippines
Region Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province Guimaras
District Lone district
Founded 1918
Barangays 14
Government[1]
 • Mayor Cresente P. Chavez Jr.
Area[2]
 • Total 126.11 km2 (48.69 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 34,791
 • Density 280/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5045
Dialing code 33

Jordan is a third-class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines, in the Western Visayas. It is the capital of Guimaras. With a wharf closest to Iloilo City and a central location, Jordan is also the commercial center of the island.[4]

Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north, San Lorenzo to the east, and Sibunag to the south. Before founding of the five towns, the whole island of Guimaras was called "Himal-us". Across the Iloilo Strait from Jordan is Iloilo City on the island of Panay.

Barangays

Jordan is subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]

History

The name of the town used to be Nagaba but was changed in 1902 to Jordan.[5] The name Jordán, the Spanish name for the Jordan River, was chosen by the residents in honor of John the Baptist, their patron saint.[4] According to local folklore, he saved the inhabitants from slaughter during the Moro raid in the Spanish era.

In 1918, the municipality was formed when it separated from Buenavista, with Valeriano Villanueva as the first appointed Presidente Municipal. After elections in 1919, Hugo Chávez became the next mayor, followed by Licerio Segovia (1921-1923), Alberto Gonzaga (1923-1925), Feliz Ronzales (1925-1928), Hilario Nava (1929-1932), again Hugo Chávez (1932-1938), and Leodegario Galarpe (1939-1941).[4]

Nueva Valencia was established as a separate municipality in 1941. In July 1995 San Lorenzo and Sibunag were created, leaving Jordan with only 14 barangays. Before these two towns was created, Jordan was composed of 33 barangays.

Demographics

Population census of Jordan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 45,852—    
1995 25,321−10.53%
2000 28,745+2.76%
2007 32,524+1.72%
2010 34,791+2.48%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

According to the 2000 census, in an area of 126 km2., it had a population of 28,745 people in 5,397 households, and in 2007, 32,525 people.[6] In the 2010 census, its population had increased to 34,791 persons.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Jordan". Province of Guimaras. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Act No. 433, AN ACT changing the name of the municipality of Nagaba, in the Province of Iloilo, to that of Jordan". PhilippineLaw.info. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "Guimaras Quick Facts". Guimaras.gov.ph. Retrieved 2012-03-15.

External links

 Iloilo City
Iloilo Strait		 Buenavista
Panay Gulf San Lorenzo
   Jordan  
Sibunag

By: Bonn Christopher Burgos

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