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'Cabatuan' is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 45,935 people in 9,019 households. It is described as a cultural and religious town in the heart of Iloilo province. Residents of Cabatuan are called ''Cabatuanons''.
The town was founded in 1732 after a molave cross was planted on the peak of Pamulogan. In 1733, the poblacion was established in the northern bank of Tiguin River (Tigum River).
Cabatuan is the site of the new Iloilo International Airport designed to serve Iloilo City and the rest of the province. The New Iloilo International Airport is Located in Baranggays Gaub and Tiring. It may be accessed from Iloilo City through the Santa Barbara by-pass road.
Landmarks
San Nicolas de Tolentino Church
Built in 1834, this Tuscanic church of baked brick is one of the most beautiful churches in the Philippines. The Church is the only existing church in Iloilo which has three facades. Its twin belfries are considered to be one of the best in the Philippines.
The church was given the title "Model of Temples" since it was the best representation of European architecture on the islands. In 1948, the church was partially damaged by an earthquake which ruined four of its belfries, two of its facade pediments and the central dome. In the early 1990's the church was restored back to its present grandeur. Today, 'La Iglesia de San Nicolas de Tolentino' is one of the most picturesque churches in Asia.
Casa Dolores
The concrete Art-Deco House with pseudo-bricks deviates from the Victorian wooden houses of Confesor Drive. It is one of the oldest concrete structure in the town which is peobably built after world war II. Though time have passed, the state of this red house remains mysterious and elegant though overwhelmed by simplicity.
Cabatuan Cemetery
This century old Spanish-Filipino Cemetery is the only cemetery in the Philippines which is a perfect square. Three Byzantine arch entrances dominate the front-gate, while a baroque central chapel is located at the center. The chapel is a fusion of Roman, gothic, Byzantine, and baroque architectures. The complex carvings on the chapel's facade is considered to be the most distinct cemetery relief which can only be found in Cabatuan.
The Town Hall
One of the earliest town halls built in the Northern Iloilo is Cabatuans. It was built in 1734 along with the church. Calamities and War damaged the second level of this public house and many renovations had been done. However, the designs were still derived from the original plan of the Casa. The first level of the town hall is obviously centuries old. the old world design characterized by the art deco cubical columns and semi arched tuscan windows adormed with capiz shells.
Pamulogan Hill
This shrine is considered to be the cradle of Cabatuan's History. At the peak of the hill lies a concrete cross. Every lent, devotees starts their journey from the mouth of Barangay Pamulogan to the peak of the hill.
Baluarte Shrine
This picturesque shrine located in Balic Hill, is one of the places in Cabatuan which attracts many tourists and pilgrims on lent seasons. On the peak is a cross, perhaps a replica of the one in Pamulogan Hill and on the foot of the hill lies an art-deco chapel.
The Tree of Bondage
The Shrine of the Bondage Tree lies in front of the Spanish Town Hall of Cabatuan. It is believed that the natives were tied in this tree and whipped if they refuse the polo y servicios during the Spanish Era.
Public holidays
The town celebrates three main holidays: the Cabatuan Town Fiesta on September 10, as well as the Tinuom Festival and a Lenten procession during Holy Week.
The Tinuom Festival is a celebration of the town's history and its popularily craved delicacy, ''tinuom''. The festival is a colorful explosion of music and dances, and a magical timeline that has a story of its own.
Cabatuan is also known to have the most wooden and porcelain statues being showcased on Lent processions, with the most popular set of saints is the wooden "Last Supper". As Finales, songs from children and women choirs fill the air with solemnity and faithful adoration.
Barangays
Cabatuan is politically subdivided into 68 barangays.
★ Acao ★ Amerang ★ Amurao ★ Anuang ★ Ayaman ★ Ayong ★ Bacan ★ Balabag ★ Baluyan ★ Banguit ★ Bulay ★ Cadoldolan ★ Cagban ★ Calawagan ★ Calayo ★ Duyanduyan ★ Gaub ★ Gines Interior ★ Gines Patag ★ Guibuangan Tigbauan ★ Inabasan ★ Inaca ★ Inaladan | ★ Ingas ★ Ito Norte ★ Ito Sur ★ Janipaan Central ★ Janipaan Este ★ Janipaan Oeste ★ Janipaan Olo ★ Jelicuon Lusaya ★ Jelicuon Montinola ★ Lag-an ★ Leong ★ Lutac ★ Manguna ★ Maraguit ★ Morubuan ★ Pacatin ★ Pagotpot ★ Pamul-Ogan ★ Pamuringao Proper ★ Pamuringao Garrido ★ Zone I Pob. (Barangay 1) ★ Zone X Pob. (Barangay 10) ★ Zone XI Pob. (Barangay 11) | ★ Zone II Pob. (Barangay 2) ★ Zone III Pob. (Barangay 3) ★ Zone IV Pob. (Barangay 4) ★ Zone V Pob. (Barangay 5) ★ Zone VI Pob. (Barangay 6) ★ Zone VII Pob. (Barangay 7) ★ Zone VIII Pob. (Barangay 8) ★ Zone IX Pob. (Barangay 9) ★ Pungtod ★ Puyas ★ Salacay ★ Sulanga ★ Tabucan ★ Tacdangan ★ Talanghauan ★ Tigbauan Road ★ Tinio-an ★ Tiring ★ Tupol Central ★ Tupol Este ★ Tupol Oeste ★ Tuy-an |
External links
Government and institutional links
★ Philippine Standard Geographic Code
★ Official Website of the Municipality of Cabatuan
Other links
★ Websites on Cabatuan churches:
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★ http://www.freewebs.com/cabatuanchurch
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★ http://www.lingganay.blogspot.com
★ CNCHS Alumni Connection
★ 2000 Philippine Census Information
★ Cabatuanon Web Site
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