“THE CRONICLES HISTORY OF KAPALONG “

SUBMITTED BY: REA JEAN C. DINOY BSBA 1-A

Name: REA JEAN C. DINOY BSBA-1
Date: MARCH 18, 2019
Professor: Sir John Cyril Pagatpat

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Municipality of Kapalong was named after the nearby tongue

"makapalong", which signifies, "can put out the flame". The Aetas and Mandaya
are the early pioneers of the woodland regions of this district. The Municipality
was initially made out of barangays Maniki, Abaca, Tibal-og, Semong, Mabantao,
Florida, Sua-on and Gupitan. The progression of time, different declarations and
distinctive pioneers caused redefinition of the regional purview of Kapalong.
From that point, fourteen (14) barangays include this region, to be specific: (1)
Maniki, (2) Pag-asa, (3) Luna, (4) Sampao, (5) Mamacao, (6) Gabuyan, (7) Semong,
(8) Katipunan, (9) Tiburcia, (10) Capungagan, (11) Mabantao, (12) Florida, (13) Sua-
on, and (14) Gupitan (being the biggest).

Kapalong is pervasively a country zone subdivided into 14 barangays that are

spread over a land territory of 83,001 hectares. The major monetary movement of
the town is farming. Exchange and trade are negligible and for the most part
moved in the town appropriate. The immense and prolific place that is known for
the territory pulled in huge banana organizations to contribute which added to its
quick improvement. The swamps are commonly used for horticultural cultivating
and planted with harvests, for example, rice, banana, corn and coconut.

Kapalong is otherwise called "The Caving Capital of Mindanao" and

"Canyonnering Capital of Davao Region". The most renowned collapse Kapalong
was the "Okbot Cave" named to recognize the presence of Dibabawon Tribe as the
early pilgrims of the spot. The cavern was named the Class 2 for the top notch
biological system inside. Additionally, the well known falls "Tugtugan Falls" is
situated in Kapalong.

Some time before Kapalong delegated second rate class region and during the time
the region renamed as a five star district in Davao area for its relentless
improvement and advancing their way of life from their precursors. In the event
that we genuinely cherished our past we will likewise harvest it with the
significance of being imagined in our people to come.
 Diego Silang St., Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte

Land area of Kapalong used for agriculture

Barangay Land Area Agricultural Area

1,027.69 960.02

Florida 1,877.52 888.06

Gabuyan 1,097.01 983.60

Gupitan 59,065.98 805.86

Katipunan 705.61 508.00

Luna 1,690.33 638.13

Mabantao 1,615.41 1,079.24

Mamacao 7,314.35 1,327.19

Maniki 1,005.48 883.94

Pag-asa 1,285.97 810.29

Sampao 1,110.91 808.18

Semong 1,700.69 1,461.97

Sua-on 2,936.27 1,660.5

Tiburcia 568.23 508.23

Total 83,001.45 13,323.21

 MUNICIPAL PROFILE

VERIABLE BACKGROUND

Kapalong turned into a customary region on August 1, 1948 by temperance of

Executive Order No. 151 issued by then President Elpidio Rivera Quirino. The
Municipality's name came after the neighborhood tongue "makapalong", which signifies,
"can put out a flame". The Aetas and Mandayas are the early pilgrims of the woods
zones of this region. Initially named a second rate class region, it has been renamed to
a top notch district with the usage of the Republic Act 7160 also called the Local
Government Code of 1991.

The Municipality was initially made out of barangays Maniki, Abaca, Tibal-og, Semong,
Mabantao, Florida, Sua-on and Gupitan. The progression of time, different
proclamations and distinctive pioneers caused redefinition of the regional purview of
Kapalong. From that point, fourteen (14) barangays include this district, in particular: (1)
Maniki, (2) Pag-asa, (3) Luna, (4) Sampao, (5) Mamacao, (6) Gabuyan, (7) Semong, (8)
Katipunan, (9) Tiburcia, (10) Capungagan, (11) Mabantao, (12) Florida, (13) Sua-on,
and (14) Gupitan (being the biggest). Kapalong falls inside the Libuganon River
watershed/catchments territory, which is one the three noteworthy watershed regions of
the area. The real waterways inside this watershed are Libuganon, Kipaliku,Gabuyan,
Semong, Daligdigan, Pipisan, Kapugui, Langitang, Maguimon,Sua-on
andKapalong.Waterways.Kapalong is commonly a rustic zone subdivided into 14
barangays that are spread over a land territory of 83,001 hectares. The major monetary
movement of the town is agribusiness. Exchange and business are negligible and
generally amassed in the town legitimate. The huge and rich place that is known for the
area pulled in enormous banana partnerships to contribute which added to its quick
advancement. The marshes are commonly used for rural cultivating and planted with
yields, for example, rice, banana, corn and coconut. The uplands and bumpy region is
commonly scantily vegetated with backwoods trees, for example, dipterocarp species.

Kapalong is a developing district with an anticipated populace of 80,628 in the year

2015 (projection dependent on 2010 NSO registration of populace) and a gauge of
16,119 family units.
GEOPHYSICAL FEATURES

The Municipality of Kapalong, is situated in the north western piece of the

Province of Davao del Norte. It lies between scopes 7˚32'34" to
8˚00'00"andlongitudes of 125˚24'34" to 125˚43'18". It is limited on the north by
the Agusan del Sur, on the east by Compostela Valley Province, on the south
by the regions of Asuncion and Sto. Tomas, while on the west by the
Municipality of Talaingod and the Province of Bukidnon. It has an absolute zone
of 83,001 hectares of grounds covering the 29.69% of the land territory of the
area which is 317, 200 hectares.

