Aleosan, Cotabato

Aleosan
Municipality

Map of Cotabato with Aleosan highlighted
Aleosan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 07°09′N 124°35′E / 7.150°N 124.583°E / 7.150; 124.583Coordinates: 07°09′N 124°35′E / 7.150°N 124.583°E / 7.150; 124.583
Country Philippines
Region SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province Cotabato
Congr. district 1st District of Cotabato
Incorporated April 6, 1982
Barangays 19
Government[1]
 • Type Mayor-Council
 • District Representative Jesus N. Sacdalan
 • Mayor Vicente C. Sorupia Jr.
 • Vice Mayor Eduardo C. Cabaya
Area[2]
 • Total 225.44 km2 (87.04 sq mi)
Elevation 40 m (130 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 35,746
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9415
Dialing code 64
Language(s) Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Tagalog, Ilocano, Manobo, Maranao, Maguindaaon, Tausug and Iranon
Income class 3rd class[2]

Aleosan is a third class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,746 people.[3]

Geography

Aleosan is within the political boundary of Cotabato Province. It is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the capital town of Amas which is barely two (2) hours ride from the seat of its municipal government. It is bounded on the west by Midsayap; on the north by Libungan and on the east and south by Pikit. It is accessible to land transportation from Cotabato City traversing the municipalities of Maguindanao to Kidapawan up to Davao City, as it is located along the major transport route linking the provinces of Maguindanao, Cotabato and Davao del Sur.

Barangays

Aleosan is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[2] The seat of the municipal government is in barangay San Mateo.

  • Bagolibas
  • Cawilihan
  • Dualing
  • Dunguan
  • Katalicanan
  • Lawili
  • Lower Mingading
  • Luanan
  • Malapang
  • New Leon
  • New Panay
  • Pagangan
  • Palacat
  • Pentil
  • San Mateo
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tapodoc
  • Tomado
  • Upper Mingading

Climate

Aleosan area belongs to the fourth type of climate or the intermediate "E" with no distinct dry season. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with heavier rains from May to September. This type of climate conditions is suitable for the production of crops like rice, corn, mangoes, jackfruit, vegetables and root crops, which are considered seasonal crops and permanent crops like coconut, rubber, coffee, cacao and orchard crops.

History

The name Aleosan is an acronym derived from the three (3) towns of Iloilo where majority of the early Christian settlers came from; A is for Alimodian, LEO is for Leon, and SAN for San Miguel.[4]

Parliamentary bill no. 670 authored by Assemblyman Jesus P. Amparo and co-authored by assemblymen Blah T. Sinsuat, Ernesto F. Roldan and Tomas B. Baga Jr. sought to establish and create the Municipality of Aleosan in the Province of Cotabato, which was ultimately approved and signed into law Batas Pambansa bilang 206 on April 6, 1982. For purposes of ratification, Proclamation No. 2188 was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on April 29, 1982. A plebiscite was conducted on May 7, 1982 which was unanimously confirmed the desire and aspiration of the people in the nineteen (19) barangays to become a distinct and regular municipality from Pikit its mother municipality.

Demographics

Population census of Aleosan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,574—    
1995 25,408+2.24%
2000 26,164+0.63%
2007 32,874+3.20%
2010 35,746+3.09%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Economy

The municipality is endowed with abundant agricultural raw materials suitable for processing. These include coconut, banana, rubber, mango and coffee. There are small-scale enterprises but these are not sustainable due to inadequate capital. A cassava processing plant was shut down due to insufficient supply of raw materials and low quality of starch produced. The area however, is best suited for mango production and there is a need to develop the industry to cater the growing needs of the locality. The municipality's livestock industry has great potentials being one of the top producers and supplier of livestock in the province.

Tourist attractions

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Province: COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 June 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 3 June 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph/lgus/aleosan

External links

 Libungan Carmen
Midsayap Pikit
   Aleosan  
Pikit
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