Municipality in Iloilo, Philippines
Municipality in Western Visayas, Philippines
Dingle (IPA: [diŋˈlɛʔ]), officially the Municipality of Dingle (Kinaray-a: Banwa ka Dingle, Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dingle, Tagalog: Bayan ng Dingle), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 45,965 people.[3]
The town is known for its baroque-architecture church and its archaeological cave sites, such as the Lapuz Lapuz Cave, famous for revealing hunter-gatherer lives of the ancient people of Panay.
History
Dingle started as a pre-colonial settlement of Sumandig, which was under the jurisdiction of Simsiman, a pueblo of Laglag.[5] The settlement was also known as Sibucao, Ba-ong, and Orvat. The Augustinian priest, Fr. Francisco Manuel Blanco, first founded Dingle as a visita of Pototan in 1593. Dingle became independent on April 23, 1611. In 1629 however, it was annexed to Dumangas, Iloilo and to Dueñas, Iloilo in 1641 (until 1825). On August 16, 1850, by order of Governor General of the Philippines Antonio de Urbiztondo, Dingle again became independent and was officially named the town of Dingle. The first town head was Julio Dator (1823–1827). In 1865, Fr. Fernando Llorente ordered the construction of the Dingle Catholic Church which was completed in 1886.
During the second phase Philippine Revolution against Spain, during the Spanish–American War, Dingle staged the first armed uprising in the Province of Iloilo. Now known as the "Cry of Lincud", the revolt occurred in Barrio Lincud on October 28, 1898. Today the event is commemorated as a special non-working holiday.[6][7] The leaders of the uprising were Adriano D. Hernández, Julio D. Hernández, and Nicolas Roces. Adriano Hernández later became a brigadier general in the Philippine Revolutionary Army. He then represented the province at the Malolos Congress. Later, he was appointed Director of the Bureau of Agriculture. Today, his statue stands inside the Philippine Army's Camp General Adriano D. Hernandez in Dingle, which is named in his honor.
Under the Americans, Dingle was annexed to Pototan, Iloilo, the latter being larger and more prosperous. Nonetheless, through the efforts of Gen. Adriano D. Hernandez, the separation of the town from Pototan was given impetus in 1907.
In 1954, the sitio of Nazuni was converted into a barrio and was added as a barangay of Dingle.[8]
Geography
The topography of Dingle is relatively rolling hills and narrow plains from the Poblacion. The flat lands extend along the Jalaur River through its borderline to the southeast. This starts to roll upward from the Poblacion going to the north-west. From the west of the Poblacion rises the slopes, steep and mountainous. This indicates that the topography of Dingle meets a certain type-cropping pattern.
Dingle is 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Iloilo City.
Climate
| Climate data for Dingle, Iloilo
|
| Month
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
|
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
|
Dec
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Year
|
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
|
28
(82)
|
29
(84)
|
30
(86)
|
32
(90)
|
32
(90)
|
30
(86)
|
29
(84)
|
29
(84)
|
29
(84)
|
29
(84)
|
29
(84)
|
28
(82)
|
30
(85)
|
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
|
23
(73)
|
22
(72)
|
23
(73)
|
23
(73)
|
25
(77)
|
25
(77)
|
24
(75)
|
24
(75)
|
24
(75)
|
24
(75)
|
23
(73)
|
23
(73)
|
24
(74)
|
| Average precipitation mm (inches)
|
57
(2.2)
|
37
(1.5)
|
41
(1.6)
|
42
(1.7)
|
98
(3.9)
|
155
(6.1)
|
187
(7.4)
|
162
(6.4)
|
179
(7.0)
|
188
(7.4)
|
114
(4.5)
|
78
(3.1)
|
1,338
(52.8)
|
| Average rainy days
|
12.0
|
7.7
|
9.2
|
10.2
|
19.5
|
24.6
|
26.9
|
25.1
|
25.5
|
25.2
|
18.0
|
13.0
|
216.9
|
| Source: Meteoblue[9]
|
Barangays
Dingle is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Abangay
- Agsalanan
- Agtatacay
- Alegria
- Bongloy
- Buenavista
- Caguyuman
- Calicuang
- Camambugan
- Dawis
- Ginalinan Nuevo
- Ginalinan Viejo
- Gutao
- Ilajas
- Libo-o
- Licu-an
- Lincud
- Matangharon
- Moroboro
- Namatay
- Nazuni
- Pandan
- Poblacion
- Potolan
- San Jose
- San Matias
- Siniba-an
- Tabugon
- Tambunac
- Tanghawan
- Tiguib
- Tinocuan
- Tulatula-an
Demographics
Population census of Dingle| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|
| 1903 | 12,129 | — |
|---|
| 1918 | 13,333 | +0.63% |
|---|
| 1939 | 16,698 | +1.08% |
|---|
| 1948 | 18,475 | +1.13% |
|---|
| 1960 | 19,748 | +0.56% |
|---|
| 1970 | 23,375 | +1.70% |
|---|
| 1975 | 26,368 | +2.45% |
|---|
| 1980 | 29,179 | +2.05% |
|---|
| 1990 | 35,415 | +1.96% |
|---|
| 1995 | 35,639 | +0.12% |
|---|
| 2000 | 38,311 | +1.56% |
|---|
| 2007 | 40,828 | +0.88% |
|---|
| 2010 | 43,290 | +2.15% |
|---|
| 2015 | 45,335 | +0.88% |
|---|
| 2020 | 45,965 | +0.27% |
|---|
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Dingle, Iloilo, was 45,965 people,[3] with a density of 470 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,200 inhabitants per square mile.
