Amlan

Nineteenth-century chronicler Licinio Ruiz referred to a settlement called Alman, which was reportedly named after a superior variety of guava. By 1818, Spanish records indicate that the area had 640 tributes, corresponding to a population of 3,281 residents, including 155 Spanish-Filipino tribute-paying families.

The town became an independent parish separate from Tanjay in 1848. It was later renamed New Ayuquitan in 1912, before being officially renamed Amlan through Republic Act No. 435 on June 7, 1950.

The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, completed in 1853 and believed to have taken 50 years to construct, serves as the centerpiece of the town’s tourism and offers a notable example of colonial-era architecture.

Remains of watchtowers built as defenses against Moro raids can still be found in Buswang and near the mouth of the Amlan River, as well as in areas near the school building of Ayuquitan and in Barangay Calo.

Amlan is 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Dumaguete and 194 kilometres (121 mi) from Bacolod.

Barangays

Amlan is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Poverty incidence of Amlan (%)

10 20 30 40 2000
36.00 2003
24.85 2006
25.70 2009
24.14 2012
20.31 2015
27.18 2018
12.70 2021
21.10 2023
20.77

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Amlan is home to many natural and man-made attractions:

Dreamland Nature and Adventure Park (DNAP)

A ten-minute ride away from the highway, DNAP is divided into two parks: the Animal Kingdom that showcases a collection of wildlife and other endangered species and the Adventure Park for those wanting some adrenaline rush. Activities in the Adventure Park include aerial walk, river tubing, and soon to be opened avatar zip line, tandem zip line and giant tandem swing.

Tandayag Marine Sanctuary

Touted as one of Tanon Strait's top sanctuaries, the sanctuary has not seen yet an overcrowding of scuba divers. The fisherfolk managing the area is keen in sustaining the carrying capacity of the marine reserve.

Bio-os Takot-Diot Sanctuary

The second center piece to Amlan's sustained efforts to marine conservation, Takot Diot is just a short hop from the coastline in Bio-os.

Amlan Pasalan Falls

The most majestic of the many falls found in Amlan, Pasalan is located in Silab Highlands. It can be accessed via all forms of vehicle but for the moment, anyone wanting to see the falls, must first secure approval from the local government for safety reasons.

Kang-Untol Falls

A prelude to its much bigger sister, Kang-Untol has a mini-lagoon for those wanting to soak in.

Asupri sa Maiti

A sulfur lagoon up in Jantianon Highlands, Asupri has seen an increase of tourists after photos and videos the attraction were posted in social media.

Naparil and Cantalina Falls

The most accessible falls in Amlan, Naparil is a short 20-minute walk from the main road in Silab.

Lantawan Amlan

The town's highest peak at 1,101 meters above sea level.

Kang Atid

A good place to start river trekking and explore the environs along the banks of the Amlan River.

Jantianon Tri-Falls

The location may be difficult to access, but the three falls, namely, Paphaan, Divine and Paphaun, are sure to delight those weary souls wanting to get away from life's hustle and bustle.

The public schools in the town of Amlan are administered by one school district under the Schools Division of Negros Oriental.

Elementary schools:

• Amlan Central Elementary School, Nat'l Highway, Mag-abo
• Aurelio Ibero Memorial Elementary School, Jugno
• Bio-os Elementary School, Bio-os
• Cañete Elementary School, Sitio Cañete, Jantianon
• Cantalina Elementary School, Sitio Cantalina, Silab
• Jantianon Elementary School, Jantianon
• Martin Benjamin Memorial Elementary School, Tambojangin
• Panusuan Elementary School, Sitio Panusuan, Silab
• Silab Elementary School, Silab
• Tandayag Elementary School, Tandayag

High schools:

• Amlan National High School, Rizal Street, Poblacion
• Amlan NHS - Jugno, Jugno
• Jantianon National High School, Jantianon
• Silab Community High School, Silab

Private schools:

• Seaview Learning Center, Prieto Street, Mag-abo
• St. Andrews School, Nat'l Highway, Poblacion