Daraga
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Daraga ([dɐrɐ'ga] officially the Municipality of Daraga Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 133,893.Template:PH census
The municipality is home to the famous Cagsawa Ruins.
History
The word daraga historically referred to a "maiden", and term for an "unmarried woman" in many of the Bikol languages. The original settlement of Daraga dates back to the 12th century, but has changed location repeatedly due to the constant threats posed by the Mayon Volcano. The town was previously named Budiao, Cagsawa, Locsin, and Salcedo.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 12th c. | Early settlers were mostly traders. The name Daraga came from a type of tree that was abundant on the hill where a baroque Catholic church now stands. |
| 1578 | Franciscan missionaries arrive, and christen the place Budiao, later renaming it to Cagsawa. |
| 1595 | Cagsawa becomes a visita (satellite mission station) attached to the town of Camalig. |
| 1772 | Governor-General Simón de Anda renames Cagsawa to Salcedo, which is later renamed Daraga. |
| 1814 | The municipality is destroyed in the deadliest eruption of Mayon Volcano, killing 1,200 people that sought refuge inside the church. |
| 1815 | Government for Daraga is formally organized, with Venancio Espíritu Salomon as Barangay Captain. |
| 1892 | Under the Becerra Law, Daraga becomes a constituent of Legazpi City. |
| 1922 | Daraga regains its autonomy when the Philippine Assembly ordered the partition of Daraga from Albay, composed of Albay and Legazpi City. |
| 1948 | Under Republic Act 306, Daraga is again incorporated into Legazpi as one of its districts.[1] |
| 1954 | Republic Act 993 officially recreates the Municipality of Daraga.[2] |
| 1959 | Daraga renamed to Locsin, through Republic Act No. 2505.[3] |
| 1967 | Republic Act 4994 restores the name Daraga.[4] |
| 1973 | Under Presidential Decree 125, Daraga is again incorporated as part of Legazpi City;[5] implementation of decree was suspended. |
| 1993 | Daraga adjudged the 'cleanest and greenest' municipality in Bicol. |
| 2001 | Mayon Volcano erupts in June, blanketing the town with an inch of ash. |
| 2002 | Municipal government finishes construction of modern supermarket. |
| 2006 | Mudflows from Mayon Volcano, triggered by heavy rains from Typhoon Reming (international name: Durian) buried at least eight villages. More than 20,000 Individuals were evacuated, and thousands lost their homes. |
| 2007 | The National Museum declared the town's 400-year-old Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church a national cultural treasure. |
| 2008 | Daraga experiences economic boom with the opening of several national food chains and the opening of LCC Supermarket. |
| 2010 | The government of Daraga negotiates for the establishment of the Bicol International Airport in the town, with the proposed construction site in Barangay Alobo. |
| 2012 | Daraga holds first ever Cagsawa Festival in February. |
| 2016 | Daraga became the first applicant for cityhood in the 17th congress.[6] |
| 2024 | Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo was arrested over his alleged involvement in the 2018 killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe of the AKO BICOL party. |
Local Government
Past municipal administrators
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Geography
Daraga is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates"., in the south-west portion of Albay province, along the Maharlika Highway, making it accessible from Manila, the Visayas, and the other municipalities of eastern Bicol Peninsula. It is roughly "boot-shaped", with the "tall" part ranging 13.05–13.25° north latitude and 123.66–123.73° east longitude and the "wide" part ranging 13.02–13.09° north latitude and 123.56–123.71° east longitude. It is bounded on the north and east by Legazpi City, south by Sorsogon (particularly the municipality of Pilar), and west by Camalig, and Jovellar. It is Script error: No such module "convert". from Legazpi and Script error: No such module "convert". from Manila.
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Elevation
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Soil
The different soil types to be found within Daraga are the Mayon Gravelly Sandy Loam, Annam Clay Loam, Gravelly Sandy Loam, Legazpi Fine Sandy Loam (Stoney phase), Sevilla Clay Loam and Sevilla Clay.
