Daraga, Albay

Daraga Banuaan kan Daraga
—  Municipality  —
Map of Albay showing the location of Daraga.
Daraga Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°9′43″N 123°41′38″E / 13.16194°N 123.69389°E / 13.16194; 123.69389Coordinates: 13°9′43″N 123°41′38″E / 13.16194°N 123.69389°E / 13.16194; 123.69389
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region (Region V)
Province	Albay
District	2nd district of Albay
Founded	June 12, 1772
Barangays	54
Government
- Mayor	Hon. Gerry R. Jaucian
- Vice Mayor	Carlos Baylon
Area
- Total	118.6 km2 (45.8 sq mi)
Population (2007)
- Total	110,625
- Density	932.8/km2 (2,415.8/sq mi)
Demonym	Daragueño
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	4501
Dialing code	52
Income class	1st class
Website	www.daraga.gov.ph

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 Cagsawa Church, which was buried by the 1814 eruption of Mayon Volcano.

An old photograph of the Cagsawa ruins with the facade still standing.

Year	Event
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 of Camalig.
1772	Cagsawa was changed to Salcedo by Simon de Anda and later renamed Daraga
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.
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
1974	The first 4x elected Mayor Hon. Viciente Jaucian earns awards.
2006	MUDFLOWS from the slopes of the Mayon volcano, triggered by heavy rains from typhoon "Reming" (international codename: Durian) buried at least eight villages. More than 20.000 Individuals were evacuated. Thousands lost their homes.
2007	The National Museum declared the four-century old Daraga "Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church" in this town as a national cultural treasure in the country.
2010	Mayor Gerry R. Jaucian continuously negotiating for the establishment of the Bicol International Airport with the proposed construction site in Barangay Alobo.

February 1, 1814 was Mayon's deadliest eruption.

Geographical location

The Municipality of Daraga is located in the Southwest portion of Albay Province or at geographical coordinates of between 123 124 degrees longitude and between 13 14 degrees latitude. It is bounded on the North by Legazpi City; on the south by the Province of Sorsogon particularly the municipality of Pilar; on the East by Legazpi City and on the West by the Municipalities of Camalig and Jovellar.

Demography

The 2007 municipal population of 110,625 is distributed among the urban and rural Barangays. The urban population is 48.54% while Rural Population completes the remaining 51.45%; and the Built-up Density is 5,659 Persons/ km². It has a literacy rate of 96.08%. the municipality growth rate is 1.3%.

In terms of employment and livelihood, farming ranks high at 33.53%, crafts and related workers as well as elementary occupations follows second with 17.71% and 21.89% respectively.

Development

The legendary account gives meaning to the name DARAGA which refers to the more popular meaning of a Maiden. It is the local term for unmarried woman not only in the municipality of DARAGA but also in the entire Bicol Region. The early beginnings of Daraga dates back to 12th century where the settlement underwent several changes in location due to the constant threats posed by Mayon Volcano, adopting names from Budiao to Cagsawa and finally Daraga.

Daraga emerged to be progressive and prosperous in economy eventually becoming a first class municipality. The town economy, originally agriculture-based., has rapidly transformed into an eclectic emerging urban system enjoying the economic opportunities of being contiguously located to the urban center of Legazpi City. It draws trade relations with the island province of Masbate through the nearby Port of Pilar. It is strategically located along the Maharlika Highway being centrally accessible from Manila and the Visayas, as well as the other municipalities of Eastern Bicol Peninsula.

Climate

The municipality of DARAGA has a general climate characterized by Dry Season with a very pronounced Maximum Rainfall from November to December. Prevailing wind is in the general direction from North East to South West.

Area

A land-locked municipality, DARAGA has a total land area of 118.860 square kilometers. This is about 4.70% of the land area of Albay Province. This municipal land area is distributed among the present 12 urban barangays and 42 rural barangays. The urban barangays have aggregate areas of 9.08 square kilometers or 7.59% while the Rural barangays makes-up the remaining 110.78 square kilometers or 92.41% of the total Municipal land area.

Elevation

The Municipality of Daraga has predominantly Very Low Elevation (0–100 m) occupying about 80.63 square kilometers or 67.27% of the total municipal land area. The surface terrain is generally characterized by combination of levl to nearly level areas, Gentle to Undulating Areas and Undulating to Rolling Areas.

Soil

The different soil types to be found within the Municipality of Daraga are the Mayon Gravelly Sandy Loam, Annam Clay Loam, Gravelly Sandy Loam, Legazpi Fine Sandy Loam (Stoney Phase), Sevilla Clay Loam and Sevilla Clay .

The underlying geology are made up of several types, namely Alluvium, Shale and Sandstone Limestone and Basalt and Andesite Series. The prevalent geologic type is the Shale and Sandstone Sequence and other equally significant geologic types such as alluvium. Recent Volcanic, Crystalline Limestone and Psyroclastine Limestone are found near the base of Mayon Volcano mostly in the urban barangays.

