22-538: Ivatan may refer to: Ivatan people Ivatan language Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ivatan . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ivatan&oldid=980802520 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
44-744: Is celebrated in Batanes as its founding day. In 1990, the population of the Ivatans was 15,026, an increase of 24% over the 1980 population of 12,091. These were distributed to the six municipalities, with 38% residing in Basco , 23% in Itbayat , 12% in Sabtang , 11% in Mahatao and 8% for Uyugan , and Ivana . In the 2000 census, 15,834 Ivatans were among the 16,421 population in Batanes. Ivatans can be found in almost every part of
66-565: Is characterized by plain red-slipped pottery. Phase 4 (c. 1200 CE onwards), is characterized by imported pottery, indicating trade contacts with the Song and Yuan dynasties of China . On June 26, 1783, Batanes was incorporated into the Spanish East Indies . In 1786, Ivatans were forced to resettle in the lowlands of Batanes. The Ivatans lived under Spanish rule for 115 years and gained their independence on September 18, 1898. However, June 6
88-567: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Language and nationality disambiguation pages Ivatan people The Ivatan people are an Austronesian ethnolinguistic group native to the Batanes and Babuyan Islands of the northernmost Philippines . They are genetically closely related to other ethnic groups in Northern Luzon , but also share close linguistic and cultural affinities to
110-513: Is one of the landmarks. The town is named after Capitán General José Basco , who led the pacification and conquest of the islands during his term as governor-general. The municipality has a land area of 49.46 square kilometres (19.10 sq mi) constituting 22.58% of the 219.01-square-kilometre- (84.56 sq mi) total area of Batanes. Basco is politically subdivided into 6 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . The sitio of Diptan
132-774: Is served by PAL Express at present. The other airlines previously operating at Basco Airport have stopped their operations after the COVID 19 pandemic, except for SkyPasada via Tuguegarao Airport in Cagayan. These airlines are the only two airlines available for air travel as of 2024. Planes from Basco Airport are bound to only three places: (1) to Manila, served by PAL Express; (2) to Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, served by SkyPasada; and (3) to Itbayat Island, an island municipality of Batanes Province. Mobile and internet services are primarily provided by telecom companies such as Smart Communications and Globe Telecom . The Schools Division of Batanes governs
154-510: Is sung during work. The Ivatan have legends that are called kabbata . They have the rawod , chants that chronicle the adventures of the Ivatan's forefathers as they escape a disaster. Basco, Batanes Basco , officially the Municipality of Basco ( Ivatan : Kavahayan nu Basco ; Ilocano : Ili ti Basco ; Tagalog : Bayan ng Basco ), is a 5th class municipality and capital of
176-672: The Tao people of Orchid Island in Taiwan . The culture of the Ivatans is partly influenced by the environmental condition of Batanes. Unlike the old-type nipa huts common in the Philippines, Ivatans have adopted their now-famous stone houses made of coral and limestone , designed to protect against the hostile climate. A 2011 genetic study has concluded that it is likely that the Batanes Islands were initially only used as "stepping stones" during
198-484: The lone congressional district of the province of Batanes, is governed by a 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. Basco is accessible by air from Manila via Basco Airport. It
220-468: The province of Batanes , Philippines . In the 2020 census, it had a population of 9,517 people. Basco is the most populous town in Batanes and it is located on Batan Island , the second largest among the Batanes Islands , the northernmost islands of the Philippines. The town has a domestic airport, Basco Airport , serving flights from Manila , Tuguegarao , and Itbayat . The Basco Lighthouse
242-566: The Cebuano-speaking majority, with Cebuano is their main language with varying fluency in their ancestors' native language or none at all. Today, most Ivatans are Catholics , like the rest of the country, although some have not converted and practice ancestral worship to their anitos . However, there are growing Protestant denominations especially in Basco, the capital town of Batanes. The Ivatan's culture has been largely influenced by
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#1732845205610264-477: The Ivatan for the construction of their now-famous stone houses. Meter-thick limestone walls, are designed to protect against the harsh Batanes environment, which is known as a terminal passage of typhoons in the Philippines. The basic cogon grass is still preserved as roofs of their houses, thickly constructed to withstand strong winds. These houses are comparable to the white houses in New Zealand, Ireland, and
