Alegria, Surigao del Norte
- Alegria, Surigao del Norte
Alegria is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,923 people in 2,350 households.
Barangays
Alegria is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
* Alipao
* Anahaw
* Budlingin
* Camp Eduard (Geotina)
* Ferlda
* Gamuton
* Julio Ouano (Pob.)
* Ombong
* Poblacion (Alegria)
* Pongtud
* San Juan
* San Pedro
History
Alegria was created by Republic Act No. 5239. It was originally the sitio of Anahaw founded by immigrants from the municipality of Bacuag. Sitio Anahaw was situated near Lake Mainit, and would often be flooded due to heavy rains. During rainy seasons, the local families transferred to a place now called Alegria.
The name Alegria was derived from the Spanish word which means "lively". Its name was given by Judge Sixto Olga who happened to spend a night in the place. The people offered him a party dance. Because their affair was lively he told the people to change the name Anahaw to Alegria.
Alegria became a barrio in 1927. It was formerly one of the biggest barrios in the municipality of Mainit. The municipality extends from the boundary of Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, to Pungtod and Dayano that is the boundary of the mother municipality of Mainit.
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]
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