Daraga, Albay

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Daraga, Albay
Location
Map of Albay showing the location of Daraga.
Government
Region	Bicol Region (Region V)
Province	Albay
District	2nd district of Albay
Barangays	54
Income class	1st class
Mayor	Cicero C. Triunfante
Physical characteristics
Area	118.6 km²
Population      Total	110,625 936/km²
Coordinates	13.162N,123.694E

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.

¹2007 census

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 Officals

• 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

Schools

Public schools

Elementary^#

• Daraga North Central School¹
• Alcala ES
• Alobo ES
• Anislag ES (formerly Daraga South Central Elementary School)
• Balinad ES
• Bañadero ES
• Bañag ES
• Bascaran ES
• Bigao ES
• Binitayan ES
• Bongalon ES
• Budiao ES
• Burgos ES
• Busay ES
• Cullat ES
• Canarom ES
• Dela Paz ES
• Carolina ES⁴
• 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
• Maroroy ES
• Maopi ES
• Bagtang ES²
• Matnog ES
• Mayon ES
• Mi-isi ES
• Nabasan ES
• Namantao ES
• Pandan ES
• Peñafrancia ES
• Impact LC³
• 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

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External links

• [1]
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Local Government of Daraga

References

Coordinates: 13°09′43″N 123°41′38″E / 13.162°N 123.694°E / 13.162; 123.694