Cultural Development
Calamba was originally called “Solinog”, named after a deep bankrill located at the eastern portion of the poblacion where Langaran River flows. Its name was later changed to CALAMBA by the Municipal Council of Plaridel after the Filipino patriot’s birthplace. It was formerly part of the municipal territory of Plaridel, Misamis Occidental. Being the fastest growing barrio, it was separated from the Municipality of Plaridel and became independent on February 1, 1948, under Executive Order No. 85 series of 1947 by the late President of the Philippines, His Excellency Manuel A. Roxas. It was inaugurated into a municipality on February 14, 1948.
The “Subanos” were the aborigines of the municipality of Calamba, Misamis, Occidental. They had the practice of clearing certain areas one after the other. Those cleared areas were later abandoned and were easily acquired by the new settlers coming from the Visayas and some parts of Mindanao.
Political Development
The Municipality of Calamba was created on February 1, 1948 and was inaugurated on February 14, 1948, the following was then elected:
Hon. Irenio Clapano | Municipal Mayor | 1948-1949 |
Hon. Angelo Neri | Municipal Mayor | 1949-1953 |
Hon. Patricio L. Atay | Municipal Mayor | 1953-1957 |
Hon. Gustavo Neri | Municipal Mayor | 1957-1965 |
Hon. Lorenzo de Guzman | Municipal Mayor | 1965-1973 |
Hon. Pedro B. Lorejo | Municipal Mayor | 1973-1986 |
Hon. Porferio C. Branzuela, Jr. | Municipal Mayor | 1986-1988 |
Engr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr. | Municipal Mayor | 1989-1995 |
Atty. Inocencio D. Pagalaran, Jr. | Municipal Mayor | 1995-2001 |
And in 2004 election, the new set of elective officials who managed sincerely and religiously the Municipality up to the present are the following to wit;
Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr. | Municipal Mayor |
Hon. Ernest A. Descallar | Municipal Vice Mayor |
Hon. Jesus C. Enerio | SB Member |
Hon. Bito C. Yee | SB Member |
Hon. Bito C. Yee | SB Member |
Hon. Rodrigo T. Garcia | SB Member |
Hon. Nathaniel A. Neri | SB Member |
Hon. Editha C. Adorable | SB Member |
Hon. Beverly B. Samosa | SB Member |
Hon. Edgar V. Iman | SB Member |
Hon. Moises D. Leonardo | SB Member |
Hon. Rodolfo D. Pagalaran | SB Member / ABC Pres. |
Hon. Ramdy D. Famas | SB Member / FSK Pres. |
LAND AREA & CLASSIFICATION
The Municipality has an estimated land area of 112.54 square kilometers, more or less 5% of the total land area of Misamis Occidental. In terms of land area, Calamba is one of the smaller municipalities in the province.
Name of Barangay | Land Area (sq. km.) |
1. Southwestern Poblacion 2. Solinog 3. Northern Poblacion 4. Don Bernardo A. Neri 5. Bunawan 6. Calaran 7. Magcamiguing 8. Langub 9. Bonifacio 10. Dapacan Alto 11. Dapacan Bajo 12. Mamalad 13. Mauswagon 14. Libertad 15. Sulipat 16. San Isidro 17. Singalat 18. Siloy 19. Salvador | 1.6823660 3.3371326 1.5567510 2.50773940 5.1692408 5.6714828 3.39570440 4.1006910 6.9388408 8.3117678 7.0543558 4.8814648 7.6703468 5.0484558 11.7268938 8.0281018 7.5652678 11.3806068 5.9560808 |
Total | 112.544290 |
CLIMATE
Climatological elements that have a direct impact on agriculture production are rainfall and typhoon.
Calamba’s climate belongs to the fourth type with no pronounced dry or wet season. This type of climate is characterized as moist, with an average rainfall of2,278.7mm throughout the year. The wettest period spreads over an eight-month period from May to December; however, the rainiest months are in the last quarter of the year from October to December when about 40% of the rainfall is recorded. While sparse rain showers are experienced during the remaining months, the driest months are February, March and April.
DEMOGRAPHY
Population (Based on Actual Household Survey 2004) | 18,166 |
Male | 50.61% |
Female | 49.39% |
Total Number of Households | 4,039 |
Average Income per Household | P 3,000.00 |
Of the household income spent for food, and the remaining amount are for clothing, education and other miscellaneous expenses like transportation, water and light. | 65%-75% |
LGU's Classification | 5th Class |
Total Number of Barangays | 19 |
Persons /sq. km. | 161 |
Age Distribution |