Calinog is a 2nd class[1] municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,454 people in 9,273 households, and in the 2007 census, the population grew to 51,018.[1]
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Climate
Calinog is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. The maximum rain periods are not very heavy with a short dry season lasting from one to three months. The climate is influenced by the southeast monsoons, one of the principal air streams affecting the country. Local topography affects its exposure to prevailing winds.
Language
The languages spoken and understood by the residents are Filipino and English. The main dialects are the Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon.
Barangays
Calinog is politically subdivided into 59 barangays.[1]
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Water sources
Jalaur River is the main source of water supply most specially for irrigation purposes considering the fact that this river is one of the biggest in terms of source volume in the whole Panay Island. For Potable Water, there is one pumping station at Barangay Bo. Calinog as its main source and one back-up pumping station at Barangay Simsiman along the Jalaur River.
Radio & Television Station
- DYTL 98.7 Hot FM
- DYMI 94.7 Shine Radio
- List of Radio & Television Station in Iloilo
References
- ^ a b c Philippine Standard Geographic Code listing for Calinog - National Statistical Coordination Board
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