Daraga
| Municipality of Daraga | |||
| Location of Daraga in the province of Albay | |||
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| Region : | Bicol region | ||
| Province : | Albay | ||
| Barangays : | 54 | ||
| District: | 2. District of Albay | ||
| PSGC : | 050503000 | ||
| Income class : | 1st income bracket | ||
| Households : | 20,082 May 1, 2000 census
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| Population : | 126,595 August 1, 2015 census
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| Population density : | 126595 / 118.9 square kilometers inhabitants per km² | ||
| Area : | 118.9 square kilometers km² | ||
| Coordinates : | 13 ° 9 ' N , 123 ° 43' E | ||
| Postal code : | 4501 | ||
| Area code : | +63 +63 (0) 52 | ||
| Mayor : | Hon. Gerry Rodrigueza Jaucian | ||
| Geographical location in the Philippines | |||
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Daraga is a township in the Albay Province of the Philippines that is home to numerous wealthy families. The population in 2000, according to the National Statistics Office of the Philippines, was approximately 128,423. The word "Daraga" means "Unmarried Young Woman" and, according to a legend, comes from the name of a tree that only grew on a special hill and in which the Baroque church "Our Lady of the Gate Parish", built in 1773 today, stands. Daraga Municipality is also known as the " City of Smiles ".
history
According to legend, the word Daraga (with an accent on the last syllable) refers to a kind of tree that grew in abundance, especially on the top of a hill, where today the famous baroque church "Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church" stands; it is a National Cultural Treasure . During the 12th century, most of the migrants are traders and settlers. When the Spaniards came to the village under the direction of Juan de Salcedo , they named it Budiao, later Cagsawa. In 1587 the evangelization of the place and improvements were made by the Franciscan missionaries. In 1595 Cagsawa was raised to the category of "visita" and was attached to the city of Camalig . Alfonso de Jadraque was the first pastor of Cagsawa. On June 12, 1872, the Spanish governor General Simon de Anda Cagsawa took over and gave the settlement the name Salcedo which was later renamed Daraga. In 1815 a government was organized for the city and appointed the first official captain named Venancio Espiritu Salomon. Under the Becerra Act of 1892, Daraga became a part of Legazpi City. In 1922, Daraga regained its autonomy which was enacted by a Philippine People's Assembly on December 15, 1948 through Republic Act 306.
Daraga was reassigned as a district of Legazpi City. On June 8, 1954, Daraga was repealed by Republic Act No. 993 a parish. In 1959 the name Daraga was changed to Locsin. On June 17, 1967, under Republic Act 4994, the name Daraga was reintroduced. Daraga developed under Mayor Hon. Viciente Jaucian from a third class community to a first class community and now served as a gateway for travelers from the Visayas region to Manila and vice versa.
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| 12th Century | The early settlers were traders. The name Daraga is derived from a species of tree that grew on the hill where the Catholic Baroque church stands today. |
| 1587 | Evangelism by Franciscan Missionaries . They later named Budiao Square Cagsawa. |
| 1595 | Cagsawa became a "visita" and attached to the village of Camalig. |
| 1814 | An eruption of the Mayon volcano destroyed Cagsawa |
| 1815 | The municipal government is formally established. Barangay Captain is Venancio Espiritu Salomon |
| 1872 | The name Cagsawa was changed by Simon de Anda first to Salcedo and later to Daraga |
| 1892 | The Becerra Law made Daraga a part of Legazpi City . |
| 1922 | By order of the Philippine Assembly, Daraga regained its autonomy from the provincial capital Albay, which was made up of Albay and Legazpi City |
| 1948 | By Republic Act No. 306, Daraga was re-incorporated into Legazpi City |
| 1954 | The Republic Act No. 993 made Daraga an independent township |
| 1959 | The name Daraga was changed to Locsin |
| 1967 | Republic Act No. 4994 restored the name Daraga |
| 1973 | it was decided again to incorporate Daraga into Legazpi City, but the decision was not implemented |
| 1974 | Mayor of the city is Hon. Vicente Jaucian and was elected and honored four times as first mayor. |
| 2006 | Typhoon "Durian" destroys hundreds of houses in Daraga. More than 20,000 residents were evacuated. Thousands of residents became
homeless and hundreds of deaths were to be lamented. The natural disaster was the most devastating catastrophe since the Mayon volcano erupted in 1814 in which more than 1,000 people died. |
| 2007 | The famous baroque church "Our Lady of Parish Church" on the hill of Sta. Maria Hill in Daraga is declared a National Heritage Site. |
| 2010 | Mayor Hon. Gerry R. Jaucian, re-elected for the third time, is leading the negotiations on the construction of an international airport in Daraga. (Bicol International Airport) |
Geographical location
The municipality of Daraga is located in the southwestern part of the Albay province. The coordinates are between 123o and 124o longitude and between 13o and 14o latitude. It is bounded to the north by Legazpi City, to the south by the Province of Sorsogon and the municipality of Pilar , to the east by 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 Daraga community lies at the intersection of the Manila South Road and the National Road and traverses the Poblacion Legazpi City to Tiwi on the east coast of the Albay Province. Its distances are about 181 kilometers from Daet Municipality in Camarines Province, 83 kilometers from Naga City in Camarines Sur Province , 7 kilometers from Legazpi City in Albay Province, 27 kilometers from Tabaco Municipality in Albay Province and 55 kilometers from the municipality Sorsogon Province. The special attraction is the panoramic view of the Mayon volcano from the hill where the baroque church "Our Lady of the Gate Parish" now stands.
