Romblon (island)
| Romblon | ||
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| Waters | Sibuyan lake | |
| Geographical location | 12 ° 32 ' N , 122 ° 18' E | |
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| length | 16.5 km | |
| width | 8.5 km | |
| surface | 83.33 km² | |
| Residents | 34,660 (May 1, 2010) 416 inhabitants / km² |
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| main place | Romblon | |
Romblon is an approximately 83 km² island in the Philippine province of the same name , on which the provincial capital Romblon is located. Of the 37,995 inhabitants of the municipality (as of May 1, 2010 census), 34,660 are on the island (the rest on the northwestern offshore islands Logbon , Alad and Cobrador ). Due to the significant marble mining on the island, it is also called "Marble Island".
geography
Romblon Island is one of the three main islands in the province of the same name. The topography of the island is characterized by flat, hilly terrain. The province of Romblon is located south of Luzon and forms the northernmost region of the Visayas . Geographically, it has been assigned to the MiMaRoPa region (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) for some time . Of the two other main islands, Tablas and Sibuyan , the latter in particular is known for its primary rainforest with many rare animal and plant species, some of which have only recently been discovered. In addition to the three main islands, there are 20 smaller islands, around half of which are inhabited.
Climate / water temperature
Romblon has a warm tropical climate. Temperatures do not drop below 20 ° C all year round and are usually around 27 to 30 ° C during the day. The time from November to May is mostly dry, from June to October it is changeable with sometimes long periods of rain and occasionally typhoons roam the country. However, due to its central location, Romblon is often spared. The best time to travel to Romblon is from November to May (high season). A trip to the Philippines can also be worthwhile in the off-season (June – October). But then you should be prepared for frequent rains. The water temperature is usually 26 to 30 ° C.
Spanish colonial rule
The Romblon province was initially called "Lomlon". This meant the hatching of the eggs by a chicken. The name is said to have originated because a Spanish soldier, who is said to have asked the islanders for the name of the island, accidentally pointed in the direction of a chicken that was just brooding. In response, he is said to have received “Nagalumyom”, which was subsequently changed to “Lomlom”, then to “Donblon” and finally to “Romblon” by the Spaniards. So the name is based on a misunderstanding. The Spanish conquerors built the Fuerza de San Andres in the early 17th century. They made Romblon a politico-military district in 1853 and divided the sub-province of Capiz , which became an independent province in 1917. On October 1, 1946, Romblon was converted to a special province with four parishes. These were Tablas, Romblon, Sibuyan and Maghali. On January 1, 1947, the regular provincial status was restored. The original inhabitants of Romblon were Negritos from Panay and Mangyan tribes of Mindoro Island . Ancient hanging coffins and artifacts from local people have been found in caves on Banton Island. This indicates a well developed ancient civilization and culture.
languages
There are three different languages in the Romblon Province: Romblomanon, Asi and Onhan. In addition, depending on the situation, Hiligaynon , Tagalog , Visayan and English are also spoken.
religion
75%, i.e. the majority of Romblons, belong to the Roman Catholic Church, 25% of the population belong to the Independent Church of the Philippines, the Iglesia ni Cristo, the Church of the Last Seven Days ( Adventists ), the Baptists , the Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines as well as other Christian schools.
kitchen
With its Chinese, Malay and Spanish influences, Filipino cuisine is a mixture of Orient and Occident . A typical main meal consists of rice with fish, seafood, chicken or pork. Popular additions are sour soups (sinigang) and vegetables prepared with garlic, coconut vinegar and soy sauce . Filipinos typically eat three larger meals a day. Light snacks, the so-called meriendas, are consumed between meals. When guests stay to eat, they get the seat closest to the head of the family. Guests are always served first and none of the others present begin to eat until the guest has taken a bite or two. As a sign that you are full, you leave a small residue on the plate.
economy
Most of the people on the island earn their living from quarrying and processing marble, but there are also some farmers on the island. Among other things, rice, coconut and tropical fruits are grown.
Individual evidence
- ^ Britannica: Romblon , accessed October 18, 2014
- ↑ Roland Hanewald on impulse.org.sg: Die Marmor-Insel , accessed on October 18, 2014