Ligao

Ligao ( officially: City of Ligao, Filipino: Lungsod ng Ligao ) is a Philippine city in the province of Albay. It has 104 914 inhabitants ( census May 1, 2010 ). The inhabitants call themselves Ligaoeños. Parts of the Mayon Volcano National Park lie within the municipality. A regular rail link between Manila and Ligao City, it is operated by the Philippine National Railways.

History

The name Ligao is derived from the word Ticau from the language of the locals for a once widespread species whose poisonous leaves were used to fish in the rivers and streams. Most Ligaoeños assume, however, that the name was derived from the word Ţicău, which means as much as " take a detour " or " agreements regular way " from the means.

Ligao founded in the 16th century as a small settlement called Cavasi. Due to immigration from the surrounding settlements, the population grew. He subsequently produced power struggles among ambitious and aggressive leaders who divided the settlement. It emerged five parts which were led by the maginoos ( chiefs ). The names of the chiefs were Pagkilatan, Maaban, Sampoñgan, Makabongay and Hokoman. The peace could only be produced again, as the chief Pagkilatan was determined with the consent of the other chiefs, the supreme leader of the entire settlement.

As a barrio of Polangui the town was founded in 1606. 1665 Ligao came to the administrative area of Oas and 1666 was finally independent municipality.

Barangays

Ligao City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.

Abella
Allang
Amtic
Bacong
Bagumbayan
Balanac
Baligang
Barayong
BASAG
Batang
Bay
Binanowan
Binatagan ( Pob. )
Bobonsuran
Bonga
Busac
Busay
Cabarian
Calzada ( Pob. )

Catburawan
Cavasi
Culliat
Dunao
Francia
Guilid
Herrera
Layon
Macalidong
Mahaba
Malama
Maonon
Nasisi
Nabonton
Granny oma
Palapas
Pandan
Paulba

Paulog
Pinamaniquian
Pinite
Ranao - ranao
San Vicente
Santa Cruz ( Pob. )
Tagpo
Tambo
Tandarora
Tastas
Tinago
Tinampo
Tiongson
Tomolin
Tuburan
Tula - tula Grande
Tula - tula Pequeño
Tupas

Polangui, Albay Legazpi, Albay Tabaco Bacacay, Albay Camalig, Albay Daraga, Albay Guinobatan, Albay Jovellar, Albay Libon (Albay) Malilipot, Albay Malinao (Albay) Manito, Albay Pio Duran, Albay Rapu-Rapu, Albay Santo Domingo (Albay) Tiwi (Albay)

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