Calinog

Calinog is situated in the central part of Panay Island in the Philippines. According to local legend, it was one of the areas where Datu Marikudo, the Ati chieftain, chose to settle after ceding the lowland regions of Panay to the Malay settlers in exchange for gold and other goods. This event, often dated to around the 13th century, is rooted in oral tradition and is referenced in the Maragtas, a semi-legendary account of the early history of Panay. Pre-colonial Era The early inhabitants of Calinog are believed to have been members of the indigenous Ati community, led by Datu Marikudo. Following a barter with the Malays, Marikudo and his people gradually retreated inland and eventually settled between the Jalaur and Ulian rivers around the 13th century. According to oral tradition, Marikudo later established his final settlement atop a series of hills that now overlook the present-day poblacion (town center), and are locally referred to as the Marikudo Hills. Contemporary In a speech on August 7, 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte named then-Mayor Alex Centena in a speech as allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade. ==Geography==

Calinog is from Iloilo City and from Roxas City. Barangays Calinog is politically subdivided into 59 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks, and some have sitios. The central region, known as the "poblacion area," is composed of 4 barangays, namely: Poblacion Centro, Poblacion Ilaya, Poblacion Delgado, and Poblacion Rizal Ilaud. A proposal exists to add five more barangays to the urban land area. They are Barangays Carvasana, Dalid, Simsiman, Bo. Calinog, and Libot. These constitute the greater Poblacion area. • Agcalaga • Aglibacao • Aglonok • Alibunan • Badlan Grande • Badlan Pequeño • Badu • Balaticon • Banban Grande • Banban Pequeño • Binolosan Grande • Binolosan Pequeño • Cabagiao • Cabugao • Cahigon • Barrio Calinog • Camalongo • Canabajan • Caratagan • Carvasana • Dalid • Datagan • Gama Grande • Gama Pequeño • Garangan • Guinbonyugan • Guiso • Hilwan • Impalidan • Ipil • Jamin-ay • Lampaya • Libot • Lonoy • Malaguinabot • Malag-It • Malapawe • Malitbog Centro • Mambiranan • Manaripay • Marandig • Masaroy • Maspasan • Nalbugan • Owak • Poblacion Centro • Poblacion Delgado • Poblacion Rizal Ilaud • Poblacion Ilaya • Baje San Julian • San Nicolas • Simsiman • Tabucan • Tahing • Tibiao • Tigbayog • Toyungan • Ulayan • Supanga Climate {{Weather box Calinog, as well as the rest of Iloilo, is characterized by a tropical wet and dry climate. The wet season typically runs from May to November, and the dry season from December to April. July is the wettest month on average. Temperatures are consistent year-round in the region. Mountains Some of Calinog's notable mountain features include Mount Lawlaw in Barangay Manaripay. The town is on the eastern side of the Central Panay Mountain Range, which serves as a natural boundary between the provinces of Iloilo and Antique. Topography The landscape of Calinog varies from flat, low-lying areas to rolling hills and mountain ranges. The recorded elevation for Calinog is 55 meters, though this likely refers to the town proper and does not reflect the higher mountain ranges. ==Demographics==

In the 2024 census, the population of Calinog was 63,896 people, with a density of . Ethnic groups There are two ethnic groups within Calinog, the Suludnon or Bukidnon tribe, and the Aeta. The Suludnon or Bukidnon tribe comprises the thirteen (13) mountain barangays. The Aeta group resides in the other barangays of the municipality. Languages The main local languages are Hiligaynon, Capiznon, and Kinaray-a. Though Filipino and English are understood by the residents, they are seldom used in daily life. == Economy ==

Jalaur River Multipurpose Project II In July 2024, the Jalaur Dam was completed on the Jalaur River in Calinog. The dam is part of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II), supported by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and former Philippine Senator Franklin Drilon. The dam was originally expected to boost the annual rice production in the area to about 320,000 metric tons. ==Education==

There are two school district offices that govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public schools, from primary to secondary schools. These are the: • Calinog I Schools District • Calinog II Schools District Primary and elementary schools • Agcalaga Elementary School • Aglibacao Elementary School • Alibunan Elementary School • Aglonok Primary School • Badlan Central School • Badu Elementary School • Banban Elementary School • Binolusan Grande Elementary School • Binolusan Pequeño Elementary School • Brain Quest Scholastic Academy • Cabagiao Elementary School • Cahigon Elementary School • Calinog Convention Baptist Church Learning Center • Calinog Elementary School • Calinog Faith Christian Learning Center • Caratagan Primary School • Carvasana Elementary School • Consolacion Celo - Palmares Elementary School • Datagan Elementary School • Guinbunyogan Primary School • Guiso Elementary School • Hilwan Primary School • Intapian Elementary School • Ipil Elementary School • Ivesa Primary School • Jamin-ay Elementary School • Jaycon Elementary School • Malag-it Elementary School • Malanginabot Primary School • Malitbog Elementary School • Mambiranan Elementary School • Marandig Primary School • Marinas Primary School • Mary Immaculate Academy • Masaroy Primary School • Maspasan Elementary School • Mt. Baloy II Primary School • Nalbugan Elementary School • Oxmont Memorial Academy • San Julian Elementary School • San Nicolas Elementary School • Sparklers School of Communication and Arts • Supanga Elementary School • Tabucan Elementary School • Tahing Elementary School • Tibiao Elementary School • Tigbayog Primary School • Ulayan Elementary School Secondary schools • Alcarde Gustilo Mem. National High School • Badlan National High School • Binolusan Pequeño National High School • Calinog National Comprehensive High School • Carvasana National High School • Esteban S. Javellana Memorial High School • Fernandez Perez Memorial National High School • Gama Integrated School • Malitbog National High School • Tuyongan Integrated School Higher educational institution • West Visayas State University ==Media==

• 94.7 MHz Spirit FM Calinog (DYMI) • 98.7 MHz Hot FM Calinog (DYCL) • 100.1 MHz K3 FM Calinog == Notable personalities==

• Federico Caballero - Chanter of epic poetry • Shirmar Felongco - Professional footballer • Antonio Nafarrete - Philippine army general • Emmanuel Trance - Prelate of the Catholic Church ==See also==