Daraga

Daraga
Municipality
Map of Albay showing the location of Daraga.
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region (Region V)
Province	Albay
District	2nd district of Albay
Barangays	54
Government
• Mayor	Cicero C. Triunfante
Area
• Total	118.6 km2 (45.8 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	110,625
• Density	930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4501
Dialing code	52
Income class	1st class
Website	[1]

Daraga is a 1st class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 110,625 people in 20,082 households.

History

The church tower is what remains of the Cagsaua Church, which was buried by the 1814 eruption of Mayon Volcano.

Baroque-style Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church in Daraga, Albay

• 12th Century - Early settlers were traders. The name Daraga came from a kind of tree that grew

in abundance in the hill where now stands the Catholic Church with Baroque architecture.

• 1587 - Evangelization by Franciscan missionaries. They called the place Budiao and then renamed to Cagsawa.
• 1595 - Cagsawa became a "visita" and was attached to the town Camalig.
• 1814 - Eruption of Mayon Volcano that caused the destruction of Cagsawa.
• 1815 - Government for the town of Daraga was formally organized with Venancio Espiritu Salomon as Barangay Captain.
• 1872 - Cagsawa was changed to Salcedo by Simon de Anda and later renamed Daraga
• 1892 - Under Becerra Law, Daraga became a constituent of the City of Legazpi
• 1922 - Daraga regained her autonomy when the Philippine Assembly ordered separation of Daraga from the capital town of Albay, composed of Albay and Legazpi City
• 1948 - Under R.A. 306, Daraga was again incorporated to Legazpi as one of its district
• 1954 - R.A. 993 creating the Municipality of Daraga
• 1959 - Daraga’s name was changed to Locsin
• 1967 - R.A. 4994 restored the name Daraga
• 1973 - P.D. 125, Daraga was incorporated as part of Legazpi City, but implementation of this decree was suspended

February 1, 1814 was Mayon's deadliest eruption.

Economy

Up to the present, Daraga has retained its title of being the most progressive town not only in the province of Albay but in the whole of the Bicol Region. For decades it has enjoyed the air of progress, being a long time first class municipality in the province. - Daraga will be the future 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 eyeing it's 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.

Tourism

The Municipality of Daraga possesses both existing and potential tourist spots or attractions. Its existing tourist spots/attractions are the 1) Cagsawa Ruins and Resort; 2) Church of Our Lady of the Gate.

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 and killed 1,200 people. The site is presently developed and complete with facilities for rooms, lodging and food, toilets/bathrooms, stalls for native products /ornamentals, restaurant/eateries, telephones and administration office significant number of foreign and local tourist visit the site all year round and realizes a sizeable profit.

The Church of Our Lady of the Gate located was in 1773 by atop a hill and is uniquely known for its rich baroque architecture.

Potential tourist attractions abounds within the municipality and are presently considered for development, namely: 1) Naglaos Cave in Barangay Nabasan; 2) Kimantong Skydrive in Barangay in Kimantong; 3) Bigao Cave in Barangay Bigao; 4) Natural Spring in Barangay Canarom; 5) San Rafael Cave in Barangay San Rafael; 6) San Vicente Grande Cave in Barangay San Vicente Grande; 7) Sumilang Lake in Barangay Salvacion.

The annual celebration of Santacrusan in almost all barangays richly depicts the bicolano culture and tradition.

Existing tourism infrastructures such as hotels, pension houses and tourist lodges, restaurants and fast foods; nightclubs and pub houses, spas and resorts, novelty or crafts shops, Land and Air transportation; power, communication and transportation facilities are already in-place.

Language

Daragueño, Bicol, Tagalog, English

Barangays

Daraga is politically subdivided into 54 barangays.