The underlying geology are made up of several types: Alluvium, Shale and Sandstone Limestone and Basalt and Andesite Series. The prevalent geologic type is the Shale and Sandstone Sequence and other equally significant geologic types such as alluvium. Recent Volcanic, Crystalline Limestone and Psyroclastine Limestone are found near the base of Mayon Volcano mostly in the urban barangays.
Minerals available within the municipality of Daraga are non-metallic consisting of Gravel, and Boulders. These minerals are abundant in Barangays Budiao, Busay, Bañadero and Matnog brought down from the slopes of Mayon Volcano during occurrences of volcanic eruptions and rains.
Drainage
The surface drainage pattern of Daraga is largely affected by the water runoff coming from Mayon Volcano coupled with those from other directions. Major river systems which convey and act as natural drainage channels as well as water sources include:
- Yawa River in Barangay Cullat, Malobago, Kilicao, Tagas, Binitayan & Bañag which connects to the Albay Gulf in Legazpi City
- Colabos Creek in Bañag, San Roque, Market Area, Sagpon, and Bagumbayan
- Quillarena River in Malabog & Budiao
- Gumacon Creek in Barangay Maroroy, Tagas
- Gulang-Gulang Creek in Barangay Pandan
Climate
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Daraga has a generally wet climate characterized by a lack of the dry season. Maximum rainfall is from November to January, and average monthly rainfall is Script error: No such module "convert".. Prevailing winds are generally from north-east to south-west. Average temperature is Script error: No such module "convert"..[7]
But the climate change phenomenon has changed the past climate pattern. Dry spells are becoming more pronounced, as it is with the wet season. The phenomenon is felt all over the country as well.
Barangays
Daraga is politically subdivided into 54 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
| Barangay | Population (2010)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:PH census | Area (ha)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8] | Class | Barangay head |
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| Alcala | 2,755 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Ester L. Llandeza |
| Alobo | 792 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Dexter L. Marmol |
| Anislag | 9,445 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Elmer Lodronio |
| Bagumbayan | 3,254 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Mark C. Magalona |
| Balinad | 2,230 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Darren Maceda |
| Bañadero | 1,637 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Archie Bajamundi |
| Bañag | 2,719 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Gayzel M. Cardiño |
| Bascaran | 3,946 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Julius L. Duran |
| Bigao | 1,015 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Salvador Miravalles |
| Binitayan | 4,257 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Cecilia A. Arevalo |
| Bongalon | 1,123 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Ferelyn M. Seva |
| Budiao | 271 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Jefferson M. Mapula |
| Burgos | 1,122 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Henry Mallapre |
| Busay | 1,684 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Salvyn Mandane |
| Canarom | 501 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Efren M. Llasos |
| Cullat | 1,460 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Luis D. Espejo |
| de la Paz | 773 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Maria L. Marjalino |
| Dinoronan | 608 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Hirfa M. Espadilla |
| Gabawan | 1,983 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Roberto C. Obispo |
| Gapo | 1,982 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Jesus M. Magdaong Jr. |
| Ibaugan | 546 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Raul Ll. Malto |
| Ilawod | 1,987 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Randy Kabayo Velasco |
| Inarado | 1,694 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Rommel N. Marticio |
| Kidaco | 1,205 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Nelson Magallano |
| Kilicao | 3,925 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Eriberto M. Madrona |
| Kimantong | 1,980 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Ramon D. Paran Jr. |
| Kinawitan | 405 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Eduardo N. Lubiano |
| Kiwalo | 1,160 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Janet L. Lorilla |
| Lacag | 2,321 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Arthur L. Llabore Sr. |
| Mabini | 581 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Ranulfo N. Llorera |
| Malabog | 4,099 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Paulo Montallana |
| Malobago | 492 | Template:Rnd | Rural | William Marbella |
| Maopi | 1,166 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Alex M. Loteriña |
| Market Area | 2,538 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Wilfredo N. Nayve |
| Maroroy | 5,331 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Robinson "Toto" Lubiano |