Infrastructure
Power
The Panay Diesel Power Plant located at Tinocuan and Tabugon, Dingle provides 110 megawatts of electricity to Panay. The power plant is operated by the National Power Corporation.
Water
Two natural springs, the Lubong-Tubig and Talinab, serve as water source for the Dingle-Pototan Water District. While the Jalaur Irrigation Dam, also known as Moroboro Dam, built in 1955, provides irrigation to the agricultural lands of Dingle and nearby towns.
Landmarks
Bulabog Putian National Park
Bulabog Putian is the only limestone rock formation on Panay. It was designated a National Park through Congressional Bill No. 1651, and such is considered a "nationally significant area." It occupies a land area of 834.033 hectares covering five of the 33 barangays of Dingle. The park contains 13 known caves namely: Lungib, Hapu-Hapo, Ma-arhong, Guiso, Maestranza, Linganero, Lapuz Lapuz, Ticondal, Butac, Tuco, San Roque, Pitong Liko and Nautod. The Maestranza Cave is historically important as it served as a hide-out of the revolutionary forces during the Spanish colonial period and on its stone walls are inscriptions of the revolutionary troops.
Mt. Manyakiya
Mount Manyakiya is a natural viewing deck that provides a panoramic view of Negros Island as well as the low lying towns of the province of Iloilo. Nautod Wall, one of the major rock-climbing destination in the Philippines, can be found here.
Water
- Lake Bito
- Jalaur River
- Lubong-Tubig Spring
- Talinab Spring
Historical
- Memorial to the Cry of Lincud Heroes
- Dingle Parish Church – Finished in 1886, this church, a fine example of Filipino baroque adaptation, is made of limestones from Bulabog Mountain, painstakingly carried by the early parishioners through narrow, steep, and dangerous trails to the present site.
Other landmarks
- The Hanging Bridge is a ruined post-WWII bridge that traverses the Jalaur River.
- Camp Pasica is a 13-hectare Girl Scout Camp.
- Camp Hernandez is a 37-hectare military training camp of the Armed Forces of the Philippines named in honor of the revolutionary hero, Gen. Adriano D. Hernández.
- Jalaur Irrigation Dam
- Museo de Dingle
- Welcome Sign
Culture
Festivals
The Dingle Town Fiesta is celebrated every 24th day of June in honor of its patron saint, John the Baptist.
The Pagdihon Festival is a celebration in commemoration of the Cry of Lincud, the first revolt against the Spaniards in Panay. It is held every 4th week of October.
Government
List of local chief executives
Gobernadorcillos
The principalía, the distinguished upper class, included only those exempted from tribute (tax) to the Spanish crown. Colonial documents would refer to them as "de privilegio y gratis", in contrast to those who pay tribute ("de pago"). It was the true aristocracy and nobility of the Spanish colonial Philippines.
However, a royal decree dated December 20, 1863 (signed in the name of Queen Isabella II by the Minister of the Colonies, José de la Concha), made possible the creation of new principales under certain defined criteria, among which was proficiency in the Castilian language.
