Jalajala

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'''Jalajala''' ({{IPA|tl|hälɐ̞ˈhalɐ (-ˈhala)|[}}; also spelled as '''Jala-jala'''), officially the '''Municipality of Jalajala''' ({{langx|tl|Bayan ng Jalajala}}), is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}

==Etymology== What is now the town's Barangay Punta was the seat of an earlier settlement later known as Halaán. During the summer from April to May, the shores of Laguna de Bay along Punta would be filled with small shellfish locally known as ''halaán''.

As is typical with many modern Philippine toponyms, the town's name supposedly resulted from miscommunication between early Spanish visitors and natives. The Spaniards enquired of some natives along the shoreline, "''¿Como se llama este sitio?''" ("What is the name of this place?") to which the latter replied, "''halaán pò,''" thinking that the foreigners referred to the shells. The Spaniards accepted the response as the name of the place, and began calling it ''halaán'', later corrupting it into ''Chimae'' then into ''Jalajala''.

Another folk etymology is that Jalajala stems from an endemic breed of boar called ''berk jala'', which is abundant in the wilds around the town and is depicted on its seal. As with the other story, a Spaniard asked the Tagalog-speaking natives the place's name, and the locals' interjection of "''hala-hala''” (possibly a hunting chant) was taken by the Spaniards to be their answer.

==History== In 1610, it became part of Villa de Pila, an encomienda in La Laguna where locals were encouraged to raise livestock. On September 7, 1676, Jalajala was separated from Villa de Pila for civil and ecclesiastical administration. A bamboo church was built in 1678, followed by a stone church in 1733. The first map of Jalajala was drawn by Engineer Feliciano Marquez in 1767, titled “Islas de Jalajala.”

In 1786, Jalajala, initially a barrio, separated from Pililla to become an independent town, with the help of Don Julio Dollar. However, it was reverted to a barrio of Pililla in 1816. According to a Spanish historian, the development of Jalajala as a pueblo or town began as early as 1823.

The area became part of the ''Distrito delos Montes de San Mateo'' (later District of Morong) in 1853 and later Rizal in 1901. On October 12, 1903, it was returned to Pililla once again by virtue of Act No. 942.<ref>{{cite PH act|chamber=Act|url=https://lawyerly.ph/laws/view/l89ad|number=942|date=October 12, 1903|accessdate=June 19, 2022|title=An Act Reducing the Thirty-Two Municipalities of the Province of Rizal to Fifteen|publisher=Lawyerly}}</ref> Jalajala was re-established as a chartered municipality on March 27, 1907, by virtue of Act No. 1720.<ref>{{cite PH act|chamber=Act|number=1720|url=https://lawyerly.ph/laws/view/l40d2|date=September 20, 1907|accessdate=September 22, 2024|title=An Act Increasing the Number of Municipalities in the Province of Rizal to Twenty, by Separating From the Present Municipality of Pililla the Former Municipality of Jalajala and Giving the Latter the Same Territory Which It Comprised Prior to the Passage of Act Numbered Nine Hundred and Forty-two|publisher=Lawyerly}}</ref> Simeon Perez was elected as its first municipal president following the November 1907 election. It was auctioned in 1920 due to unpaid taxes, becoming the first Filipino-owned town.

From 1942 to 1945, during World War II, Jalajala was occupied by Japanese forces, and local guerrilla groups resisted occupation. The town was liberated in 1945. In 1979, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported infrastructure development, fostering growth in transportation, education, and agriculture.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204183935/https://jalajala.gov.ph/history/|url=https://jalajala.gov.ph/history/|accessdate=September 22, 2024|archive-date=December 4, 2023|website=Jalajala Municipal Government|title=History}}</ref>

==Geography== thumb|Aerial view of Jalajala Jalajala is on a peninsula located {{convert|75|km|sp=us}} southeast of Manila in the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines, Laguna de Bay. It lies on the eastern part of the Rizal Province and has a land area of {{convert|4,930|ha}} representing 3.77% of the total land area of the province. Jalajala's political boundary on the north is the Panguil River, wherein it shares the boundary with the town of Pakil in Laguna. On its southern, eastern, and western boundaries lies Laguna de Bay.

Mount Sembrano forms the boundary of Jalajala and Pililla.