Minerals

Minerals available within the municipality of Daraga are non-metallic consisting of Gravel, and Boulders. These minerals are abundant in Barangays Budiao, Busay, Bañadero and Matnog brought down from the slopes of Mayon Volcano during occurrences of volcanic eruptions and rains.

Drainage

The surface drainage pattern of the Municipality of Daraga is largely affected by the water run-off coming from Mayon Volcano coupled with those from other directions. Major river systems which conveys and acts as natural drainage channel as well as water source includes the 1) Yawa River in Barangay Cullat, Malobago, Kilicao, Tagas, Binitayan & Bañag which connects to the Albay Gulf in Legazpi City; 2) Colabos Creek in Bañag, San Roque, Market Area, Sagpon, and Bagumbayan; 3) Quillarena River in Malabog & Budiao; 4) Gumacon Creek in Barangay Maroroy, Tagas; and 5) Gulang-Gulang Creek in Barangay Pandan.

Transportation

Transportation plays major supporting role in the social and economic development of a locality. It provides the means by which people and goods can circulate to and from any direction. The local government unit is mandated pursuant to Republic act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 to undertake measures to enhance its transportation system. The Municipality of Daraga possess a transportation system which supports its present functional role particularly in terms of economic development. Reasonable assessment is necessary in order to effectively enhance transportation system within the municipality.

The Municipality of Daraga has a total Road Network of about 129.01 kilometers. This is categorized either as National Roads, Provincial Roads, Municipal Roads and Barangay Roads. These barangay Roads comprised the bulk of the municipality road network system. About 24.97% are concrete paved while the remaining 75.03% remains in Asphalt, Gravel of Earth fill pavement conditions. These are about 25 bridges within the municipality and 66.22% of which are within barangay roads while the other bridges are part of national, provincial of barangay roads.

The Philippine National Railways passes through the Municipality of Daraga regularly on its way to Legazpi City or to Manila. It has a station in Barangay Market Area where the arrival and departure schedule is 5:14 AM and 3:30 PM respectively. However station facilities needs further improvement

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 I][mkmkm nternational 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.

Commerce

The municipality of Daraga has diverse existing industries. These industries are situated mostly in Urban Area as well as in strategic rural barangays. Such industries consists of the following: 1) Isarog Pulp & Papers, Co. Inc., 2) Various Abaca Handicraft Manufacturers; 3) Various Printing Press; 4) Various Furniture/Upholstery Shops; 5) Various Aluminum and Glass Manufacturers; 6) Various Rice and Feed Mills; 7) Gravel and Sand Quarrying 8) Various Concrete Products Manufacturing; 9) Various Repair Shops; 10) Various Welding Shops; 11) Various Machine Shop/Iron Works; 12) Rubber Craft; 13) Marble Works; 14) Electronics Repair Shop; 15) Various Gasoline Stations; 16) Various Bakeries/Bakeshop; 17) Cocolumber Processor; 18) Meat Products Processing; and 19) Floor Wax Repacker.

There are 927 existing commercial establishment spread around the municipality with 32 Banking and Financing agencies, 84 wholesaler and trading firms, 518 retailers, 252 service shops and offices and 40 real estate firms. |

Tourism

The Municipality of Daraga possesses both existing and potential tourist spots or attractions. Its existing tourist spots/attractions are the Cagsawa Ruins and Resort & Our Lady of the Gate Parish .

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 Our Lady of the Gate Parish was constructed in 1773 atop Sta. Maria Hill in Brgy. San Roque 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) Sumlang 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.