| Matnog | 1,680 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Bonifacio M. Odiver |
| Mayon | 1,759 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Adoracion Blazo |
| Mi-isi | 1,028 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Elmer A. Lorica |
| Nabasan | 506 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Menche A. Llamasares |
| Namantao | 1,538 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Danilo Llaneta |
| Pandan | 1,683 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Rosalito Cimanes |
| Peñafrancia | 2,986 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Jose M. Lobas |
| Sagpon | 5,723 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Loreto Barajas |
| Salvacion | 3,344 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Nelson N. Mabini |
| San Rafael | 296 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Alodea M. Lisay |
| San Ramon | 1,441 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Aidar L. Llaguno |
| San Roque | 4,308 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Gary Calpe |
| San Vicente Grande | 961 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Elena M. Vibar |
| San Vicente Pequeño | 320 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Jesus Oarde |
| Sipi | 3,454 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Dexter Billy M. Lorica |
| Tabon-tabon | 2,588 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Ric M. Rodrigueza |
| Tagas | 6,527 | Template:Rnd | Urban | Cherry M. Mayor |
| Talahib | 541 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Nieves M. Jacob |
| Villahermosa | 2,203 | Template:Rnd | Rural | Eladio L. Rodrigueza |
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, Daraga had a population of 133,893.Template:PH census The population density was Script error: No such module "convert"..
In 2010, the 2010 municipal population of 115,804 was distributed among the urban and rural barangays. The urban population was 48.54% while rural population completed the remaining 51.45%. The "built-up density" was 5,659 persons/km2. It had a literacy rate of 96.08% and a municipality growth rate of 1.3%.
In terms of employment and livelihood, farming ranks high at 33.53%, crafts and related workers as well as elementary occupations follow second with 17.71% and 21.89% respectively.
Language
The languages spoken in Daraga include East Miraya (Daragueño), Bicol, Tagalog, and English.
Economy
Daraga's economy, originally agriculture-based, has rapidly transformed into an emerging urban system, benefiting from the economic opportunities of being located contiguously with the urban center of Legazpi. It draws trade relations with the island province of Masbate through the nearby Port of Pilar.
Daraga is the site of the Bicol International Airport which will further boost tourism in the region and will introduce more opportunities especially in this town. Local officials are now considering cityhood in the near future or upon the completion of the said international airport, if that so, Daraga would be the fourth city in Albay.
Daraga has the highest number of business establishments among towns in Albay. As of 2011 it has over 2,300 business establishments registered with the Permits and Licensing Office. The municipality is a center of handicraft manufacturing with several handicraft factories choosing their location in the municipality.
Tourism
Daraga's existing tourist spots/attractions are the Cagsawa Ruins and Resort and the Our Lady of the Gate Parish.
Cagsawa Ruins and Resort is located in Barangay Busay. Its prominent attraction is the belfry of the Cagsawa Church which submerged in mudflow during the February 2, 1814, Mayon Volcano Eruption which killed 1,200 people.
The Our Lady of the Gate Parish was constructed in 1773 atop Santa Maria Hill in Barangay San Roque and is uniquely known for its rich Baroque architecture.
Transportation
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Daraga is the site of the newly constructed Bicol International Airport. It serves the City of Legazpi and the rest of Albay. It is located at barangay Alobo.
Education
Elementary
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Each barangay of Daraga has its own elementary school.
High school
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- Anislag National High School
- Anislag National High School - Bascaran HS Extension
- Anislag National High School - San Vicente Grande HS Extension
- Banadero National High School
- Bicol College (BC) - High School Department.
- Daraga National High School (DNHS)
- Immaculate Concepcion College of Albay (ICCA) - High School Department
- Kilicao High School
- Lacag National High School
- Malabog National High School
- Mary's Child Science Oriented School (MCSOS) - High School Department
- United Institute (U.I.) - High School Department
College
- Bicol University – Daraga
- Belen B. Francisco Foundation Inc.
- Bicol College (BC)
- Daraga Community College (DComC)
- Immaculate Concepcion College of Albay (ICCA)
Notable people
- Barbie Imperial - actress and model[9]
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
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