===Barangays=== thumb|center|536x536px|Jala-jala, Rizal political map (subject to correction) Jalajala is politically subdivided into 11 barangays (three urban, eight rural), as indicated in the matrix below and the image herein.{{PSGC detail|area}} Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

* Bagumbong * Bayugo * Second District (Poblacion) * Third District (Poblacion) * Lubo * Pagkalinawan * Palaypalay * Punta * Sipsipin * First (Special) District (Poblacion) * Paalaman

Bayugo, Palay-Palay, and Sipsipin were elevated to barrios in 1956.<ref>{{cite PH act|chamber=RA|number=1512|url=http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1512.html|title=An Act Converting the Sitios of Bayugo, Palay-palay, and Sipsipin, Municipality of Jalajala, Province of Rizal, into Barrios of Said Municipality|publisher=LawPH.com|access-date=April 12, 2011|date=June 16, 1956}}</ref>

===Climate=== {{Weather box | location = Jalajala, Rizal | width = auto | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 26 | Jan low C = 22 | Feb high C = 27 | Feb low C = 22 | Mar high C = 29 | Mar low C = 22 | Apr high C = 31 | Apr low C = 23 | May high C = 31 | May low C = 24 | Jun high C = 30 | Jun low C = 25 | Jul high C = 29 | Jul low C = 24 | Aug high C = 29 | Aug low C = 24 | Sep high C = 29 | Sep low C = 24 | Oct high C = 29 | Oct low C = 24 | Nov high C = 28 | Nov low C = 24 | Dec high C = 26 | Dec low C = 23 | Jan precipitation mm = 58 | Feb precipitation mm = 41 | Mar precipitation mm = 32 | Apr precipitation mm = 29 | May precipitation mm = 91 | Jun precipitation mm = 143 | Jul precipitation mm = 181 | Aug precipitation mm = 162 | Sep precipitation mm = 172 | Oct precipitation mm = 164 | Nov precipitation mm = 113 | Dec precipitation mm = 121 | Jan rain days = 13.4 | Feb rain days = 9.3 | Mar rain days = 9.1 | Apr rain days = 9.8 | May rain days = 19.1 | Jun rain days = 22.9 | Jul rain days = 26.6 | Aug rain days = 24.9 | Sep rain days = 25.0 | Oct rain days = 21.4 | Nov rain days = 16.5 | Dec rain days = 16.5 | source 1 = | date = 11 May 2020 | source = Meteoblue<ref name="met_norms"> {{cite web | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/jalajala_philippines_1710357 | title = Jalajala: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | access-date = 11 May 2020 }}</ref> | Apr mean C = 27 | Aug mean C = 26.5 | Jan mean C = 24 | Feb mean C = 24.5 | Mar mean C = 26.5 | May mean C = 27.5 | Jun mean C = 27.5 | July mean C = | Sep mean C = 26.5 | Oct mean C = 26.5 | Nov mean C = 26 | Dec mean C = 24.5 | Jul mean C = 26.5 }}

==Demographics== {{Philippine Census | align= none | title= Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}} | 1903 = {{PH census population|1903}} | 1918 = {{PH census population|1918}} | 1939 = {{PH census population|1939}} | 1948 = {{PH census population|1948}} | 1960 = {{PH census population|1960}} | 1970 = {{PH census population|1970}} | 1975 = {{PH census population|1975}} | 1980 = {{PH census population|1980}} | 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}} | 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}} | 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}} | 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}} | 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}} | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}} | 2030 = | footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} }}

In the 2024 census, the population of Jala-jala was 34,901 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|34,901/44.12|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or|sp=us}}.

== Economy == thumb|Jalajala Public Market {{PH poverty incidence}}

== Government ==

===Local government=== {{main|Sangguniang Bayan}} The municipality is governed by a municipal mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

===Elected officials=== List of current government officials from June 30, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Certificate of Canvass - Jalajala, Rizal |url=https://2025electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/coc-result |publisher=COMELEC |access-date=August 19, 2025}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |+ Members of the Municipal Council<br />(2025–2028) !Title !Name |- |Mayor | Jarry V. Añago |- |Vice Mayor | Ramil D. Escarmosa |- | rowspan="8" |Councilor | Charlott C. Angeles |- | Bhonard Jay H. Bonita |- | Randy B. Delos Santos |- | Racky B. Dumandan |- | Manolito M. Estrella |- | Joselito A. Pillas |- | Clemente P. Rellon |- | Narciso S. Villaran |- |ABC / LNB President | |- |SK President | |}

