Daraga, Albay

Daraga is a town in the province of Albay in the Philippines, where many wealthy families are located. The population in 2000 was, according to the Federal Statistics Office of the Philippines ( National Statistics Office ) approximately 128 423 inhabitants. The word " Daraga " means " Unmarried Young Woman " and is derived according to legend, from the name of a tree which grew only on a special hill and in the now, built in 1773 Baroque church of " Our Lady of the Gate Parish " is. The municipality of Daraga is also known as the "City of Smiles".

History

The word Daraga ( with accent on the last syllable) refers, according to legend, on a kind of tree which grew especially on the top of a hill in abundance, where today the famous baroque church of " Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church " stands. During the 12th century, most of the migrants are traders and settlers. When the Spaniards arrived in the village village under the direction of Juan de Salcedo, they called it Budiao, later Cagsawa. In 1587, the evangelization of the site and improvements made by the Franciscan missionaries were undertaken. In 1595 Cagsawa was raised to the category of a " visita " and was connected to the city Camalig. Fr Alfonso de Jadraque was the first pastor of Cagsawa. On 12 June 1872, took the Spanish Governor General Simon de Anda Cagsawa, and gave the settlement the name Salcedo which was later renamed Daraga. In 1815, a government was organized for the city and proclaimed the first official captain named Venancio Espiritu Salomon. Under the Becerra Law of 1892, Daraga became a district of Legazpi City. In 1922, Daraga regained her autonomy which has been set back by a Filipino People's Assembly on 15 December 1948 the Republic Act 306 in strength.

Daraga was reinstated as a district of Legazpi City. On June 8, 1954 Daraga was amended by Republic Act No.. 993 a church. In 1959 the name was changed to Locsin Daraga. On June 17, 1967 under Republic Act 4994, the name Daraga was reintroduced. Daraga developed under the Mayor Hon Viciente Jaucian from the third class municipality to a first class municipality and now served as a gateway for travelers from the Visayas region to Manila and vice versa.

Homeless and hundreds of people were killed. The natural disaster was the most devastating disaster since the eruption of Mayon volcano in 1814 in which more than 1,000 people died.

Geographical Location

The municipality of Daraga is located in the southwestern part of the province of Albay. The coordinates are between 123o and 124o longitude and between 13o and 14o latitude. It is bounded on the north by Legazpi City, on the south by the province of Sorsogon and the municipality of Pilar, in the East of Legazpi City and to the west by the municipalities and Camalig and Jovellar. Daraga has a total area of ​​118.9 square kilometers. This corresponds to 4.70% of the total area of the province of Albay.

The municipality of Daraga is located at the intersection of the Manila South Road and the National Road and crossing the Poblacion Legazpi City to Tiwi to the east coast of the province of Albay. His distances are about 181 kilometers from the municipality of Daet Camarines in the province, 83 kilometers from Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur, 7 kilometers from Legazpi City in Albay province, 27 kilometers from the municipality of Tabaco in Albay province and 55 kilometers from the community Sorsogon province. The special attraction is the panoramic view of the Mayon volcano from the hill where now the Baroque church of " Our Lady of the Gate Parish " is.

Demography

The statistical population of 128 423 ( NSO: 2000 ) are distributed in urban and rural barangays. The urban population is 48.54 %, while the rural population forms the remaining 51.45%. The population density is 5,659 persons / km ²., The growth rate is 1.3 %.

Climate

The municipality of Daraga has a subtropical climate of the dry months from April to July and a very pronounced rainfall from October to January. Prevailing wind direction is from the northeast to the southwest.

City Festivals / Fiesta

Daragang Magayon Festival - Legend has it that the huge volcano Mt Mayon grew out of a love story. The main character, Daragang Magayon was known for her beauty, so that people courted her. Daragang Magayon left traces of their roots in the city, which was now called Daraga ( " Young unmarried girl "). In her honor, the Daragang Magayon Festival was launched. The Daragang Magayon Festival is not only based on a legend. It is both a historical and a religious celebration of the saints, which is in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Porteria, the patron saint of the city, celebrated.

  • 4th - 30th April: Magayon Festival
  • MAY 3: Santacruzan
  • September 7: City Festival

Municipalities / barangays

Daraga is politically subdivided into 54 barangays.

