Barcelona, Sorsogon

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Map of Sorsogon showing the location of Barcelona

Barcelona de Sorsogon is a 5th class municipality in Sorsogon Province, Philippines. According to the 2007 Philippine census, it has a population of 19,428 people in 3,887 households.

[edit] Barangays

Barcelona is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. In 1957, the name of barrio Paghabulan was changed to Peña Francia.[1]

  • Alegria
  • Bagacay
  • Bangate
  • Bugtong
  • Cagang
  • Fabrica
  • Jibong
  • Lago
  • Layog
  • Luneta
  • Macabari
  • Mapapac
  • Olandia
  • Paghaluban
  • Poblacion Central
  • Poblacion Norte
  • Poblacion Sur
  • Putiao
  • San Antonio
  • San Isidro
  • San Ramon
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Lourdes
  • Tagdon

Historically it was governed by Mayors Rustico Estopace and Salvador Estuye.The Municipality was named by Spaniards, owing to the panoramic view of the coastal capital city of Barcelona in Cataluña, Spain.

Based on the election result last May 14, 2007, Mayor Salvador Nee Estuye was elected together with Vice mayor Isabel Esmeria.

Barcelona is also known for its abundant supply of coconut, abaca and root crops such as sweet potato & cassava. It is also the main source of Pili nut, a popular delicious unique nut which you can certainly enjoy as dessert or main dish. It is also called the Little Switzerland of Asia because of its landscape.

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Coordinates: 12°52′05″N 124°08′28″E / 12.868°N 124.141°E / 12.868; 124.141

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