Janiuay, Iloilo
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| Coordinates: 10°57′N 122°30′E / 10.95°N 122.5°ECoordinates: 10°57′N 122°30′E / 10.95°N 122.5°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Legislative district | 3rd district of Iloilo |
| Barangays | 60 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose Lam de Paula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 179.10 km2 (69.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 63,905 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5034 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 |
| Website | www |
Janiuay is a first-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 63,905 people.
The municipality is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) north-west of Iloilo City. It was created in 1769.
Two rivers coming from the north-west cuts in parallel through Janiuay. One is the Suage River and the other is the Magapa River which provide natural irrigation supporting the mainly agricultural town of Janiuay. The Suage river bridge was once witness to fierce fighting between Japanese Imperial forces and the combined Filipino and American troops including the recognized Ilonggo guerrilla fighters. The Magapa river bridge was built after World War II.
Janiuay is politically subdivided into 60 barangays.
Sto. Tomas approximate population is 500-800. Sto. Tomas (Pakol to locals) is bounded by Madong in the east, Mangil in the north-east and Danao in the south west. It is accessible by three class C feeder roads in the east, south-west and south-east. Agriculture centers around rice, corn, coffee, beans, sugar cane, and copra. Traces of sweet mango farms are starting to gain roots especially close by the public elementary school. General topography is flat rice fields on the east and hill-valley-hill dotted by bamboos, coffee, mango, banana, coconuts and other fruit tree crops in the remaining areas. Water source are via deepwells and rice produce is primarily dependent on rainfall.
Motorbike and tricycle are the easiest mode of transportation and also four-wheels during festive events. Ride is some 30 minutes from the town proper. Electricity is subscribed by 15-25% of the population. Wireless cellphone carrier SMART covers the area and is generally available in 20-25% of the population. English language is generally understood and spoken fairly by locals in certain situation with foreigners.
Danao-Sto. Tomas Elementary School established during the 50's is located on the highest hill of the surrounding barrangays and view of rice fields in the east is impressive especially in the morning. An old artesian well stands within the school grounds - part of an effort to secure deep water for the school in the 60's (WVA).
Pueblo Danao has a history. It was established by Fr. Eugenio Moya in 1766. It lasted for eight years until Fr. Moya was forced to move to adjacent Pueblo Yabon for fear on his life on errant moros and the locales. The moros and the locales set camp in the forest of Danao away from forced labor edict from Spanish Principalia and administered by priests of Poblacion Janiuay. The moros and the locales raised in arms against Catholic conversion and had attempted to poison and kill Fr. Moya. Pueblo Danao became a prized possession disputed by Pueblo Quipot and Principalia Masin (now Maasin) because of its rich farmland in the west bounded by the Suage river and the rumor about rich mineral deposits in the hills of Kantong (now Danao Gantong). When Pueblo Quipot was moved to Poblacion Janiuay in 1769, Pueblo Danao was downgraded to a barrio and became part of Janiuay.
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