Iloilo: Municipality of Dingle

Dingle is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 38,311 people in 7,529 households. Out of the 33 barangays, Barangay Moroboro, site of Moroboro Spring Resort, Barangays Lincud, Camambugan., Caguyuman and Tulatula-an were recommended as the TOURISM areas.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Dingle is located 36 kilometers away from the city of Iloilo. It is bounded on the North-east by the town of Anilao and on the South-east by the towns of Pototan and Barotac Nuevo; on the Northwest by the town of San Enrique and on the Southwest by the town of Dueñas.

LAND AREA

Dingle has a total land area of 101.51 sq. km.. The whole land area is divided into two (2) parts by the existing Jalaur River. The northeastern part is composed of 15 barangays containing an area of 5,879 hectares, and the other part from Southwest to South-east is composed of 18 barangays having an area of 4,272 hectares, including the Poblacion.

INTERESTING PLACES / EVENTS

Cultural Attractions

Dingle Catholic Church – Built in1886, this church of Baroquial style is made of limestone from Bulabog Mountain, painstakingly carried by the early parishioners through narrow, steep and dangerous trails to the present site. The Dingle Catholic Church remains a landmark of Dingle and a symbol of human ingenuity.

Town Plaza

Museo de Dingle

Natural attractions

Natural formations, which are wonders to themselves, are located in different barangays not far from the Poblacion. They too have names after the legends connected with each of them: Nabaliskad, Ganga, Pulucan, Linuksohan sang Usa, Sig-ang, Baboy-baboy, Tina, Buyongan, Tinobhan sang Man-og, Pakpak sang Banog , Nimatay and Sampaobato.

Caves are another attraction. For those who love to explore nature they are: Guiso Cave, Mistranza Cave, Luñgib Cave, Lapus-lapus Cave, Hapo-hapo Cave, Maarhong Cave, Ticondal Cave, San Roque Cave, Nautod and Linganero Cave. These wonders can be reached only on foot, however, the hike is a fun part of it.

In the heart and fringes of Bulabog-Puti-an Mountain, nestled are the springs with their cool, fresh, clear and root-scented water. Two of these springs have become the sources of the Dingle – Pototan Water District: Morobo and Moroboro Springs. The latter has become one of the most sought for beauty spots in Iloilo besides the Jalaur river.

Special Interests

Mountain Climbing and Spelunking
Mountain Climbing – those who live on mountaineering can exhilarate and satisfy their cravings at the conquest at Mt. Mañaquia. One has a good view of the town center at the mountains peak during the day and its romantic aura at night.

Lake Bito – for those who love hiking. A limestone cottage built from limestone slabs from the slopes of Bulabog mountain presents an inviting view.

Man-Made Attractions

Hanging Bridge
Moroboro Swimming Pool

Dingle Parish church
Jala-ur Irrigation Dam

Camp Hernandez
Camp Pasica
Cry of Lincud Market
Moroboro Springs Resort - with a dancing pavillon, six cottages and a shower room.

HYDROLOGY

The Municipality of Dingle is traversed by a river and 7 creeks. The river is the Jalaur River from the mountain of Calinog.

Natural spring and ground water are common source of potable water. These natural springs are abundant in Brgys. Moroboro, Lincud, Tulatula-an, Caguyuman, Nazuni and Camambugan.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Agriculture: Agricultural production such as rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables and other highly valued crops.