Pagadian City

Infobox Philippine city
infoboxtitle = City of Pagadian
sealfile =
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_zamboanga del sur_pagadian.png caption = Map of Zamboanga del Sur showing the location of Pagadian City
region = Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula (Regional Center)
province = Zamboanga del Sur (Capital)
districts = 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur
barangays = 54
class = 1st Class City; Urban City
mayor = Mayor Samuel "Sammy" S. Co |NPC-KAMPI founded = March 23, 1937
cityhood = June 21, 1969
pop2000 = 162,515
popden2000 = 426.9
areakm2 = 333.8
coordinates = 7° 49' 42" N, 123° 20' 4.61" E
website = [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/pagadiancity/ elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/pagadiancity/]

Pagadian City is a 1st class city in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of the province, and the regional center of the Zamboanga Peninsula. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 162,515 people in 28,027 households. It is nicknamed the "Little Hong Kong of the South"Fact|date=February 2007.

Zip code 7016

Barangays

Pagadian City is politically subdivided into 54 barangays.

Brief History

Pagadian, a former barrio of the town of Labangan of the lone province of Zamboanga, became a municipality on March 23, 1937 through Executive Order 77 of the late President Manuel L. Quezon. Its ascendancy was due to the eager initiative of then Assemblyman Juan S. Alano.Hon. Jose Sanson was the first appointed mayor of Pagadian. After his brief tenure as town "Presidente", a regular election was held with the Hon. Francisco Consolacion becoming the first elected municipal mayor.

In 1942, Japanese forces entered the town of Pagadian.

In 1945, the liberation by the Philippine Commonwealth troops entered in the town of Pagadian, made up mostly by helped to the local guerrilla forces, attacked and defeated the Japanese troops stationed in the town, which was to be known as the Battle of Pagadian.

Later, Congressman Roseller T. Lim authored R.A. 711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces -- Norte and Sur -- on June 6, 1952. Pagadian became the capital town of Zamboanga del Sur which was itself inaugurated on September 17, 1952. Pagadian became a chartered city on June 21, 1969 through R.A. 5478, being the third city in Zamboanga Peninsula. On 2004, despite Zamboanga City government's opposition to the transfer, Pagadian became the Regional Center for Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula and it is one of the more competitive cities in Mindanao.

The name of Pagadian was derived from the Maguindanaon term "pagad" (wait) and "padian" (market), being a market during the Maguindanaon Sultanate.

It was first named Pangadjian, then later named Pagadian. Fact|date=February 2008

Geography

Situated on the northeastern side of the region, Pagadian City is the gateway to Zamboanga del Sur, the largest province of Western Mindanao. It is also a point of entry to the cities of Ozamiz, Iligan and Cotabato. Its rolling terrain encompassing both commercial and residential districts, reminiscent of the famous Crown Colony, has earned for it the sobriquet Little Hongkong of the South. Pagadian City has a total land area of 331.6 square kilometers with 54 barangays.

Government

Pagadian City belongs to the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur. was elected City Mayor in 2004 and is now on his second term. The local "Sangguniang Panglungsod" (City Legislative Council) has ten elected councilors and one representative each from the Sangguniang Kabataan and Asoociation of Barangay Captains (ABC).

Education

Located in different districts of the city, the schools of Pagadian provide quality education and promotes academic excellence.

TERTIARY:
(Private)
* Saint Columban College
* Pagadian Capitol College
* Southern Mindanao Colleges
* Medina College
* Mendero College- School of Nursing
* Happy Hearts College
(Public)
* Western Mindanao State University- Pagadian Campus
* Josefina H. Cerilles College
SECONDARY:
(Private)
* Saint Columban College High School
* Pagadian Capitol College Good Shepherd High School
* Holy Child Academy
* Southern Mindanao Colleges High School
* Pagadian Junior College
(Public)
* Lala National High School
* Zamboanga del Sur National High School (formerly, Zamboanga del Sur Provincial High School)
* Pagadian City National Comprehensive High School
* Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trade
PRIMARY:
(Private)
* Saint Columban College Grade School
* Pagadian Capitol College Good Shepherd Elementary School
* Southern Mindanao Colleges Grade School
* Pagadian Montessori Center
* Doña Aurelia Learning Center
(Public)
* Lala Elementary School
* Pagadian City Pilot School
* Balangasan Central Elementary School
* Sto. Niño Elementary School
* Camp Abelon Elementary School
* Bag-ong Silang Elementary School
KINDERGARTEN:
(Private)
* Saint Columban College Preschool
* Holy Child Academy Preschool
* Jack & Jill Preschool
* Pagadian Montessori Center
* Doña Aurelia Learning Center
* Happy Hearts School
(Public)
* none

Recognitions

Saint Columban College- College of Education
*2005 National 8th placer
*Center for Academic Excellence and Development in Education for Region IX
(recognized by the Commission on Higher Education)
Saint Columban College- College of Commerce
*Center for Academic Excellence and Development in Accountancy for Region IX
(recognized by the Commission on Higher Education)
Saint Columban College- College of Computer Studies
*Center for Academic Excellence and Development in Information Technology for Region IX
(recognized by the Commission on Higher Education)

External links

* [http://www.paglist.com/ Pagadian City Local Classifieds]
* [http://www.pagadian.org/ Pagadian City Local News and Information]
* [http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/ Mindanao Examiner Newspaper]
* [http://72.167.172.144/smf/index.php Pagadian Forum]
* [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/pagadiancity/index.php?id1=13 Pagadian City]
* [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.unsapa.com/ The Leading Pagadian City News, Zamboanga del Sur News Website]

* [http://www.pagadian.com/ Pagadian's Website]
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru9/R9tourism/pag_facts.htm Basic Facts for Pagadian]