Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

Kalamansig
Municipality

Map of Sultan Kudarat with Kalamansig highlighted
Kalamansig

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 06°34′N 124°03′E / 6.567°N 124.050°E / 6.567; 124.050Coordinates: 06°34′N 124°03′E / 6.567°N 124.050°E / 6.567; 124.050
Country Philippines
Region SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province Sultan Kudarat
District 2nd district of Sultan Kudarat
Established 1961
Barangays 15
Government[1]
 • Mayor Rolando P. Garcia
Area[2]
 • Total 699.20 km2 (269.96 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 46,408
 • Density 66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9808
Dialing code 64
Income class 1st
Website kalamansig.gov.ph

Kalamansig is a first class municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 46,408 people.[3]

The main means of livelihood of the people is farming and fishing.

The nearest point of entry is through Awang Airport, Cotabato City. The town can easily be reached by taking the fully cemented Upi-Lebak National Road. Convenient and safe public transport that plies directly to Kalamansig are also available at NCCC Mall Davao, General Santos Public Terminal and Tacurong City Public Terminal. The Lebak-Saranggani Road via the Municipalities of Kalamansig and Gland is expected to be completed in 2014.


Barangays

It is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.[2]

  • Bantogon (Santa Clara)
  • Cadiz
  • Datu Ito Andong
  • Datu Wasay
  • Dumangas Nuevo
  • Hinalaan
  • Limulan
  • Nalilidan
  • Obial
  • Pag-asa
  • Paril
  • Poblacion
  • Sabanal
  • Sangay
  • Santa Maria

History

Kalamansig was formerly the town center of the neighboring municipality of Lebak in the north. However, in 1951, the seat of government of the Municipality of Lebak, province of Cotabato was transferred from Kalamansig to Salaman in the north.

Ten years later, Carlos P. Garcia signed Executive Order 459 dated December 29, 1961,[4] creating the municipality of Kalamansig from certain barangays of Lebak and Palimbang.

From Lebak, 20 barangays were taken: Kalamansig, Lun, Pitas, Dansalan, Pedtegenan, Madu, Port Lebak, Lenek, Sta. Clara, Sebayor, Nalilidan, Bosawon, Calubcub, Camp III, Poral, Limulan, Simsiman, Cadiz and Tipudos.

Meanwhile, 8 barangays were taken from Palimbang: Sangay, Mat, Danawan, Paril, Babancao, Basiawan, Narra and North Kulaman.

Etymology

Like most municipalities in the Philippines, Kalamansig traces its name from various legendary origins. A popular folklore among the Manobos, a tribe of people who were among the earliest inhabitants of the place, explained that the name originated from a phrase “Kulaman-su-wayeg”, which literally translates as “Kulaman in the water”. Kulaman is said to be a famous Sultan of the Valley during the seventeenth century. According to the legend, a long famine came to the place and the Sultan, who was a loving father and provider to his family, ventured alone and gathered cassava, a staple food of the Manobos, for their consumption. Before returning home, the Sultan decided to wash the root crop in a river, but a sudden and strong river current arrived and swept the aging Sultan from his feet, carrying him downstream and was drowned in the process. His body was later found and recovered downriver, coining the word “Kulaman-sa-ig” (Kulaman in the water).

The name evolved into “Kalamansig” which later become the official name. In honor of this Manobo tribal leader, the river where he was found was named after him and later, the entire upper valley was called “Kulaman”. This barangay is now part of the Municipality of Sen. Ninoy Aquino.

Demographics

Population census of Kalamansig
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 30,779—    
1995 35,900+2.93%
2000 44,645+4.78%
2007 45,263+0.19%
2010 46,408+0.91%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

Surrounded with bodies of water and blessed with many marine resources, most of the inhabitants are dependent on fishing as the primary source of income.

Schools

Elementary

High School

Integrated School

College

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Sultan Kudarat". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. 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 27 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Legal Creation". Municipality of Kalamansig Official Website. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
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