Guimbal, Iloilo
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Guimbal is a 4th-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines
. It has been cited as most business-friendly local government unit in Western Visayas, and the cleanest and greenest town in Iloilo. With a 9 km shoreline facing the blue waters of the Panay Gulf, it has attracted tourists from different places because of its scenic beaches and inland resorts.
Guimbal produces mango
in Iloilo as well as other seasonal fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main sources of livelihood of its people.
features in terms of its slopes and elevation.
A closer fact compared to some other writings showed that the name of the municipality was derived from a musical instrument called guimbal. The Spaniards discovered the settlers using the instrument to warn the people of the coming of the raiding Moro pirates who used to loot the town and capture the natives to be sold as slaves in Mindanao. To show gratitude to the instrument, with high spirit and pride as the unconquered people, the inhabitants named their settlement Guimbal.
Record show that Guimbal was established by the as a pueblo civil in 1703, and immediately selected Bernardo Angan as its first leader.
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. It has been cited as most business-friendly local government unit in Western Visayas, and the cleanest and greenest town in Iloilo. With a 9 km shoreline facing the blue waters of the Panay Gulf, it has attracted tourists from different places because of its scenic beaches and inland resorts.
Guimbal produces mango
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
in Iloilo as well as other seasonal fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main sources of livelihood of its people.
Location
Guimbal, a coastal municipality, is located at the southwestern part of Iloilo province. It is situated between the coordinates of 1250 57’ longitude, and 100 39’ latitude. It is 29 km away from Iloilo City.Boundaries
- North: Municipality of Tubungan
- South: Panay Gulf
- East: Municipality of Tigbauan
- West: Municipality of Igbaras
- Southwest: Municipality of Miag-ao
Topography
It is only six feet above sea level, and has varyingfeatures in terms of its slopes and elevation.
Climate
Type I climate, characterized by two district seasons: dry season, which falls from December to May, and the wet season, which is from June to December.Transportation
A 30-minute drive from Iloilo City, Guimbal is accessible from all points of Panay Island. its baranggays are served by municipal and other provincial jeepneys and buses that pass through the town and by almost 180 tricycles and 350 motorbikes playing their respective routes. The transport of farm products to the poblacion and the city is made easy by farm-to –market roads.History
The first reference to Guimbal by such name in Spanish records appeared in Father Coco’s appendix to Medina’s “The History of the Agustinian Order in the Philippines” Where it referred to the establishment of a convento in Guimbal, Iloilo in 1590.A closer fact compared to some other writings showed that the name of the municipality was derived from a musical instrument called guimbal. The Spaniards discovered the settlers using the instrument to warn the people of the coming of the raiding Moro pirates who used to loot the town and capture the natives to be sold as slaves in Mindanao. To show gratitude to the instrument, with high spirit and pride as the unconquered people, the inhabitants named their settlement Guimbal.
Record show that Guimbal was established by the as a pueblo civil in 1703, and immediately selected Bernardo Angan as its first leader.
Municipal officials
- Mayor: Hon. Christine S. Garin
- Vice Mayor: Hon. Mary Anne Suyao
- SB Members:
- Hon. Francis Basco
- Hon. Patricio Gelasan
- Hon. Dolores Lencioco
- Hon. Gil Gegato
- Hon. Marcelino Gelvero, Sr.
- Hon. Edmund Gomez
- Hon. Benito Geolamin
- Hon. Mario Louis Garibay, Sr.
- Liga. Pres. Leonardo Pilarta
- SKMF Pres. Julie Ann Genzola
Barangays
Guimbal is politically subdivided into 33 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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Poblacion:
SchoolsSecondary:
Elementary:
Festivals and events
A celebration which commemorates the town's foundation.It is celebrated before the Holy Week.
A two-week pompous and extravagant celebration of Christmas usually held on the third week of December until New Year. it has gained popular support from all sector in the municipality that made it successful annual celebration.
Historical sites and landmarks
Constructed during the American period. The construction was ordered by US President Roosevelt. It is approximately 0.350 kilometers long and made of Pittsburgh Steel, which were imported from Virginia, USA. It is the longest steel bridge in Western Visayas.
Known for its beautiful ornamental plants and landscapes, the plaza is described by many as the little Luneta of southern Iloilo. It is well-maintained and well-lighted at night. It can be likened to a European labyrinth.
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