Barangays	Class	Population1	Area (ha)	Barangay head
Alcala	Rural	2501	116.1802	ESTER L. LLANDEZA
Alobo	Rural	683	160.6478	DEXTER L. MARMOL
Anislag	Urban	4823	858.4977	ALWEN L. NIMO
Bagumbayan	Urban	3289	132.5419	MARK C. MAGALONA
Balinad	Urban	1395	153.7430	ESTER LL. LONDONIO
Bañadero	Rural	1577	204.0003	PERFECTO E. LLENARESAS
Bañag	Urban	2798	27.3543	GAYZEL C. MANDANE
Bascaran	Urban	3392	423	TEODORO L. LEGSON
Bigao	Rural	887	296.0832	SALVADOR MIRAVALLES
Binitayan	Urban	4212	24.0552	CELILIA A. AREVALO
Bongalon	Rural	1053	73.4752	FERELYN M. SEVA
Budiao	Rural	1742	290.0678	JEFFERSON M. MAPULA
Burgos	Rural	999	148.6710	MERIAM M. MILLENA
Busay	Rural	2098	213.7914	AMADO B. LOREJO
Canarom	Rural	490	247.3559	EFREN M. LLASOS
Cullat	Rural	1420	30.7778	LUIS D. ESPEJO
de la Paz	Rural	734	73.1887	MARIA L. MARJALINO
Dinoronan	Rural	562	61.0673	HIRFA M. ESPADILLA
Gabawan	Rural	1802	93.1821	ROBERTO C. OBISPO
Gapo	Rural	1853	389.2490	JESUS M. MAGDAONG JR
Ibaugan	Rural	486	179.0034	RAUL LL. MALTO
Ilawod	Urban	1851	18.4240	TEDDY A. VILLANUEVA
Inarado	Rural	1621	682.2203	ROMMEL N. MARTICIO
Kidaco	Rural	1110	116.0303	AMELIA MAGALLANO
Kilicao	Urban	3752	379.4295	ERIBERTO M. MADRONA
Kimantong	Urban	1838	20.9764	JOEY M. MAÑAGO
Kinawitan	Rural	378	78.4592	EDUARDO N. LUBIANO
Kiwalo	Rural	1162	57.6508	JANET L. LORILLA
Lacag	Rural	2217	383.8633	ARTHUR L. LLABORE SR.
Mabini	Rural	573	124.8330	RANULFO N. LLORERA
Malabog	Rural	4049	287.4584	ALVIN L. MONTALLANA
Malobago	Rural	1205	61.5571	EDUARDO LL. MAZO
Maopi	Rural	1000	252.9489	ALEX M.LOTERIÑA
Market Area	Urban	2616	20.8215	WILFREDO N. NAYVE
Maroroy	Urban	4829	73.5990	AGNES O. MENDOZA
Matnog	Rural	1459	270.1466	BONIFACIO M. ODIVER
Mayon	Rural	1564	356.6953	ADORACION BLAZO
Mi-isi	Rural	862	518.1970	ELMER A. LORICA
Nabasan	Rural	597	552.1423	MENCHE A. LLAMASARES
Namantao	Rural	1558	363.0704	MARILOU LLANETA
Pandan	Rural	1321	94.3188	ROSALITO CIMANES
Peñafrancia	Urban	2503	193.7429	JOSE M. LOBAS
Sagpon	Urban	6876	29.6158	GUALBERTO C. MATUTINA
Salvacion	Rural	3212	551.6138	NELSON N. MABINI
San Rafael	Rural	278	32.6412	ALODEA M. LISAY
San Ramon	Rural	1518	784.9949	AIDAR L. LLAGUNO
San Roque	Urban	4388	41.9651	VICTOR U. PERETE
San Vicente Grande	Rural	960	346.5665	ELENA M. VIBAR
San Vicente Pequeño	Rural	312	63.6688	GONZALO N. MARFIL SR.
Sipi	Urban	3420	38.9200	DEXTER BILLY M. LORICA
Tabon-Tabon	Rural	2415	207.9939	RIC M. RODRIGUEZA
Tagas	Urban	7786	100.4492	CHERRY M. MAYOR
Talahib	Rural	515	341.9260	NIEVES M. JACOB
Villahermosa	Rural	2084	414.7122	ELADIO L. RODRIGUEZA

¹2007 census Source:
Land Area and PB: Daraga Municipal and Developing Office
Population: NSO 2007 Census

Government Officials

City Mayor: Hon. Gerry R. Jaucian (2010 - present)

Schools

Elementary^#

Daraga North Central School1 Alcala ES Alobo ES Anislag ES Bagtang ES Balinad ES Bañadero ES Bañag ES Bascaran ES Bigao ES Binitayan ES Bongalon ES Budiao ES Burgos ES Busay ES Carolina ES Cullat ES

Canarom ES Dela Paz ES 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 Maopi ES Maroroy ES Matnog ES

Mayon ES Mi-isi ES Nabasan ES Namantao ES Pandan ES Peñafrancia ES IMPACT LC San Rafael ES San Ramon ES San Vicente Grande ES San Vicente Pequeño ES Tabon-tabon ES Tagas ES Talahib ES Villahermosa ES Bicol University Integrated Laboratory School (BUCEILS)

• ^#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

} High School Daraga NHS Anislag NHS Malabog NHS Lacag NHS Bascaran NHS Banadero NHS San Vicente Grande HS Kilicao HS Immaculate Concepcion College of Albay (ICCA) High School Department United Institute (U.I.) High School Department Mary's Child Science Oriented School (MCSOS) High School Department Bicol College (BC) High School Department. College Daraga Community College (DComC) Immaculate Concepcion College of Albay (ICCA) Bicol University College of Education (BUCE) Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management (BUCBEM) Bicol University College of Social Science and Philosophy (BUCSSP) Bicol College (BC) External links DILG Regional Office No. 5 (Bicol Region) Region V Local Government Units Sto. Domingo Albay Official Website Bicolano Radio Stations Online Otopphilippines Website Philippine Standard Geographic Code 2000 Philippine Census Information Local Government of Daraga Cagsawa Ruins References