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Masbate
Masbate, officially the Province of Masbate ( Masbateño: ''Probinsya san Masbate''; tl, Lalawigan ng Masbate), is an island province in the Philippines located near the midsection of the nation's archipelago. Its provincial capital is Masbate City. The province consists of three major islands: Masbate, Ticao and Burias. Masbate is at the crossroads of two island groups: Visayas and Luzon. It is politically part of Bicol Region in the latter. However, from a bio-geographic and socio-ethno-linguistic perspective, Masbate is grouped in the former. History Masbate is one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines. Archaeological records show that Batungan (in Mandaon) and Bagumbayan (in Palanas) were major settlement sites during the Bronze Age (4000-1000 BC). The development of bronze metallurgy in South-East Asia coincided with an increasingly hierarchical society, firmly based on agricultural village settlements. It was these crucial changes, the introduction of new technol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masbate City
Masbate City, officially the City of Masbate (Masbateño language, Masbateño: ''Syudad san Masbate''; fil, Lungsod ng Masbate), is a 4th class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 104,522 people. As the only city in the province, Masbate City serves as the province's main commercial center and chief seaport. The city is more or less situated at the center of Masbate province and Masbate Island, about 212 aerial miles and 362 nautical miles from Manila. It is noted for its well-protected seaport, with Ticao Island acting as barrier against the effects of inclement weather from the north-east. Being located at the central part of the Philippine archipelago, the city serves as Bicol Region's gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao. It is accessible through sea and air transportation. The term "Masbate" comes from the latin "m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aroroy, Masbate
Aroroy, officially the Municipality of Aroroy, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,351 people. The town is known for the Kalanay Cave, one of the most important archaeological sites in Masbate province. Etymology The town of Aroroy (''Al-Oroy'' its former name), which came from the Spanish word for gold-''"oro"'', was established back in 1822 upon the arrival of a Chinese expedition. The Chinese fleet was composed of seven vessels called " pancos". They entered Lanang River, which is part of Puerto Barrera, the former name of the area now covered by Aroroy. A Moro named Talcum guided this expedition. They were sent by the Chinese merchants who came to Aroroy to explore for gold coins near Lanang River. History During that time, when the present Masbate province was still part of the province of Ibalon (present-day Albay), a captain from the Spanish Army named Gregorio Cordero of Tondo, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cawayan, Masbate
Cawayan, officially the Municipality of Cawayan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 69,265 people. Cawayan had an approximate income of Php 90,785,714.09 in 2012. Geography Barangays Cawayan is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Cawayan, Masbate, was 69,265 people, with a density of . Economy Agriculture The locals of Cawayan still largely depend on subsistence farming despite its topographic advantage to adapt commercial farming. The lack of funding for agriculture and infrastructure and its political insecurity due to the presence and activities of armed groups kept by political families and other subversive elements hinder the town's progress in spite of its geographical benefits. Being primarily plain and flat, Cawayan is conducive to cattle farming. Grasslands are abundant in the plains and in the gentle slopes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milagros, Masbate
Milagros, officially the Municipality of Milagros, is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,538 people. It is facing the Asid Gulf and is the largest municipality in the province in terms of land area. Etymology Milagros got its name from Spanish word ''Milagro'' meaning miracle. Stories handed down from generation to generation told us that the community was founded by early settlers who are peace loving and faithful converted Christians. Early then, coastal communities are the center of trade and commerce because of its facility to transport goods and products to and from the other communities. These are often the targets of marauding “moro” bandits who pillage and wreak havoc to victim communities. News of the atrocities caused by these heartless invaders sent shivers to the bones of those unwarring communities. One day a flotilla of v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baleno, Masbate
Baleno, officially the Municipality of Baleno, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,855 people. Geography Barangays Baleno is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Baleno, Masbate, was 28,855 people, with a density of . Economy Points of Activity The Municipality of Baleno is a median town for provincial buses coming from Metro Manila and Bicol Region to various towns beyond Baleno, including Aroroy, Balud and Mandaon Mandaon, officially the Municipality of Mandaon, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,122 people. Geography Barangays Mandaon is politically subdivided into .... Some of the notable bus liners that bypass the town are Isarog Bus Liners and Raymond Transportation. Barangay Poblacion in Baleno is the seat of the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cataingan, Masbate
