Cabusao, Camarines Sur

Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of Cabusao
sealfile =
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_camarines sur_cabusao.png| caption = Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Cabusao
region = Bicol Region (Region V)
province = Camarines Sur
districts = 1st district
barangays = 9
class = 5th class municipality; partially urban
mayor = |Alexis San Luisan ddon't forget that the philippines is the best vacations spot in the WORLD!! founded =
areakm2 = 31.58
pop2000 = 17,599

History

Fishing still remains as the major industry in the Cabusao town in the first district of the province. There are attempts, however, to improve the rice production which can only be done if the farmlands can be improved despite the salty soil.

In Barangay San Pedro in this municipality, the Bicol sanitarium can be found where leprous patients are treated and taken care of. Cabusao is a 5th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,201 people in 2,999 households.

Religion

The municipality is composed of two Catholic parishes, the San Bernardino de Siena Parish and the San Pascual Baylon Parish. Every barangay hold its own barangay fiesta to honor their village patron saint. During that event, the village is lavishly decorated, especially the route of the processions.

The Roman Catholic Church and the local authorities work side by side for a glorious and memorable fiestas. Although there is a separation of church and state, as stated in the country's constitution, the Catholic Church as an institution occupied a very high position in the society. The present pastoral program is geared toward organizing and strengthening the SKK (saradit na kristiyanong komunidad) which means BEC, basic ecclesial community.

Among the non-Catholic religions are the Iglesia ni Cristo, Ang Dating Daan, and very small number of mainline protestants.

The people of Cabusao called themselves as Cabusaoeños.

Barangays

Cabusao is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.

* Barcelonita
* Biong
* Camagong
* Castillo
* New Poblacion
* Pandan
* San Pedro
* Santa Cruz
* Santa Lutgarda (Pob.)

Santa Lutgarda was formerly the Barrio Poblacion; the seat of the municipal government and the town's Catholic church. Through the effort of Mayor Teofilo Santiago, those two major symbol of local power was transferred to the neighboring Barrio Buenavista, presently Barangay New Poblacion. However, the name "Poblacion" is still an integral part of Santa Lutgarda and can be found side by side with the official name (Santa Lutgarda de Bravante).

ocio-Economic Profile

Cabusao is basically an agricultural town where most of its constituents are engaged in farming and fishing.

In 1997, agricultural workers reached to about 37.53% while 62.47% were non-agricultural workers. Crop Production

Rice is the major agricultural crop grown in the municipality. Other crops planted in the municipality are coconut, root crops, vegetables and fruit bearing tree. The production pattern is generally two croppings a year in the area served by irrigation

Climatic Condition

Cabusao has varying dry and wet seasons. The dry season begins late March through June and the wet season starts early July through January. The climate and soil are suited for almost all kinds of agricultural crops. Northwest monsoon winds prevail during the months of September to April. Southwest monsoon starts from May and ends in August. Typhoons generally occur during the months of September and December. Livestock Production

There are various livestock raisers in the municipality located in all barangays. Commercial raisers or cattle have their pastures and grazing grounds maintained. Poultry production is a very profitable business. There are numerous commercial raisers engaged in egg production.

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

The municipality has vast fishing grounds situated at the Lagonoy Gulf. Bangus fry is abundantly catch during summer and thus constitutes to the revenues of the municipality. Presently, there are a large number of motorized and non-motorized fishing bancas used commonly by the fishermen on their fishing activities. The fishing method/gear used commonly by the fishermen includes hook and line, beach seines, gill nets, scissors nets, multiple hands lines and cabiao.

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur]