Hinatuan

Hinatuan is a second class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 39,842 people. [3]

Hinatuan
Municipality
Municipality of Hinatuan
Seal
Map of Surigao del Sur with Hinatuan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Hinatuan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°22′N 126°20′E
Country Philippines
RegionCaraga (Region XIII)
ProvinceSurigao del Sur
District2nd District
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorShem "Titing" G. Garay
 • Vice MayorAtty. Tito A. Cañedo III
 • RepresentativeJohnny T. Pimentel
 • Electorate29,481 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total299.10 km2 (115.48 sq mi)
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total39,842
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
 • Households
8,750
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence40.3% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱143,891,122.13 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8310
PSGC
166809000
IDD : area code +63 (0)86
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesSurigaonon
Agusan
Cebuano
Tagalog
Kamayo
Websitehinatuan.gov.ph

Hinatuan is approximately 44 kilometers (27 miles) north of Bislig, a component city in the same province.

History

Pre-spanish Era

The history of Hinatuan in the annals of historical heritage can be traced back from the time of the Spaniards in this part of Mindanao. The intermingling of tribes such as the Manobos, the Mansakas, Subanons and the Mandayas through assimilation and amalgamation leads to the final unification of a group of people who settled in the old town site known as Da-an Lungsod. Being the first and the earliest settlement, it was later identified as part of the province of Caraga under the administration of the politico - militar of Encomienda Bislig.

The name Hinatuan, originally derived from the word "Hato" and later called "Hatudan" was handed down from generation to generation through oral version. These words have two versions - " Hato " in the native dialect simply connotes a method of preserving fish, the place being abundantly noted for fish. In fact, fishing is the major occupation of the inhabitants. To denote a place , a suffix " an " was added to " Hato " to become " Hatuan "meaning a place where to preserve fish.

Spanish Era

In 1856, the town was transferred to its present site, formerly known as "Hinatudan" now known as Hinatuan as ordered by the higher Spanish authorities. A political government was set up with Raymundo Bandola, the first captain known as defender of the town against the Moro piracy. He was followed by Capitanes Edobigito Lindo, Atanacio de Castro, Tomas Luna, Fernando Nazareno and Teodoro Villaluz. Eugenio Villaluz was accredited the last capitan under the Spanish regime, the first and last captain under the First Philippine Republic, and the first presidential appointee under the American regime. These mentioned capitanes contributed much to the building of the physical set up of the town.

The appointed presidents following Eugenio Villaluz were : Mariano Verano, Pablo Evangelio, Nicomedes Villaluz and Ex-Captain Fernando Nazareno. Domingo Balbuena was the first president - elect and followed by Florencio Villaluz, Antonio Picazales,Victoriano Evangelio, Modesto Raura and Damian Siano. Again, these town executives were responsible for the expansion of the town to a larger area.

Japanese Era

World War II broke out. A few months later, a strong typhoon hit Hinatuan. Heavy damages inflected to both private and public properties especially to buildings, coconut plantations and other potential crops, forest reserves, and machineries and equipment of the Portlamon Lumber Company. Guerilla activities then sprung up to lessen the influence and strength of the Armed Forces of the Empire of Japan and to prepare the people for liberation of the country by the allied forces.

Post War

After the war, Elpedio Chavez was appointed mayor of the town. He was later followed by the first-elect, Mayor Tito Cañedo, Sr., under the Republic of the Philippines. He helped much in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the town. He was followed by Mayor Joaquin Villaluz , Segundo Cuyno, Sr., Candelario Viola, Sr., Jose Pepino, Sr., the mayor under the Martial Law period, LADP scholar Atty. Candelario J. Viola, Jr., Cristina M. Camba, Dr. Alicia V. Momongan and the incumbent Mayor Shem G. Garay.

Barangays

Hinatuan is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.

  • Baculin
  • Bigaan
  • Cambatong
  • Campa
  • Dugmanon
  • Harip
  • La Casa (Poblacion)
  • Loyola
  • Maligaya
  • Pagtigui-an (Bitoon)
  • Pocto
  • Port Lamon
  • Roxas
  • San Juan
  • Sasa
  • Tagasaka
  • Tagbobonga
  • Talisay
  • Tarusan
  • Tidman
  • Tiwi
  • Zone I Benigno Aquino (Poblacion)
  • Zone II Santo Niño (Poblacion)
  • Zone III Maharlika (Poblacion)

Climate
Climate data for Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (1981–2010, extremes 1950–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.4
(93.9)		 33.3
(91.9)		 33.5
(92.3)		 36.1
(97.0)		 36.0
(96.8)		 36.2
(97.2)		 36.0
(96.8)		 37.0
(98.6)		 36.6
(97.9)		 36.0
(96.8)		 36.0
(96.8)		 34.7
(94.5)		 37.0
(98.6)
Average high °C (°F) 29.7
(85.5)		 30.1
(86.2)		 30.8
(87.4)		 31.9
(89.4)		 32.5
(90.5)		 32.5
(90.5)		 32.6
(90.7)		 33.0
(91.4)		 32.9
(91.2)		 32.5
(90.5)		 31.5
(88.7)		 30.5
(86.9)		 31.7
(89.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.4
(79.5)		 26.5
(79.7)		 27.0
(80.6)		 27.8
(82.0)		 28.4
(83.1)		 28.2
(82.8)		 28.2
(82.8)		 28.4
(83.1)		 28.2
(82.8)		 28.1
(82.6)		 27.5
(81.5)		 26.9
(80.4)		 27.6
(81.7)
Average low °C (°F) 23.0
(73.4)		 23.0
(73.4)		 23.2
(73.8)		 23.7
(74.7)		 24.2
(75.6)		 24.0
(75.2)		 23.8
(74.8)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.6
(74.5)		 23.6
(74.5)		 23.5
(74.3)		 23.3
(73.9)		 23.6
(74.5)
Record low °C (°F) 17.2
(63.0)		 18.1
(64.6)		 18.2
(64.8)		 18.4
(65.1)		 20.3
(68.5)		 20.2
(68.4)		 19.0
(66.2)		 19.0
(66.2)		 19.1
(66.4)		 19.9
(67.8)		 19.0
(66.2)		 18.8
(65.8)		 17.2
(63.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 776.3
(30.56)		 547.6
(21.56)		 448.3
(17.65)		 318.7
(12.55)		 252.9
(9.96)		 258.1
(10.16)		 218.9
(8.62)		 186.7
(7.35)		 206.5
(8.13)		 270.9
(10.67)		 424.9
(16.73)		 555.1
(21.85)		 4,464.9
(175.78)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) 25 22 23 19 18 17 16 13 15 17 20 23 228
Average relative humidity (%) 88 87 86 84 84 85 83 82 82 84 86 88 85
Source: PAGASA[5][6]

Demographics
Population census of Hinatuan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,570—    
1918 13,465+6.06%
1939 14,722+0.43%
1948 12,395−1.89%
1960 21,841+4.83%
1970 22,578+0.33%
1975 24,073+1.29%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 27,972+3.05%
1990 33,307+1.76%
1995 34,602+0.72%
2000 36,170+0.95%
2007 37,368+0.45%
2010 38,731+1.31%
2015 39,842+0.54%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [7] [8][9]

Attractions
Hinatuan Enchanted River

Clear blue waters of the underground river in Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, popularly called as the "Hinatuan Enchanted River" is a known attraction among tourists both locally and internationally.

References
  1.  Municipality of Hinatuan | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Surigao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Climatological Normal Values". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  6. "Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Climatological Extremes". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Surigao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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