Cataingan, officially the Municipality of Cataingan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,623 people. It is about southeast of Masbate City. History In 1948, Placer, then a barrio of this town, was separated as a town by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948. Three years later, in 1951, the barrios of Limbuhan, Guindawahan, Palho, Casabangan, Salvacion, Alegria, Tanke, Bundukan, Bugtong, and Cabangrayan were separated from Cataingan and created into the town of Limbuhan. Placer, at that time of its creation, included the entire present day Municipality of Esperanza (which was then known as Barrio Esperanza). Geography Barangays Cataingan is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Cataingan was 50,623 people, with a density of . Cataingan is one of the municipalities and cities of Masbate where Masbate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Placer, Masbate
Placer, officially the Municipality of Placer, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,340 people. By virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed on June 16, 1948, the barrio of Placer was constituted as its own municipality, separate from Cataingan. At the time of its creation, Placer included the entire present-day municipality of Esperanza, which was then a barrio of Placer (its largest barrio). It is one of the only four municipalities in Masbate which is dominantly Cebuano-speaking, the other being the adjacent municipalities of Esperanza; Esperanza separated from Placer in 1959., Pio V. Corpuz, and Cawayan. Geography Barangays Placer is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Placer, Masbate, was 56,340 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esperanza, Masbate
Esperanza, officially the Municipality of Esperanza, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,534 people. About 60% of the population lives along the coastline, most of whom are fishermen. It is about 4 hours travel south of Masbate City with some roads and highways still undeveloped. Esperanza has several beaches, among them Gamay Na Baybay Beach, Talisay (Punta) Beach and Manok Manok Beach. Esperanza is a predominantly Cebuano speaking municipality, with a majority of its settlers tracing their ancestries from northern Cebu, particularly from Bogo. Esperanza is one of the four municipalities which are predominantly Cebuano speaking in the province of Masbate. History People in the 1970s to early 1990s were heavily dependent on the water resources in the so-called ''Kapayawan'', which means "deep well". It is the only safe water source for the majority of the people living in the area. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batuan, Masbate
Batuan, officially the Municipality of Batuan, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,610 people. It is located at the southern point of Ticao Island. It is the smallest municipality in Masbate, both in land area and population. In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the Municipality of Batuan. The municipality is home to the Bongsanglay Natural Park. Geography Barangays Batuan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Burgos * Cañares * Camvañez * Costa Rica * Danao * Gibraltar * Mabuhay * Matabao * Nasandig * Panisihan * Poblacion * Rizal * Royroy * Sawang Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Batuan, Masbate, was 14,610 people, with a density of . Economy Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seascape of Ticao The municipality is part of Ticao island, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Jacinto, Masbate
San Jacinto, officially the Municipality of San Jacinto, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,686 people. It is located on Ticao Island. Geography Barangays San Jacinto is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of San Jacinto, Masbate, was 29,686 people, with a density of . Economy Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seascape of Ticao The municipality is part of Ticao island, which is known as an ''archaeological landscape'', possessing thousands of pre-colonial artifacts such as the Baybayin-inscribed Rizal Stone, Ticao gold spike teeth, Burial jars of varying designs and sizes, jade beads, human face rock statues, and the ''Ticao petrographs''. Much of the homes in Ticao island use these archaeological finds to design their interiors. The island is also an ''ecological frontier'' for the conservation of manta ray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Fernando, Masbate
San Fernando, officially the Municipality of San Fernando, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,600 people. It is located on Ticao Island. The economy of the town is based on fishing, farming, and other trades. In 1951, the barrios of Batuan, Burgos, Gibraltar, Costa Rica, Panisihan, and Matabao were separated from San Fernando to form the town of Batuan. Geography Barangays San Fernando is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of San Fernando, Masbate, was 21,600 people, with a density of . Economy Archaeological and Ecological Landscape and Seascape of Ticao The municipality is part of Ticao Island, which is known as an ''archaeological landscape'', possessing thousands of pre-colonial artifacts such as the Baybayin-inscribed Rizal Stone, Ticao gold spike teeth, Burial jars of varying designs and sizes, jade beads, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palanas, Masbate
Palanas, officially the Municipality of Palanas, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,322 people. Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang. It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December. Geography Barangays Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Palanas, Masbate, was 27,322 people, with a density of . Economy References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
