Ilog, officially the Municipality of Ilog, is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,855 people. Ilog is from

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Etymology

The name ''Ilog'' (or ''Ylog'', Tagalog for "river") was recommended by a Tagalog guide of the Spaniards because the place was entirely surrounded by the longest river on the whole

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, the Hilabangan River.

History

Founded by the Augustinian friars Gerónimo Marín and Francisco Bustos on May 16, 1584, it was the first capital of the historical military district/province of Negros in the late 18th century. The first inhabitants of Ilog are mostly migrants from

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island.

Geography

Barangays

Ilog is politically subdivided into 15

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Andulauan * Balicotoc * Bocana * Calubang * Canlamay * Consuelo * Dancalan * Delicioso * Galicia * Manalad * Pinggot * Barangay I (

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) * Barangay II (

) * Tabu * Vista Alegre

Tourism

The Kisi-Kisi Festival is celebrated every 25 March. “Kisi-kisi” is a Hiligaynon term for the fast movement of crustaceans such as fish, prawns, crabs and shrimps that is abundant in the municipality. The main attraction of the festival is the Kisi-Kisi streetdancing parade competition among barangays that pays tribute to its rich marine resources. The town fiesta also honors the Señor Santo Niño as their patron saint, that is why, before the dance parade a re-enactment of Sinulog is staged to show how their village was saved from the Moro pirates. Another exciting event to look forward to during the opening day of the Kisi-Kisi Festival is the "eat-all-you-can oysters" (referred by tourists as Ilog Talaba Festival) which is open to all visitors. Freshly steamed oysters are served on a long bamboo table for those who would like to savor the seafood. Kisi-Kisi was started by Councilor Mark G. Vargas to help promote Ilog's tourism. In 2018, Ilog celebrated the annual Kisi-Kisi fiesta from March 20 to 25 showcasing giant oysters including

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like fish, crabs, shrimps, and prawns. On March 23, 2024, the 18th edition of the Talaba Festival featured the famous eat-all-you-can steamed 3,000 kilograms of oysters placed on a half-kilometer-long

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table and served free to visitors and residents.

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and

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upon invitation of Mercedes Alvarez and Mayor John Paul Alvarez, also joined the residents in the annual fiesta.

Climate

Demographics

Languages

Hiligaynon is the major language of the town, with differences in tone and accent from the Hiligaynon used in

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. Cebuano is also spoken due to Ilog’s proximity to Negros Oriental. Tagalog and English are widely taught.

Religion

Majority of the people are adherents of the

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and the

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Economy

References

External links

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