  • Alobo
  • Anislag
  • Bagumbayan
  • Balinad
  • Bañadero
  • Banag
  • Bascaran
  • BIGAO
  • Binitayan
  • Bongalon
  • Budiao
  • Burgos
  • Busay
  • Cullat
  • Canaron
  • Dela Paz
  • Dinoronan
  • Gabawan
  • Gapo
  • Ibaugan
  • Ilawod Area Pob. ( Dist.2 )
  • Inarado
  • Kidaco
  • Kilicao
  • Kimantong
  • Kinawitan
  • Kiwalo
  • Lacag
  • Mabini
  • Malabog
  • Malobago
  • Maopi
  • Market Area Pob. ( Dist. 1)
  • Maroroy
  • Matnog
  • Mayon
  • Mi- isi
  • Nabasan
  • Namantao
  • Pandan
  • Penafrancia
  • Sagpon
  • Salvacion
  • San Rafael
  • San Ramon
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente Grande
  • San Vicente Pequeño
  • Sipi
  • Tabon Tabon -
  • Tagas
  • Talahib
  • Villahermosa

Policy

  • 4x Mayor Hon Viciente Jaucian (deceased)
  • Mayor (2007-2010): Hon Cicero Triunfante
  • Current mayor (since 2010) is Hon Gerry Rodrigueza Jaucian (son of the former 4x chosen mayor ), who is competing for the 3rd time the office as mayor of the city and from one of the most popular and influential family ( Jaucian communities ) in the province of Albay originates.

Economy

Up to the present Daraga has retained its title as the most advanced city not only in the province of Albay, but in the entire Bicol Region. Daraga will be the site of the future Bicol International Airport.

All the major national banks are represented in existing Daraga City:

  • Allied Bank
  • Metrobank
  • Banco de Oro
  • PNB Bank ( Philippine National Bank)
  • BPI (Bank of the Philippine Iceland )
  • Western Union

Daraga has about 927 registered businesses (2008). Of these 32 banks and financial institutions, 84 import & export company, 518 retailers, 252 service shops, offices and 40 real estate companies.

Languages

Daragueño, Bicol, Tagalog, English

Train

Almost every barangay has one public and one private primary school, with the exception of Barangay Ilawod, Kimantong, San Roque, Sipi, Mayon and Pandan.

Daraga Community College, Concepcion College of Albay (ICCA ), Bicol University Daraga Campus, College of Business Economics and Management ( CBEM ), College of Social Sciences and Philosophy ( CSSP )

Hospitals

In the urban area specialized and tertiary care are offered.

  • Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital in Barangay Sagpon
  • Ludovice General Hospital in Barangay San Roque
  • Over 21 clinics in Brgy. Banag, Sagpon, Market site, and Ilawod.

Transport and Traffic

The municipality of Daraga has a road network of a total of 129.01 kilometers. These so-called Roads are katagolisiert as National Roads, highways or municipal roads and barangay either. The barangay roads comprise the bulk of the road network of the community. About 24.97% are concrete paved, while the remaining 75.03 % are provided in asphalt, gravel or earth. There are about 25 bridges in the community.

The Philippine National Railways ( Railway ) runs through the municipality of Daraga regularly on his way to Legazpi City or Manila. There is a railway station on the marketplace. Bus and jeepney terminals and parking is available in the barangays Ilawod, Market Area, Sipi and Banag.

Tourism

The municipality of Daraga has existing and potential tourist attractions. Its existing tourist attractions are the ruins of Cagsawa the Cagsawa Resort & the Baroque church " Our Lady of the Gate Parish ". The Cagsawa Ruins Cagsawa and Resort located in Barangay Busay. His outstanding attraction is the bell tower of the church, which was rinsed in Cagsawa mudslides during the February 2, 1814 from the Mayon volcano eruption under water, with more than 1,200 people died. The Our ​​Lady of the Gate Parish was built in 1773 and stands at the head of the Sta. Maria Hill in Brgy. San Roque. The Catholic Church was built in 1773 by Franciscan missionaries. It is a relic for art enthusiasts because of its rich baroque architecture. On closer inspection, it contains archaeological finds, such as "Santos", religious seals carved on volcanic rocks and relics.

TV channels

In addition to local television channels there are also many international TV and radio channels that are offered by some cable TV providers, such as the local DCTV Cable Network. Most hotels have cable TV.

  • Radio Philippines Network
  • ABS -CBN
  • PBN Bicol
  • National Broadcasting Network
  • GMA Network
  • ACQ Kingdom Broadcasting Network
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