=== List of mayors ===

{| class="wikitable" width=50% |- !width=5%| No.<ref>{{cite web |title=FORMER MAYORS |url=https://jalajala.gov.ph/former-mayors/ |website=jalajala.gov.ph |access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref> !!Mayor !! Term !!colspan=2| Party |- |align=center|1|| Maximo Bellin ||align=center| 1945 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|2|| Carlos dela Vega ||align=center| 1945–1951 || {{party name with colour|Liberal Party (Philippines)}} |- |align=center|3|| Juan delos Santos ||align=center| 1952–1963 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|4|| Agaton Gellido ||align=center| 1964–1967 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|5|| Juan Vidallo ||align=center| 1968–1971 || {{party name with colour|Liberal Party (Philippines)}} |- |align=center|6|| Alejandro Gellido ||align=center| 1972–1973 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|7|| Arsenio Pillas ||align=center| 1973–1980 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|8|| Voltaire B. Gellido ||align=center| 1980–1986 || {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}} |- |align=center|9|| Alejandro Perez Jr. ||align=center| 1986–1987 || {{party name with colour|Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino}} |- |align=center|10|| Avelino Salgatar ||align=center| 1987–1988 || {{party name with colour|Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino}} |- |align=center|(9)|| Alejandro Perez Jr. ||align=center| 1988–1992 || {{party name with colour|Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino}} |- |align=center|11|| Walfredo M. dela Vega ||align=center| 1992–1995 || {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}} |- |align=center|12|| Jose B. delos Santos ||align=center| 1995–2004 || {{party name with colour|Lakas–CMD (1991)}} |- |align=center|13|| Elionor I. Pillas ||align=center| 2004–2013 || {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}} |- |align=center|14|| Narciso S. Villaran ||align=center| 2013–2016 || {{party name with colour|United Nationalist Alliance}} |- |align=center|(13)|| Elionor I. Pillas ||align=center| 2016–2019 || {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}} |- |align=center|15|| Elmer C. Pillas ||align=center| 2019–2025 || {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}} |- |align=center|16|| Jarry V. Añago ||align=center| 2025–present || {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}} |- |}

==Education== The Jalajala Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=October 17, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}</ref>

===Primary and elementary schools=== {{Div col|colwidth=20em}} * Bagumbong Elementary School * Bayugo Elementary School * Glorious Hope Christian School * Greenfield Montessori School * Jalajala Christian Academy * Jalajala Elementary School * Jiane Therese International School * John Paul Integrated Montessori School * Lovebell Christian School * Lubo ES * Our Lady of Mulawin School * Pagkalinawan ES * Palaypalay Elementary School * Punta Elementary School * Sipsipin Elementary School * St. Michael Parochial School {{Div col end}}

===Secondary schools=== {{Div col|colwidth=20em}} * Bagumbong National High School * Bayugo National High School * Jalajala National High School {{Div col end}}

===Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Academy=== In July 2024, Hidilyn Diaz inaugurated her weightlifting academy in Jalajala, including the academy's training programs and the HDWLA Outreach Program.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Navarro |first1= June|title=On anniversary of Olympic gold, Hidilyn Diaz inaugurates weightlifting academy|url= https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/27/hidilyn-diaz-inaugurates-weightlifting-academy-1354|access-date=July 28, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> The {{convert|108|sqm|adj=on|sp=us}} single-storey training facility is built upon her {{convert|7000|sqm|adj=on|sp=us}} lot in Sitio Manggahan, Barangay Second District. It is equipped with four platforms.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo proves she is more than an inspirational figure as she breaks ground on 'factory' of champs|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/537598/hidilyn-diaz-naranjo-proves-she-is-more-than-an-inspirational-figure-as-she-breaks-ground-on-factory-of-champs |accessdate=July 28, 2024 |publisher= Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=November 7, 2023}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category}} *[https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r04a/rizal/jalajala.html Jalajala Profile at PhilAtlas.com] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203655/http://www.jalajala.gov.ph/ Jalajala official website] *[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/ Philippine Census Information] *[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=6&frmIdProvince=38&frmIdLgu=841 Local Governance Performance Management System] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063645/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=6&frmIdProvince=38&frmIdLgu=841 |date=2016-03-04 }} {{Jalajala}} {{Geographic location | Centre = Jalajala | North = Pililla | Northeast = Pakil, Laguna | East = ''Laguna de Bay'' | South = ''Laguna de Bay'' | West = ''Laguna de Bay'' }} {{Rizal}} {{Authority control}}

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