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*[http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/tabacocity/ Official web page] |
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*[http://www.albay.gov.ph/tabaco.htm Tabaco City profile on the Albay official website] |
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*[http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code] |
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*[http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information] |
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Revision as of 10:59, 4 March 2008
For the narcotic, see tobacco.
Template:Infobox Philippine city Tabaco City is a 4th class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. Mainland Tabaco City borders Malinao to the north, Polangui and Oas to the west, Ligao City to the southwest, Mayon Volcano to the south, Malilipot to the southeast, and Lagonoy Gulf to the east. The island of San Miguel, Bicol, part of the city's territory, is the northwesternmost of Albay's four main islands in the Lagonoy Gulf. Mayon Volcano overlooks the city to the north. The island of San Miguel to the east is under the city's jurisdiction.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 107,166 people in 19,599 households.
Economy
The city used to be the province's economic capital. Its economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, rootcrops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and swine raising as well as fishing are other major industries such as cuttlery is very much alive. Tabaco City has the sole international seaport in the region contributing to the city's vibrant economy it is today. It is home of the oldest recognized department store in the region, Liberty Commercial Center which has branches in Legazpi and Naga and in this bustling city of Albay.
Barangays
Tabaco City is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Some were severely hit by typhoon "Reming" on November 30, 2006
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Tourism
From downtown Tabaco City, one can drive up the northern slopes of Mayon Volcano at around 800 meters above sea level. Tabaco City has also recently launched the annual Tabak festival which commemorates the city's cityhood on March 24, 2001.
Schools
- Good Shepherd School
- Daniel B. Pena Memorial College Foundation
- Saint Louise de Marillac School of Tabaco (Formerly Catholic Central School)
- Tabaco Pei Ching School
- Tabaco National High School
- Tabaco South Central Elementary School
WE LIKE TABBACO COME TO CUBA~!!!