Odiongan
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| Coordinates: 12°24′N 122°00′E / 12.400°N 122.000°ECoordinates: 12°24′N 122°00′E / 12.400°N 122.000°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Romblon | |
| District | Lone district | |
| Founded | 1847 | |
| Barangays | 25 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| • Mayor | Trina Firmalo y Que (LP) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Mark Anthony Reyes y Maulion (NP) | |
| • Councilors | Butchoy Arevalo Diven Dimaala y Fos Rollie Lachica Rolando Forca y Cruz Rome Chua, Jr. Virgie Maulion Nicky Faderogao Kit Firmalo y Diola |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 185.67 km2 (71.69 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 45,367 | |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 5505 | |
| IDD : area code | 42 | |
| Languages | Asi, Filipino, English | |
| Income class | 1st class; partially urban | |
Odiongan is a first-class, partially urban municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines.It is a major port, commercial center and the largest municipality of Romblon in terms of population and income.
Legend has it, that the inhabitants found an "odiong" (local term for "arrow") struck to a tree; thus, the place was called Inodiongan, meaning "struck by an arrow", which later metamorphosed to Odiongan.
Historically, Odiongan, as of most of Tablas Island, was first settled by migrant Negrito and Mangyan tribes from the Panay Island to south and Mindoro Island respectively. This was followed shortly by Onhan-speaking settlers from Panay. Around 1810, a group of Bantoanon-speaking people settled in the area in search of a place more suitable for agriculture. However, the settlement founded by these Bantoanons were destroyed and pillaged by Muslim pirates. In 1840, another attempt was made by a different group of Bantoanons; this time, they constructed a fort or "cota" which protected the settlement from attacks and natural calamities. In 1855, the settlement was officially designated by the Spanish colonial authorities as a "pueblo" or town. When the Philippine Revolution broke out in 1896, the town joined the cause of the revolutionaries led by Tomas Fiedacan.
During the American colonial period in the Philippines, Odiongan faced a number of catastrophes: a cholera epidemic in 1902 killed much of the town's population, a strong typhoon lashed the town in 1908, and famine struck the town in 1914. However, the perseverance and determination of the townsfolk led to the town's continuous existence.
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