Santo Domingo, Albay
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| Coordinates: 13°14′6″N 123°46′37″E / 13.235°N 123.77694°ECoordinates: 13°14′6″N 123°46′37″E / 13.235°N 123.77694°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 1st District, Albay |
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| Barangays | 23 |
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| • Mayor | Herbie B. Aguas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.51 km2 (14.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 30,711 |
| • Density | 797.5/km2 (2,065.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4508 |
| Income class | 4th class; rural |
Santo Domingo or Sto. Domingo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2007 Philippine census, it has a population of 30,711 people in 5,390 households.
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[edit] Barangays
Santo Domingo is divided into 23 barangays.[1]
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[edit] Tourism
Potenciano Gregorio, Sr., a famous Bicolano composer and musician was born here on May 19, 1880. A shrine where his remains are kept is located in the Town Plaza.
Sarung Banggi Festival, an eight-day summer festivity immortalizing Potenciano Gregorio, Sr.'s timeless composition is held here annually in the month of May.
The beaches in this area are best for viewing. Resorts along the Sto Domingo coastline offer a wonderful view of the black beach, the Albay Gulf and a part of the Legazpi City area. It is also the best place to watch the rising of the full moon. On a full moon, you will have the unobstructed view of the water, moon, night sky and the city lights. Some resorts offer entertainment facilities like videoke and billiards. Some have private pools. This is the perfect escape from the hubbub of the city life.
Spanish galleon wreck site which serves as a strong reminder of the rich Manila to Acapulco (Mexico) trade routes during the Spanish era. Found along the shores of Buhatan beach at Sto. Domingo, Albay, this galleon relic was wrought by a strong typhoon on its way to Acapulco and crushed on the reefs of Albay Gulf. This historical remains lie at five fathoms (9 m) under the sea with green transparent water. It is an ideal place for scuba diving, fishing or boating.[2]
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- Sto. Domingo Albay Official Website
- Sto. Domingo Albay Tourism
- Sto. Domingo Albay Pictures Gallery
- Sto. Domingo Albay Forums
- About Sto. Domingo Albay
- DILG Regional Office No. 5 (Bicol Region)
- Region V Local Government Units
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
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