Jalaud Norte inspired from the River of Jalaur

Before, Jalaud is the official name of our barangay which was taken from the river name. But due to the increasing population and wide location, Jalaud was divided into two, the Jalaud Norte and Jalaud Sur. Economy wise, Jalaud Norte having a strategic location is more progressive of the two. We are thankful not only because of our current name but our progress is brought by this majestic and famous river of Panay - the JALAUR RIVER.

Jalaur River is the second largest river in island of Panay and the 17th largest river system in the Philippines in terms of drainage basin size. It has and estimated drainage area of 1,503 square kilometers and travels 123 kilometers from its source to its mouth in the Guimaras Strait. The river has an annual average discharge of 40.29 m³/second.

Records show that Jalaur drains the eastern portion of Panay and traverses through Passi City, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Pototan, Dingle, Duenas and Calinog.

Jalaur River is used in irrigating 15,519 hectares in the province of Iloilo through the Jalaur River Irrigation System. The Metro Iloilo Water District Services, the potable water provider for Iloilo City also source out some of their water requirement from the river. The river is of great economic importance to the province of Iloilo. It provides irrigation to farmlands in the province as well as providing a source of potable water for its inhabitants.

Kadamo guid sang plano para mapatin-ad ang suba sng Jalaur. Tani ini nga mga proyekto makit-an kag mapulsan naton tanan indi lang sa isa kundi sng kadam-an. Dapat man naton amligan ang dunang manga nga ara sa aton.

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