Amlan

Amlan
New Ayuquitan
Municipality
Municipality of Amlan
Church of Amlan
Church of Amlan
Flag of Amlan
Flag
Map of Negros Oriental with Amlan highlighted
Map of Negros Oriental with Amlan highlighted
Interactive map of Amlan
Amlan is located in Philippines
Amlan
Amlan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°27′52″N 123°13′25″E / 9.464367°N 123.223653°E / 9.464367; 123.223653
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
ProvinceNegros Oriental
District 2nd district
Barangays8 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorManuel Jose C. Sycip (NPC)
 • Vice MayorAllan Marie R. Tan (NPC)
 • RepresentativeMaisa Sagarbarria (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Anna Jay O. Mariot
  • Jacqueline S. Tan
  • Edwin A. Omoso
  • Emelyn B. Rosales
  • Ana Linda E. Esparcia
  • Ninfa R. Panot
  • Julie A. Sibul
  • Glendon D. Nochefranca
  • Sherlyn Sycip ‡
  • Crislaine T. Jugilon ◌
  • ‡ ex officio ABC president
  • ◌ ex officio SK chairman
 • Electorate18,847 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
111.85 km2 (43.19 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Highest elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
26,566
 • Density237.51/km2 (615.16/sq mi)
 • Households
6,158
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.77
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 148.9 million (2023)
 • Assets₱ 370.7 million (2023)
 • Expenditure₱ 73.7 million (2023)
 • Liabilities₱ 100.2 million (2023)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNegros Oriental 2 Electric Cooperative (NORECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6203
PSGC
074601000
IDD : area code +63 (0)35
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.amlan.gov.ph

Amlan, officially the Municipality of Amlan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Amlan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Amlan), is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,566 people.

History

Nineteenth-century chronicler Licinio Ruiz referred to a settlement called Alman, which was reportedly named after a superior variety of guava. By 1818, Spanish records indicate that the area had 640 tributes, corresponding to a population of 3,281 residents,: 200  including 155 Spanish-Filipino tribute-paying families.: 359 

The town became an independent parish separate from Tanjay in 1848. It was later renamed New Ayuquitan in 1912, before being officially renamed Amlan through Republic Act No. 435 on June 7, 1950.

Heritage structures

The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, completed in 1853 and believed to have taken 50 years to construct, serves as the centerpiece of the town’s tourism and offers a notable example of colonial-era architecture.

Remains of watchtowers built as defenses against Moro raids can still be found in Buswang and near the mouth of the Amlan River, as well as in areas near the school building of Ayuquitan and in Barangay Calo.

Geography

Amlan is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Dumaguete and 194 kilometres (121 mi) from Bacolod.

Barangays

Political map of Amlan

Amlan is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
074601001 Bio-os 15.5% 4,106 3,235 ▴ 1.66%
074601002 Jantianon 10.9% 2,893 2,791 ▴ 0.25%
074601003 Jugno 16.1% 4,280 3,832 ▴ 0.76%
074601004 Mag-abo 8.2% 2,175 1,779 ▴ 1.39%
074601005 Poblacion 5.5% 1,452 1,425 ▴ 0.13%
074601006 Silab 16.6% 4,416 3,249 ▴ 2.14%
074601007 Tambojangin 8.6% 2,278 2,257 ▴ 0.06%
074601008 Tandayag 14.7% 3,913 3,638 ▴ 0.50%
Total 26,566 22,206 ▴ 1.24%

Climate

Climate data for Amlan, Negros Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 26
(1.0)		 22
(0.9)		 28
(1.1)		 41
(1.6)		 95
(3.7)		 136
(5.4)		 147
(5.8)		 126
(5.0)		 132
(5.2)		 150
(5.9)		 98
(3.9)		 46
(1.8)		 1,047
(41.3)
Average rainy days 7.5 6.7 8.9 10.4 21.6 25.6 26.3 25.0 24.1 26.2 19.2 12.1 213.6
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)

Demographics

Population census of Amlan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,373—    
1918 12,525+1.26%
1939 14,904+0.83%
1948 13,342−1.22%
1960 9,399−2.88%
1970 11,547+2.08%
1975 12,457+1.53%
1980 13,638+1.83%
1990 16,145+1.70%
1995 16,573+0.49%
2000 19,227+3.24%
2007 22,173+1.99%
2010 22,206+0.05%
2015 23,624+1.19%
2020 25,513+1.63%
2024 26,566+0.98%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Amlan (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
36.00
2003
24.85
2006
25.70
2009
24.14
2012
20.31
2015
27.18
2018
12.70
2021
21.10
2023
20.77

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Tourism

Amlan is home to many natural and man-made attractions:

Dreamland Nature and Adventure Park (DNAP)
A ten-minute ride away from the highway, DNAP is divided into two parks: the Animal Kingdom that showcases a collection of wildlife and other endangered species and the Adventure Park for those wanting some adrenaline rush. Activities in the Adventure Park include aerial walk, river tubing, and soon to be opened avatar zip line, tandem zip line and giant tandem swing.
Tandayag Marine Sanctuary
Touted as one of Tanon Strait's top sanctuaries, the sanctuary has not seen yet an overcrowding of scuba divers. The fisherfolk managing the area is keen in sustaining the carrying capacity of the marine reserve.
Bio-os Takot-Diot Sanctuary
The second center piece to Amlan's sustained efforts to marine conservation, Takot Diot is just a short hop from the coastline in Bio-os.
Pasalan Fals, considered the most majestic of the many waterfalls the town has.
Amlan Pasalan Falls
The most majestic of the many falls found in Amlan, Pasalan is located in Silab Highlands. It can be accessed via all forms of vehicle but for the moment, anyone wanting to see the falls, must first secure approval from the local government for safety reasons.
Kang-Untol Falls
A prelude to its much bigger sister, Kang-Untol has a mini-lagoon for those wanting to soak in.
The aquamarine waters of the Asupri sa Maiti
Asupri sa Maiti
A sulfur lagoon up in Jantianon Highlands, Asupri has seen an increase of tourists after photos and videos the attraction were posted in social media.
Naparil and Cantalina Falls
The most accessible falls in Amlan, Naparil is a short 20-minute walk from the main road in Silab.
Lantawan Amlan
The town's highest peak at 1,101 meters above sea level.
Kang Atid
A good place to start river trekking and explore the environs along the banks of the Amlan River.
Jantianon Tri-Falls
The location may be difficult to access, but the three falls, namely, Paphaan, Divine and Paphaun, are sure to delight those weary souls wanting to get away from life's hustle and bustle.

Education

The public schools in the town of Amlan are administered by one school district under the Schools Division of Negros Oriental.

Elementary schools:

High schools:

Private schools:

References

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