Barangays	Class	Population1	Area (ha)	Barangay head
Alcala	Rural	2501	116.1802	Ester Llovit
Alobo	Rural	683	160.6478	Dexter Marmol
Anislag	Urban	4823	658.4977	Alwen Nimo
Bagumbayan	Urban	3289	132.5419	Mark Magalona
Balinad	Urban	1395	153.7430	Joey Zamora
Bañadero	Rural	1577	204.0003	Perfecto Llenaresas
Bañag	Urban	2798	27.3543	Taine Nacion
Bascaran	Urban	3392	N/A	Basilisio Lleno Sr.
Bigao	Rural	887	296.0832	Lolita Lucrida
Binitayan	Urban	4212	24.0552	Cecilia Arevalo
Bongalon	Rural	1053	73.4752	Edwin Lorica
Budiao	Rural	1742	290.0678	Marlin Ostria
Burgos	Rural	999	148.6710	Meriam Millena
Busay	Rural	2098	213.7914	Amado Lorejo
Canarom	Rural	490	247.3559	Efren Llasos
Cullat	Rural	1420	30.7778	Rafael Lobos
de la Paz	Rural	734	73.1887	Maria Marjalino
Dinoronan	Rural	562	61.0673	Hirfa Espadilla
Gabawan	Rural	1802	93.1821	Edwin Acerado
Gapo	Rural	1853	389.2490	Jesus Magdatong Jr.
Ibaugan	Rural	486	179.0034	Raul Malto
Ilawod	Urban	1851	18.4240	Teddy Villanueva
Inarado	Rural	1621	682.2203	Jose Luna Jr.
Kidaco	Rural	1110	116.0303	Nelson Magallano
Kilicao	Urban	3752	379.4295	Eriberto Madrona
Kimantong	Urban	1838	20.9764	Joey Mañago
Kinawitan	Rural	378	78.4592	Edwin Majadillas
Kiwalo	Rural	1162	57.6508	Janeth lorilla
Lacag	Rural	2217	383.8633	Arthur Llabore
Mabini	Rural	573	124.8330	Mario Lomerio
Malabog	Rural	4049	287.4584	Alvin Montallana
Malobago	Rural	1205	61.5571	Eduardo Mazo
Maopi	Rural	1000	252.9489	Alex Loteriña
Market Area	Urban	2616	20.8215	Ireneo Namia
Maroroy	Urban	4829	73.5990	Alejandre Principe
Matnog	Rural	1459	270.1466	Salvador Miras
Mayon	Rural	1564	356.6953	Matias MAnjares
Mi-isi	Rural	862	518.1970	Elmer Lorica
Nabasan	Rural	597	552.1423	Salvador Llamasares
Namantao	Rural	1558	363.0704	Danilo Llaneta
Pandan	Rural	1321	94.3188	Marites Miraflor
Peñafrancia	Urban	2503	193.7429	Jose Lobas
Sagpon	Urban	6876	29.6158	Gualberto Matutina
Salvacion	Rural	3212	551.6138	Nelson Mabini
San Rafael	Rural	278	32.6412	Alodia Lisay
San Ramon	Rural	1518	784.9949	Aidar Llaguno
San Roque	Urban	4388	41.9651	Victor Perete
San Vicente Grande	Rural	960	346.5665	Pedro Lomerio
San Vicente Pequeño	Rural	312	63.6688	Gonzalo Marfil
Sipi	Urban	3420	38.9200	Billy Lorica
Tabon-Tabon	Rural	2415	207.9939	Ric Rodrigueza
Tagas	Urban	7786	100.4492	Cherry Mayor
Talahib	Rural	515	341.9260	Nieves Jacob
Villahermosa	Rural	2084	414.7122	Eladio Rodrigueza

¹2007 census Source: Daraga Municipal and Developing Office

Government Officials

Mayor: Cicero C. Triunfante

Vice Mayor: Marlene R. Magayanes

SB Members:

• Alex L. Comia
• Ma. Coleta Isabel M. Tan
• Pedro T. Marcellana III
• Ramon C. Lawenko
• Teresa L. Bausa
• Amado V. Mier
• Lito Brecia
• Marjorie Anne Lotivio - SK Federation Chairman
• Ma. Cherry Lourdes Mayor - ABC President

Other Officials

• Mrs. Marissa C. Pangilinan - MPDC
• Mr. Manuel M. Andes - Municipal Civil Registrar
• Ms. Grezilda A. Ocampo - Municipal Assessor
• Mrs. Nancy L. Aguilar - Municipal Treasurer
• Ms. Susan S. Llantino - Municipal Human Resource Management Officer
• Ms. Teresita B. Lorete Municipal Accountant
• Mrs. Mercedes V. Taperla - Municipal Budget Officer
• Engr. Roberto L. Magayanes - Municipal Engineer
• Mrs. Segundina L. Loba - Municipal Agriculturist
• Mr. Francisco L. Lleva - General Service Office
• Dr. Mercy Z. Chua - Municipal Health Office
• Mrs. Emma N. Lindio - Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
• Mr. Pompeyo O. Napay - SB Secretariat

Public schools

Elementary^#

Daraga North Central School1 Alcala ES Alobo ES Anislag ES Bagtang ES Balinad ES Bañadero ES Bañag ES Bascaran ES Bigao ES Binitayan ES Bongalon ES Budiao ES Burgos ES Busay ES Carolina ES Cullat ES

Canarom ES Dela Paz ES Gabawan ES Gapo ES Ibaugan ES Inarado ES Kidaco ES Kilicao ES Kinawitan ES Kiwalo ES Lacag ES Mabini ES Upper Malabog ES Malobago ES Maopi ES Maroroy ES Matnog ES

Mayon ES Mi-isi ES Nabasan ES Namantao ES Pandan ES Peñafrancia ES IMPACT LC San Rafael ES San Ramon ES San Vicente Grande ES San Vicente Pequeño ES Tabon-tabon ES Tagas ES Talahib ES Villahermosa ES

• ^#ES:Elementary School, LC: Learning Center
• ¹DNCS covers Barangays Bagumbayan,Sipi,Ilawod,Market Area,Kimantong,San Roque and Sagpon(except Bagtang)
• ²Covers Sitio Bagtang
• ³Brgy.Salvacion
• ⁴Brgy Dinoronan

High Shool Daraga NHS Anislag NHS Malabog HS Lacag HS Bascaran HS San Vicente Grande HS Banadero HS Kilicao HS College Daraga Commmunity college

External links

• Bicolano Radio Stations Online
• [2]
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Local Government of Daraga
• Cagsawa Ruins