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Calatrava was named after the
city of La Mancha in Central Spain. An ancient fortress in
the middle ages, it was also given the Military Orders of
Spain, famous for its so-called Cruz de Calatrava and
considered as one of the highest decorations given by the
King of Spain. Calatrava at one point was forced to become a
barrio when the administerial form of government was
transferred to San Carlos, formerly known as "Nabingkalan"
in 1906.
The latter used to be "arrabal" or barrio of Calatrava.
Calatrava fought for its
identity and regained its township status on October 4,
1924. This was achieved through the political representation
of Cebuanos led by Alipio Villarante. When the town held its
first elections in 1932, Don Antonio Menchaca was elected as
the first municipal president.
The municipality of Calatrava
is bounded in the north by the municipality of Toboso and
the city of Sagay, in the south by the city of Sagay, in the
east by the Taņon Strait and in the west by the city of San
Carlos and the municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto.
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Municipality
Of Calatrava
