| Municipality of Hinobaan | |
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| Government | |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 6th District |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Income class | 2nd Class Municipality |
| Mayor | Hon. Teresa L. Bilbao |
| Official website | www.hinobaan.com |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 421.50 km² |
| Population
Total Density |
53,894 |
Hinoba-an is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is the southernmost town of the province. It is bounded on the north by Sipalay City and Candoni; on the south by Basay, Negros Oriental; on the east by the town of Ilog; and on the west by the Sulu Sea. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 53,894 people.
The total land area of Hinoba-an is 421.50 square kilometers.
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History
Formerly a part of Cauayan, Hinoba-an was inhabited by natives called "Magabat". When immigrants from Panay came and settled in the coastal areas, the settlers began to group in the area where the town is now located. Traders visited to barter products like clothing made in Miag-ao, Tigbauan and Guimbal in Iloilo.
Spanish authorities did not occupy Hinoba-an during their time in the province since the area was still a jungle. It was visited only by people from Cauayan and the neighboring towns for hunting purposes, hence no important events were recorded about the coming of the Spaniards in the town.
When the Americans landed in Negros during World War II, Hinoba-an became a historical point of entry by the US military forces. Col. Salvador Abcede, district commander of the 7th military district, established his island headquarters in this town during the Japanese occupation.
Col. Jesus Villamor, aboard submarine USS Gledgeon, landed at Ubong Point and occupied Ubong Cave as command post supply food and arms to guerillas.
After Liberation, Hinoba-an was rehabilitated by some of its pioneering residents. More settlements were established, schools were built, trails developed for the people’s convenience in going to places and in transporting their local produce to nearby towns and villages.
Tourism
Salvacion Cave along the vicinity of pebbled beaches of Brgy. Talacagay has a natural covered pools ideal for bathing.
Ubong Cave is where the late Major Jesus Villamor, hero of World War II landed bringing firearms for the Philippine guerillas aboard the US Navy Submarine Gidgeon in 1942, establishing the first radio contact with General Douglas Mc Arthur based in Australia at that time.
Happy Valley Beach Resort nestled amid the coconut plantation boasts of modern cottages with modern bathroom facilities. All amenities from furniture to bed covers are all imported. All cottages are fully air-conditioned.
Brazaville Resort offers cottages for overnight accommodations. It has a mini conference hall for small gatherings.
Eden Island Resort and Spa also offers extensive land and water sports activities, relaxing spa indulgences for couple’s therapies and even ballroom dancing lessons. After all the fun and a good night’s sleep you’ll awaken to the crashing waves of the Gulf Seas and at times, streamers of the dusk’s early light. By midmorning the tropical lush raises its curtains for the island’s pristine beaches.
Barangays
Hinoba-an is politically subdivided into 13 barangays, two of which comprise the town proper:
- Alim
- Asia
- Bacuyangan
- Barangay I (Pob.)
- Barangay II (Pob.)
- Bulwangan
- Culipapa
- Damutan
- Daug
- Po-ok
- San Rafael
- Sangke
- Talacagay
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