Sibalom, Antique
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 76 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Joel P. Occena |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 201.30 km2 (77.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 56,058 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5713 |
| Dialing code | 36 |
Sibalom is a second class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. It is known as the "Rice Bowl" of the province.[citation needed] As of 2010 census, Sibalom is inhabited by a total of 56,058 residents[3] and is projected to increase to 63,254 in the year 2017.
Sibalom is home to the University of Antique.
Demographics
| Population census of Sibalom | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 42,647 | — |
| 1995 | 46,143 | +1.49% |
| 2000 | 49,971 | +1.72% |
| 2007 | 53,934 | +1.06% |
| 2010 | 56,058 | +1.42% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Sibalom Natural Park
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Sibalom Natural Park, one of the last patches of lowland forest on Panay Island and the first protected area in the island of Panay, harbors many unique species of plants and animals, some of which are on the brink of extinction. About 5,000 hectares of forest in Sibalom from Mt. Porras extending to Mt. Igmatindog was declared a natural park on April 23, 2000. Of this forest, 672 hectares are undisturbed by any human activity while about 4,223 hectares constitutes the 50-year-old reforestation site. One highlight is the Rafflesia speciosa, discovered in Mt. Porras and surrounding Barangays in 2002.[4] Dubbed the biggest bloom in the world, its discovery put Sibalom in the map of tourist stopovers in the Philippines.[citation needed] Sibalom also has century-old industries and structures, as well as boulders of gemstones and treacherous mountain trails.
Tourism
Sibalom's tourism industry dawned after the proclamation of the Sibalom Natural Park.[citation needed]
Barangays
Sibalom is divided into 76 barangays.[2] From 1953 to 1955, Barangay Catmon was known as Barangay Pajarito.[5][6]
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