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Historical Heritage

In the year 1760 or about the middle of the 18th century. Hinunangan was still a wilderness with it's virgin forests extending to the seashore.
During this period Boholano traders often dropped anchor at the mouth of the Das-ay river, and spent a few weeks in the hut which they called "Hononganan" (resting place or hut) from this the town was later named.
They gathered the rattan which was in abundance everywhere, caught fish and collected from a large area and became known locally as "Balao."
Some traders were attracted by the fertility of the soil and the potential natural wealth of the rivers and ocean.
One of these traders was named Palonoy, who with his family migrated to Hononganan and founded a Barangay near the Das-ay river, making his kaingin along the coast going north-west.
Another wave of Boholanos followed and did likewise, so Hononganan became fairly well populated within a short period of time.
One of these new immigrants was named "Kadyo" and given the nickname of "Ikid" because he could jump more than 3 ft higher than the tallest man, especially when surrounded by enemies.
In 1850 a Priest Fray Pedro came to live with these settlers, and being a Spanish Friar he had difficulty pronouncing the word Hononganan so he called it Hinunangan. In his communications to other officials of the Spanish Government he used the name Hinunangan as being the name of this place.This is the reason that Hononganan changed to become Hinunangan.

Our Future

Mayor and local government officials

Hon Atty.Romeo M Gomez Municipal Mayor

Welcoming message from Mayor Gomez

Like most of the other municipalities in the Province of Southern Leyte, Hinunangan is a land exploding with colour and contrasts and embelished with a rich historical heritage
The colours and contrasts acentuate the grandeur and majestic beauty of the naturally carved out HEART shape of Hinunangan and Hinunangan Bay.
The tapestry of lush greens, blues, yellows and white with the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean and the white coral sand of our twin Islands of Cabucan Grande and Cabucan Chico create a lasting impression upon everyone that experiences this. In addition to this are the rich tropical colours of yellow and green of Hinunangan the Rice Granary of Southern Leyte.
Hinunangan is not only rich in colours, but also rich in its adventure experiences, with mountain climbing, spelunking and rappelling in our splendid Caves and Waterfalls I would also proudly boast that Hinunangan is a place that takes pride in the fact that our people are constantly friendly and hospitable, who's main desire is to welcome and entertain our visitors.
They will welcome you with open arms and offer you some of our delicious local delicacies like Suman, Puto, Biko, Ginangay, Bibinka, Ginat-an, Nilupak, the most well known Kinilaw, Sinugba, Pijako and Utan hagnaja.
They will also tell you of all our Historical landmarks like the Moro Pirate Watch Towers and the centuries old Brick Bridge located in Barangay Salog.
As we say in visayan MABUHAY to you all . I trust you will have a wonderful experience of your visit to Hinunangan and will leave us with unforgetable memories of the many blessings we have to offer.

Municipal Officials

VICE MAYOR

Hon Atty. Esterlita Cupat Demiao

COUNCILORS

Hon. Mauro B. Tan

Hon. Glenn P. Dy

Hon. Veronico D. Adlao

Hon. Remy L. Matunog

Hon. Sergio E. Laplap

Hon. Anna F. Lim

Hon. Roel Y. Yap

Hon. Simplicio R. Elivera

Hon. A-Jonah Mae Nejudne