Demographics
The statistical population of 128,423 (NSO: year 2000) is divided between urban and rural barangays. The urban population is 48.54% while the rural population makes up the remaining 51.45%. The population density is 5,659 people / km². The growth rate is 1.3%.
climate
The Daraga municipality has a subtropical climate from the dry months of April to July and very pronounced rainfall from October to January. The main wind direction is from northeast to southwest.
City festivals / fiesta
Daragang Magayon Festival - Legend has it that the giant volcano Mt. Mayon was created out of a love story. The main character, Daragang Magayon, was known for her beauty, so people courted her. Daragang Magayon left traces of her roots in the city that was now called Daraga ("Young Unmarried Girl"). The Daragang Magayon Festival was launched in her honor . The Daragang Magayon Festival is not based on just one legend. It is both a historical and a religious celebration of the saints, celebrated in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Porteria , the city's patron saint.
- More festivals
- 4-30 April: Magayon Festival
- May 3: Santacruzan
- September 7th: City festival
Municipalities / Barangays
Daraga is politically divided into 54 barangays .
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politics
- 4 × Mayor Hon. Viciente Jaucian (deceased)
- Mayor (2007-2010): Hon. Cicero Triunfante
- The current mayor (since 2010) is Hon. Gerry Rodrigueza Jaucian (son of the former 4 x elected mayor), who is taking office as mayor of the city for the third time and comes from one of the most influential and popular families (Jaucian clan) in the province Albay comes from.
economy
To the present day Daraga has retained its title as the most progressive city not only in the province of Albay but in the entire Bicol region. Daraga will be the location of the future Bicol International Airport.
All major national banks are represented in Daraga City:
- Allied Bank
- Metrobank
- Banco de Oro
- PNB Bank (Philippine National Bank)
- BPI Bank (Bank of the Philippine Island)
- Western Union
Daraga has approximately 927 registered companies (2008). Thereof 32 banking and finance institutes, 84 import & export companies, 518 retailers , 252 service shops, offices and 40 real estate companies.
languages
Daragueño, Bicol, Tagalog , English
schools
Almost every barangay has a public and a private elementary school, with the exception of the barangay Ilawod, Kimantong, San Roque, Sipi, Mayon and Pandan.
- Colleges
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
Specialized and tertiary health services are offered in the urban area.
- Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital in Barangay Sagpon
- Ludovice General Hospital in Barangay San Roque
- over 21 clinics in Brgy. Bañag, Sagpon, Market-Site, and Ilawod.
Traffic transportation
The Daraga municipality has a total road network of around 130 kilometers. These so-called roads are categorized as either national roads, country roads or municipal roads and barangays. The Barangay Roads comprise most of the community's road network. About 25% is concrete paved, while the remaining 75% is made of asphalt, gravel or earth. There are about 25 bridges in the parish.
The Philippine National Railways runs regularly through the Daraga community on its way to Legazpi City or Manila. There is a train station on the market square. There are bus and jeepney terminals and parking lots in the barangays Ilawod, Market Area, Sipi and Bañag.
- Airports
- Airport Legazpi City Airport
- Philippine National Railways
tourism
Daraga Municipality has existing and potential tourist attractions and points of interest. Its existing tourist attractions and sights include the Cagsawa Ruins of the Cagsawa Resort & the baroque church "Our Lady of the Gate Parish". The Cagsawa ruins and the Cagsawa resort are located in Barangay Busay. Its standout attraction is the bell tower of the church, which in Cagsawa Muren was washed underwater by the Mayon volcanic eruption on February 2, 1814, killing more than 1200 people. The Notre-Dame des Gate Parish was built in 1773 and stands at the top of the Sta. Maria Hill in Brgy. San Roque. The Catholic Church was built by Franciscan missionaries in 1773. It is a relic for art lovers because of its rich baroque architecture. On closer inspection, it contains archaeological finds such as "Santos", religious seals and relics carved on volcanic rocks.
- Other attractions are
- Naglaos Cave in Barangay Nabasan
- Kimantong Skydrive in Barangay in Kimantong
- Bigao Cave in Barangay Bigao
- Natural Spring in Barangay Canarom
- San Rafael Cave in Barangay San Rafael
- San Vicente Grande Cave in Barangay San Vicente Grande
- Sumlang Lake in Barangay Salvacion.
- Mayon volcano
Television channels
In addition to the local television channels, there are also many international television and radio channels that are offered by some cable television providers such as the local DCTV Cable Network . Most hotels have cable TV.
- Local TV channels
- Radio Philippines Network
- ABS-CBN
- PBN Bicol
- National Broadcasting Network
- GMA Network
- Quality TeleVision
- ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network
Web links
- Daraga Regional Development Council
- Church Our Lady of Parish Church ( January 9, 2009 memento in the Internet Archive )