Ligao City

Infobox Philippine city
infoboxtitle = City of Ligao
sealfile =
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_albay_ligao.png caption = Map of Albay showing the location of Ligao City.
region = Bicol Region (Region V)
province = Albay
districts = 3rd district of Albay
barangays = 55
class = 4th class city; partially urban
mayor = Linda Gonzalez Lakas-CMD
areakm2 = 308.90
pop2007 = 101,179
popden2000 = 293.31
coordinates =
trex = pandan

Ligao City is a 4th class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 101,179 people in 17,031 households.

History

The name Ligao came is derived from the local word "ticau", once an abundant tree whose poisonous leaves were used to catch fish in rivers or creeks. Most Ligaoeños, however, believe that the name Ligao was originally "licau" which means to take the long way around or to turn away from the ordinary or usual route.

Ligao started as a small settlement known as Cavasi in the 16th century. It grew in population as it attracted natives from nearby settlements. Eventually, power struggles among ambitious and aggressive leaders caused trouble as they created divisions among the settlement. There arose five divisions led by "maginoos" (chieftains): Pagkilatan, Maaban, Sampoñgan, Makabongay and Hokoman. Peace was only restored when Chieftain Pagkilatan was appointed supreme leader over the entire settlement with the approval of the other chieftains.

The town was founded as a barrio of Polangui in 1606, being ceded to Oas in 1665, and finally becoming an independent municipality in 1666.

Barangays

Ligao City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.

* Abella * Allang * Amtic * Bacong * Bagumbayan * Balanac * Baligang * Barayong * Basag * Batangs * Bay * Binanowan * Binatagan (Pob.) * Bobonsuran * Bonga * Busac * Busay * Cabarian * Calzada (Pob.)

* Catburawan * Cavasi * Culliat * Dunao * Francia * Guilid * Herrera * Layon * Macalidong * Mahaba * Malama * Maonon * Nasisi * Nabonton * Oma-oma * Palapas * Pandan * Paulba

* Paulog * Pinamaniquian * Pinit * Ranao-ranao * San Vicente * Santa Cruz (Pob.) * Tagpo * Tambo * Tandarora * Tastas * Tinago * Tinampo * Tiongson * Tomolin * Tuburan * Tula-tula Grande * Tula-tula Pequeño * Tupas

External links

* [http://wikitravel.org/en/Ligao_City Travel tips]
* [http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2113654400028972814HkGtEm St Stephen's Church]