BARANGAY LAND AREA (HECTARES) % of Total Land A

CAPUNGAGAN 1,027.69 1.24%

FLORIDA 1,877.52 2.26%

GABUYAN 1,097.01 1.32%

GUPITAN 59,065.98 71.16%

705.616 0.85%

KATIPUNAN
LUNA 1,690.33 2.04%

MABANTAO 1,615.41 1.95%

MAMACAO 7,314.35 8.81%

MANIKI 1,005.48 1.21%

PAG-ASA 1,285.97 1.55%

SAMPAO 1,110.91 1.34%

SEMONG 1,700.69 2.05%

SUA-ON 2,936.27 3.54%

TIBURCIA 568.23 0.68%

TOTAL 83,001.00 100%

Source: MPDO Kapalong
MAP OF KAPALONG

Source: MPDO Kapalon

 Map of Davao del Norte

CLIMATE

Type IV climate characterized by rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout

the year. Annual rainfall ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 mm and highest precipitation
normally occurs during the month of January ranging from 200 to 400 mm.

TOPOGRAPHY

The Northern area encompasses moderate to rugged terrain with minor wide
valleys. The Southern area consists of the mountainous and lowland terrains.
Mountainous terrain exhibits moderate topography while the lowlands are flat
gently rolling topography. Highest peak of the municipality is locally known as the
Pantaron Mountain Range with an elevation of 1,460 meters.
GEOMORPHOLOGY

As mentioned earlier, the northern part of the municipality is within the Mindanao
Central Cordillera, which is characterized by a general moderate to rugged
topography and active slope processes such as erosion and landslides. Smaller
alluvial plains were also developed and generally confined along Libuganon and
Kapalong Rivers.

The southern part of the municipality belongs to the Agusan-Davao lowlands,

which could be further, subdivided into Central Mountain Range and Kapalong-
Tagum lowlands. The Central mountain Range includes Barangays Sua-on and
Gupitan Poblacion. This is characterized by moderate topography and also active
slope processes. The rest of the municipality belongs to the KapalongTagum
Lowlands, which is generally characterized by wide alluvial plains and flat to gently
sloping topography. Fluvial process such as flooding, bank erosion and deposition
is the main geomorphic process operating in this area.

In 1950 -1960 Libuganon River once became major route in transporting of

products using mechanize bangka, downstream to Pagsabangan then to Tagum.
Early settlements were established along Libuganon River and carried on until
current times. Roads and bridges were constructed as early as mid of 1960’s by
logging concessionaires, also began the massive deforestation of the once virgin
forest of Kapalong.
 POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
NO. OF DISTANCE FROM
NO. BARANGAY PUROKS POBLACION (in KM)
1 CAPUNGAGAN 14 5.2
2 FLORIDA 20 12
3 GABUYAN 17 6.2
4 GUPITAN 36 49.4
5 KATIPUNAN 12 10
6 LUNA 14 7.2
7 MABANTAO 15 8.1
8 MAMACAO 11 15.7
9 MANIKI 26 0
10 PAG-ASA 14 4.1
11 SAMPAO 16 10.6
12 SEMONG 10 10.6
13 SUA-ON 18 20
14 TIBURCIA 11 3.6
TOTAL 234
DOCUMENTATION

Canyoneering Capital of Davao Region

Explore the magnificent beauty of underground world. Get wet in the cool
and refreshing cascading waters dip, swim, crawl and climb to
KAPALONG CAVES
 Okbot Cave
It was referred andnamed
after native medicine man
named Okbot uses the
cave as his ritual site and
the shelter of his family
during calamity. It was
named after him to keep
remembrance of his kind
deeds and recognized the
existence of the
Dibabawon Tribe as the
early settlers of the place.
Classified as Class 2 (Caves with areas or portions which have hazardous
conditions and contains sensitive geological, archeological, cultural, historical
and biological values or high-quality ecosystem. It may be necessary to close
sections of this caves seasonally or permanently. It is open to experienced
cavers or guided educational tours/visits). It is located near Kapunit Cave and
Sayaw.

Tugtugan Falls
Named from the sound of
water that run through the
falls like a music or in Bisaya
term “tugtug”. It has a length
of 155 feet for rappelling
and run/walk down that you
will enjoy your whole day
activity
 THE COMPILATION OF MAYOR IN MUNICIPALITY OF KAPALONG

i. Hon. Reymundo F. Felio (1948-1951)

ii. Hon. Vicente M. Royo (1951-1959)
iii. Hon. Feliciano P. Ganade (1959-1960)
iv. Hon. Napy a. Agayan (1961-1963)
v. Hon. Porferio F. Royo (1964-1966)
vi. Alfredo A. Rada, OIC Mayor (March 1987- June 1987)
vii. Hon. Vislumino Y. Tamondong (1986-1998)
viii. Bienvenido M. Quilla, Appointed by Succession (March 1998-June 1998)
ix. Hon. Dominador P. Cruda, Sr. (1998-2007)
x. Edgardo L. Timbol (2008-2016)
xi. Hon. Maria Theresa R. Timbol (2016-presnt)
PUT OUT THE FIRE: THE BIRTH OF KAPALONG
VISION

A Municipality of excellence where people and nature prosper through diverse

economic opportunities in a socially sustainable environment.

MISSION

We are committed to provide high quality services, facilitate economic and social
development to our constituents thereby maximizing our resources as accountable
stewards of the present and future generation.