Dolores, Abra
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Dolores, officially the Municipality of Dolores (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,512 people.Template:PH census
Etymology
Formerly named as Bucao but in 1885, it was renamed Dolores in honor of the town's patron saint Dolores.
History
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The place was called Bucao, named after the first Tingguian (Itneg) chieftain who settled in the place long before Spanish colonization. It used to be part of the Municipality of Tayum. In 1882, upon the recommendation of the parish priest of Tayum, Fr. Pío Mercado, and the Teniente Bazar of Bucao, Don Ignacio Eduarte, Bucao was created as a separate pueblo. In 1885, Bucao was renamed Dolores, to honor its patron saint, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady Of Sorrows). The first gobernadorcillo of the town was Don Rosalio Eduarte.
Geography
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Barangays
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Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, Dolores had a population of 11,512.Template:PH census The population density was Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Conde T. Turqueza |
| Vice-Mayor | Eduardo R. Balmaceda |
| Councilors | Clint Chester B. Guzman |
| David B. Guzman Jr. | |
| Medeline Melody B. Castro | |
| Russ Marion T. Zapata | |
| Paul Dan Ace Z. Guzman | |
| Rodelio R. Pudol | |
| Imelda Q. Ardaniel | |
| Ronnel B. Tordil |
Education
The Dolores Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[2]
Primary and elementary schools
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- Cabaroan Elementary School
- Cardona Elementary School
- Dolores Central School
- Don Rosalio Eduarte Elementary School
- Kimmalaba Elementary School
- Mudiit Elementary School
- Pacac Elementary School
- Taping Elementary School
- Libtec Elementary School
- Lourdes Zapata Primary School
Secondary school
- Rosalio Eduarte National High School
References
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External links
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- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
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