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| Bagabag | |
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 Bagabag
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| Coordinates: 16°36′N 121°16′E / 16.6°N 121.267°ECoordinates: 16°36′N 121°16′E / 16.6°N 121.267°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nestor M. Sevillena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 234.68 km2 (90.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 32,787 |
| • Density | 139.7/km2 (361.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 3711 |
| Income class | 3rd class; rural |
| Website | bagabag-nvizcaya.gov.ph |
| Population Census of Bagabag | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 28,279 |
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| 2000 | 30,652 | 1.74% | |
| 2007 | 32,787 | 0.93% | |
Bagabag is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2007 latest Philippine census, it has 32,787 population.
Bagabag is approximately 20 kilometers away from the capital town of Bayombong and 286 kilometers away from Manila. It is located at the northeastern part of Nueva Vizcaya with a total land area of 260 square kilometers or 26,000 hectares. It is bounded in the west by the municipality of Villaverde, in the east by the municipality of Diadi, in the north by the municipality of Lamut, Ifugao, in the southwest by Solano, and in the south by the municipality of Quezon. Bagabag is the gateway to the famous Banaue Rice Terraces.
Bagabag is considered the pineapple region of Nueva Vizcaya. The main crops include rice, corn, rattan, onion, camote, cassava, banana, coconut, mango, and pineapple. Bagabag is also the largest producer of tilapia in the province and is famous for its delicious buko pie in the Cagayan Valley. Located in the northern part of the town is the Bagabag Airport which currently serves the town and is the only airport of Nueva Vizcaya. Adjacent to the airport is the SIL Bagabag.[1]
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[edit] Barangays
Bagabag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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[edit] History
The town of Bagabag was founded on October 7, 1741, during the Spanish regime by Padre (Pe.) Antonio del Campo, a Spanish friar, at sitio “Nagcumventuan” a place now located between Pogonsino, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya and Bangar, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. The present name of the sitio bears proof to the fact that the Spanish priest constructed a church in the original town site. The first priest was Pe. Luis Sierra who came in 1743, and Pe. Alejandro Vidal, who was the Vicar Provincial, organized it in 1754. Due to the continuous erosion and flood from the Magat River and for its increasing population and growth, Pe. Vidal later transferred the town site to “Nassa” a place that is presently located between Barangays Lantap and Santa Lucia. The latter place is an open and muddy throughout the year. For the third time, Pe. Vidal transferred the town site to its present site where numerous buri palms were then growing. It was from this buri palm plant the name of Bagabag originated, the same being called by the natives as “bagbag”. No account could be given on the date of the year, the present town of Bagabag was founded as the records were destroyed during World War II. In 1945, the combined United States and the Philippine Commonwealth troops entered in Bagabag together with the recognized guerillas by the attack of the Japanese Imperial forces in the Battle of Bagabag continue in World War II.
[edit] Tilapia industry
On January 11, 2008, the Cagayan Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stated that tilapia fish production grew and Cagayan Valley is now the Philippines' tilapia capital. Production supply grew 37.25% since 2003, with 14,000 metric tons (MT) in 2007. The recent aquaculture congress found that the growth of tilapia production was due to government interventions: provision of fast-growing species, accreditation of private hatcheries to ensure supply of quality fingerlings, establishment of demonstration farms, providing free fingerlings to newly constructed fishponds, and the dissemination of tilapia to Nueva Vizcaya (in Diadi town). Former cycling champion Lupo Alava is a multi-awarded tilapia raiser in Bagabag. Chairman Thompson Lantion of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, a retired two-star police general, has fishponds in La Torre, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Also, Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma also entered into similar aquaculture endeavors in addition to tilapia production.[2]
[edit] People
The natives of Bagabag are the Ga'dangs or Gaddangs whose ancestors originally came from the Cagayan and Isabela provinces. The Gaddangs predominantly live in the town proper and they speak the Gaddang language. Presently, there are lots of Ilocanos and Tagalogs who migrated and live in Bagabag.[3]
[edit] Elected officials
Mayor: Hon. Nestor Macaroy Sevillena
Vice Mayor: Hon. Sonny Blanco Daniel
Municipal Councillors (Sangguniang Bayan Members)
- Revelita L. Jallorina
- Benigno B. Calauad
- Rodolfo S. Abon
- Melchor B. Dumangeng
- Lenita P. Rebuta
- Eddie A. Laya
- Elpidio A. Torio
- Brendaly S. Afalla
[edit] Schools
- Aurora High School
- Bagabag Child Development Center
- Bagabag Central School
- Bagabag National High School
- Bagabag North Elementary School
- Bagabag South Elementary School
- Bagabag United Methodist Church Learning Center
- Bakir Primary School
- Baretbet Elementary School
- Careb Elementary School
- Kinacao Elementary School
- Lantap Elementary School
- Lantap Kiddie Learning Center
- Murong Elementary School
- Murong National High School
- Murong United Methodist Church Learning Center
- Nangalisan Elementary School
- Paniki National High School
- Paniki United Methodist Learning Center
- Pogonsino Elementary School
- Saint Jerome's Academy
- Santa Cruz Elementary School
- Santa Lucia Elementary School
- Saranay Primary School
- Singian Primary School
- Tuao National High School
- Tuao North Elementary School
- Tuao Kiddie Learning Center
- Tuao South Elementary School
- Villaros Elementary School
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Local Government Unit of Bagabag
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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