| Order |
Name |
Years in Office
|
| 1 |
Julio Dator |
1823–1827
|
| 2 |
Buenaventura Osano |
1827–1829
|
| 3 |
Marcelino Dayot |
1829–1835
|
| 4 |
Magdaleno Muyco |
1835–1843
|
| 5 |
Buenaventura Osano |
1843–1845
|
| 6 |
Alejandro Daraug |
1845–1851
|
| 7 |
Magdaleno Muyco |
1851–1853
|
| 8 |
Luís Cantalicio Dayot |
1853–1861
|
| 9 |
Alejandro Daraug |
1863–1865
|
| 10 |
Domingo Osano |
1865–1869
|
| 11 |
Luís Cantalicio Dayot |
1869–1873
|
| 12 |
Santiago Sanico |
1873–1879
|
| 13 |
Tomás Sanico |
1879–1885
|
| 14 |
Santiago Sanico |
1885–1887
|
| 15 |
Julián Dalipe |
1887–1893
|
Capitán municipal
In 1893, the Maura Law was passed to reorganize town governments with the aim of making them more effective and autonomous. The law changed the title of chief executive of the town from gobernadorcillo to capitán municipal.[21]
| Order |
Name |
Years in Office
|
| 16 |
Gabriel Sinoy |
1894–1897
|
Revolution Presidents
| Order
|
Name
|
Years in Office
|
| 17
|
Vicente Dayot
|
1898
|
| 18
|
Gabriel Sinoy
|
1898–1900
|
Early American Period Presidents
| Order
|
Name
|
Years in Office
|
|
|
Gabriel Sinoy
|
1900–1902
|
| 19
|
Nicolás Roces
|
1902–1903
|
Capitán del barrio
Dingle was reduced to the status of barrio from 1903 to 1908 after it was merged with the Municipality of Pototan by virtue of Act No. 719.[22]
| Order |
Name |
Years in Office
|
|
Nicolás Roces |
1903–1908
|
Presidentes & vice presidentes municipal
The Municipality of Dingle was re-established in 1908 after Iloilo 4th District Assemblyman Adriano D. Hernández succeeded in persuading Governor-General James Francis Smith to issue an executive order separating Dingle from Pototan.[23]
| Order |
Presidente municipal |
Years in Office
|
Order
|
Vice presidente municipal
|
Years in Office
|
| 20 |
Juan Cancio Dacudao |
1908–1909
|
1
|
Julio Dayot Muyco
|
1908–1909
|
| 21
|
Julio Dayot Muyco
|
1909–1910
|
|
|
|
| 22 |
Tomás Sanico |
1910–1913
|
2
|
Celestino Dañocup
|
1910–1913
|
|
|
Tomás Sanico
|
1913–1916
|
3
|
Julián Masna
|
1913–1916
|
| 23 |
Vicente Dayot |
1916–1919
|
|
Julián Masna
|
1916–1919
|
| 24 |
Julio Dayot Muyco |
1919–1922
|
4
|
Manuel Roces
|
1919–1922
|
| 25
|
Tomás Sanico
|
1922–1925
|
|
Manuel Roces
|
1922–1925
|
| 26 |
Luís Roces Dayot |
1925–1928
|
5
|
Celestino Dañocup
|
1925–1928
|
| 27 |
Cipriano Montero, Sr. |
1928–1931
|
6
|
Simplicio Dabalus
|
1928–1931
|
| 28 |
Julio Dayot Muyco |
1931–1934
|
7
|
Numeriano Dayot Dator
|
1931–1934
|
Municipal Mayors
| Order |
Mayor |
Years in Office
|
Order
|
Vice-mayor
|
Years in Office
|
| 29
|
Cristino Abelardo Muyco Aportadera
|
1934–1938
|
8
|
Vicente Muyco
|
1934–1938
|
| 30 |
Julio Dayot Muyco
|
1938–1945
|
9
|
Numeriano Dayot Dator
|
1938–1945
|
|
|
José Dacudao (Japanese Puppet Mayor)
|
1942
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remedios Dacudao (Japanese Puppet Mayor)
|
1943–1945
|
|
|
|
| 31 |
Julián Masna |
1945–1948
|
10
|
Salvador Dayot Dator
|
1945–1948
|
| 32 |
Alfonso Muyco Espino
|
1948–1951
|
11
|
Cipriano Montero, Sr.
|
1948–1951
|
|
|
Alfonso Muyco Espino
|
1951–1957
|
12
|
Maximiliano Dalipe Dayot
|
1951–1957
|
| 33 |
Felipe Defensor (appointed) |
1957
|
13
|
Leonardo Muyco Aportadera
|
1957
|
| 34 |
Leonardo Muyco Aportadera |
1959–1963
|
14
|
Maximino Muyco
|
1959–1963
|
| 35 |
Rufino Aportadera Palabrica, Jr.
|
1964–1967
|
15
|
Felipe Potente
|
1964–1967
|
| 36 |
Roberto Aportadera Palabrica, Sr.
|
1968–1971
|
16
|
Cipriano Dayot Montero, Jr.
|
1968–1971
|
|
|
Roberto Aportadera Palabrica, Sr.
|
1971–1986
|
17
|
Teodoro Luntao, Jr.
|
1971–1986
|
| 37
|
José Aportadera (OIC Mayor)
|
1986–1988
|
18
|
Remegio Confesor, Sr. (OIC Vice-mayor)
|
1986–1988
|
| 38
|
Teodoro Luntao, Jr.
|
1988–1992
|
19
|
Robin Solinap
|
1988–1992
|
| 39
|
Henry Anotado
|
1992–2001
|
20
|
Jessie Alecto
|
1992–2001
|
| 40
|
Robin Solinap
|
2001–2007
|
21
|
Reblun Lacson
|
2001–2007
|
| 41
|
Rufino Palabrica, III
|
2007–2010
|
|
Reblun Lacson
|
2007–2010
|
|
|
Rufino Palabrica, III
|
2010-2016
|
22
|
Jessie Alecto
|
2010-2016
|
| 42
|
Jessie Alecto
|
2016–2018
|
23
|
Rufino Palabrica, III
|
2016–2018
|
| 43
|
Rufino Palabrica, III
|
2018–2019
|
24
|
Jimmy Quicoy
|
2018–2019
|
|
|
Rufino Palabrica, III
|
2019–present
|
25
|
Quindialem Deaño-Villanueva
|
2019–present
|
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