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Daraga is a 1st class Municipality in the Province of Albay , Philippines . According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 101,031 people in 20,082 households.


HISTORY


  • 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 Camalig.

  • 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.

  • 1872 - Cagsawa was changed to Salcedo by Simon de Anda and later renamed Daraga

  • 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



BARANGAYS


Daraga is politically subdivided into 54 Barangay s.



  • Alcala

  • Alobo

  • Anislag

  • Bagumbayan

  • Balinad

  • Bañadero

  • Bañag

  • Bascaran

  • Bigao

  • Binitayan

  • Bongalon

  • Budiao

  • Burgos

  • Busay

  • Cullat

  • Canaron

  • Dela Paz

  • Dinoronan
  • Gabawan

  • Gapo

  • Ibaugan

  • Ilawod Area Pob. (Dist.2)

  • Inarado

  • Kidaco

  • Kilicao

  • Kimantong

  • Kinawitan

  • Kiwalo

  • Lacag

  • Mabini

  • Malabog

  • Malobago

  • Maopi

  • Market Area Pob. (Dist. 1)

  • Maroroy

  • Matnog
  • Mayon

  • Mi-isi

  • Nabasan

  • Namantao

  • Pandan

  • Peñafrancia

  • Sagpon

  • Salvacion

  • San Rafael

  • San Ramon

  • San Roque

  • San Vicente Grande

  • San Vicente Pequeño

  • Sipi

  • Tabon-tabon

  • Tagas

  • Talahib

  • Villahermosa




GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS


Mayor: Gerry R. Jaucian

Vice Mayor: Carlos V. Baylon

SB Member:
  • Marlene R. Magayanes

  • Alex L. Coma

  • Henry M. Jacob

  • Pedro T. Marcellana III

  • Ramon C. Lawenko

  • Glen M. Uy

  • Amado V. Mier

  • Jesus N. Llabore



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