286-764: The Ivatan has two dialects including Basco , the Itbayáten , and possibly Yami. The Ivatans widely speak and understand the Ilocano ( lingua franca of northern Luzon), Tagalog, and English languages. Ivatan residents of Mindanao and their descendants are also fluent speakers of Cebuano (majority language of large parts of Mindanao), Hiligaynon (main lingua franca of Soccsksargen ) and various indigenous Mindanaoan languages in addition to their native language. However, Ivatan language has been endangered especially among newer generation of Ivatans born in Mindanao due to assimilation to
308-590: The Scottish Highlands. Pre-colonial Ivatans also constructed fortified hills protected by sheer embankments known as ijang (or idjang). One of the endemic clothing of the Ivatans is the vakul . A vakul is a headgear designed to protect the wearer from sun and rain. It is made from vuyavuy palm fiber. The Ivatans have three folk song styles: the laji , the kanta, and the kalusan . The laji are ancient lyrical songs that are supposed to be sung when they are merry or just finished work. The kalusan
330-450: The behavior of animals, sky color, wind, and clouds to predict the weather. Ivatans usually gather their animals and stay in their houses when they see that the cows take shelter from the payaman (communal pasture) and birds taking refuge in houses or in the ground. A pink sky with an orange hue also heralds a storm. The sea is vital to the Ivatan's way of life. They depend on the flying fish (dibang) and dolphinfish (arayu) present on
352-460: The climate of Batanes. Due to severe climatic disruptions to their agriculture, Ivatans have developed numerous successful strategies to protect their food supply and way of life. Traditionally, because of frequent typhoons and drought, they plant root crops able to cope with the environment. These crops include yam, sweet potato, taro, garlic, ginger, and onion, as they ensure higher chances of survival during awry climate conditions. The Ivatan study
374-564: The country as a minority, especially in Metro Manila , nearby Cagayan Valley (most specifically Cagayan ), Cordillera Administrative Region , Central Luzon , Metro Manila , Calabarzon , Palawan and Mindanao particularly in Bukidnon , Lanao del Sur and Cotabato . The mother tongue of the Ivatans is the Chirin nu Ibatan but is commonly known as Ivatan . A distinct Austronesian language ,
396-603: The early stages of the maritime Austronesian expansion from Taiwan into the Philippine Islands (c. 3000 BCE). It was later re-colonized by Austronesians from northern Luzon at around 1200 BCE, which became the ancestors of the Ivatan people. Archaeological excavations also reveal that the islands were part of the extensive trade in jade artifacts ( lingling-o ), a network that extended to Taiwan , Vietnam , Palawan , Luzon , and northern Borneo . The Ivatan also maintained close trade relationships and intermarried with
418-626: The neighboring Tao people of Orchid Island in Taiwan. The archaeological assemblages of Batanes can be divided into four distinct phases, with minor variation between islands. Phase 1 (2500 to 1000 BCE), is characterized by red-slipped and fine cord-marked pottery similar to the pottery assemblages of prehistoric Taiwan. Phase 2 (1300 BCE to 1 CE), is characterized by circle-stamped and red-slipped pottery that later also developed rectangular and "fishnet" designs. Phase 2 also features Fengtian nephrite sourced from Taiwan. Phase 3 (500 BC/1 CE to 1200 CE),
440-449: The shores of Batanes in the months of March through May. They have a native delicacy called uvod (the pith of the banana stalk) which is served with the wine palek , on festive occasions such as weddings. Before Spaniards arrived in the Philippines, Ivatans built their houses from cogon grass . These homes were small, well-situated, and designed to protect against strong winds. The Spaniards introduced large-scale production of lime to
462-449: The winter months due to its northerly location. Unlike these two cities whose hottest months are April and May, Basco has its warmest temperature during the months of June and July, similar to Taiwan. In the 2020 census, Basco had a population of 9,517. The population density was 190 inhabitants per square kilometre (490/sq mi). Poverty incidence of Basco Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Basco, belonging to
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#1732845205610484-408: Was converted into a barrio , known as San Antonio, in 1955. Also in the same year, the sitio s of Coral, Hago, Tuva, Diojango, Canalaan, Honaan and Dimnalamay were converted into the barrio of San Joaquin. Basco has a tropical monsoon climate ( Köppen climate classification Am ). Compared to cities down south such as Laoag or Manila , it has a slightly cooler temperatures especially during
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