Culasi, Antique
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Culasi is a third class municipality in the province of Antique
, Philippines
. Located at the northern portion of the sea-horse shaped province. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Sebaste, on the south by the Municipality of Tibiao, on the west by Cuyo East Pass in the China Sea and on the east by the Municipality of Madalag, Aklan, just behind Mt. Madyaas. Culasi is approximately 90 kilometers from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique and 88 kilometers from Kalibo, the capital of Aklan. It is also an hour drive from Caticlan, the jump-off point to the island paradise of Boracay
. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,998 people in 6,396 households.
Its northernmost point is located at 11o32’05” latitude and 122o 05’00” longitude. Its easternmost point is located at 11o30’50” latitude and 122o10’05” longitude. Its southernmost point is located at 11o21’04” latitude and 122o02’08” longitude and the westernmost point is at 11o31’05” latitude and 122o03’08” longitude.
The 1905 census revealed that Culasi had the biggest Chinese population in Antique, so much so that it had a barrio named "Villa de Hong Kong" in their honor. It is now part of the Poblacion.
Japanese troops occupied Culasi in 1942. It was liberated by Philippine Commonwealth troops under the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary in 1945.
Most treasured one is the oil deposit in Maniguin Island explored by the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC). Several companies drilled oil deposit in Maniguin with black coal. Maniguin has a potential reserve of 28 million barrels to 250 mmbbls. based on the PNOC drilling project report.
s which comprises 3 island, 11 upland, 16 coastal and 14 interior/lowland barangays.
Antique province
Antique is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is San Jose and is located at the western portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea to the west....
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. Located at the northern portion of the sea-horse shaped province. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Sebaste, on the south by the Municipality of Tibiao, on the west by Cuyo East Pass in the China Sea and on the east by the Municipality of Madalag, Aklan, just behind Mt. Madyaas. Culasi is approximately 90 kilometers from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique and 88 kilometers from Kalibo, the capital of Aklan. It is also an hour drive from Caticlan, the jump-off point to the island paradise of Boracay
Boracay
Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice...
. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,998 people in 6,396 households.
Its northernmost point is located at 11o32’05” latitude and 122o 05’00” longitude. Its easternmost point is located at 11o30’50” latitude and 122o10’05” longitude. Its southernmost point is located at 11o21’04” latitude and 122o02’08” longitude and the westernmost point is at 11o31’05” latitude and 122o03’08” longitude.
History
During the Spanish times Culasi was known by its old name "Bacong". Now, Bacong is only one of its barangays. Bacong was once of the four visitas or towns established by the Spaniards. The others were Nalupa (now Barbaza), Bugason (now Bugasong), and Hamtik (now Hamtic).The 1905 census revealed that Culasi had the biggest Chinese population in Antique, so much so that it had a barrio named "Villa de Hong Kong" in their honor. It is now part of the Poblacion.
Japanese troops occupied Culasi in 1942. It was liberated by Philippine Commonwealth troops under the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary in 1945.
Topography
The Municipality of Culasi has a slope of 8oC. Eastern height ranges from 200-2,177 meters high summit of Mt. Madja-as. It has a terrain narrow coastal plain. It has unbroken mountain range from barangay Batonan Sur in the south to barangay Salde in the northernmost. From the peak of Madja-as Mountain it gradually flattens down to a narrow strip. Land area roughly covers 82.92% upland and above lowland comprises 17.08% of the land area with a slope of 18% and below. Forest areas comprise almost half of the total land area covering 12,078 hectares.Climate
Culasi has two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry. Rainy season occur in the months of May to November and dry season for the rest of the year. For areas like barangays Flores and Osorio which are mountainous barangays, located at the southern portion of the municipality is characterized by a relatively cool temperature which is highly suited for coffee. The higher precipitation acquired may be caused by high mountain range or because of its high topography.Livelihood
Farming and fishing are the major livelihood where the Culasinhon depend their living.Natural Resources
The rolling hills of Mt. Madja-as are rich in manganese, copper and coal found in Timbaban. Other metallic mineral deposits are white clay and pebbles in the island barangays of Malalison and Batbatan. Sand and gravel is being extracted in various rivers and used for infrastructure. Another metallic mineral is the limestone deposit found in Sitio Bula, Camancijan and is used for agricultural and industrial purpose. Limestone is used in the production of cement.Most treasured one is the oil deposit in Maniguin Island explored by the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC). Several companies drilled oil deposit in Maniguin with black coal. Maniguin has a potential reserve of 28 million barrels to 250 mmbbls. based on the PNOC drilling project report.
Tourism
There are at least five (5) tourism potentials in the municipality: (1) the Majestic Mt. Madja-as, (2) the Rio Guintongaban, (3) Malalison Island, (4) Batbatan Island, and (5) Maniguin Island.Barangays
Culasi is politically subdivided into 44 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s which comprises 3 island, 11 upland, 16 coastal and 14 interior/lowland barangays.
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