Etymology
Ligao was named after the word "ticau", an abundant tree which has poisonous trees used to catch fishes from rivers and creeks. It was formerly known as Cavasi.History
During the 16th century, Ligao was started as a small settlement. In 1606, it was founded as a barrio of Polangui, and then toCityhood
On January 2, 1997, Mayor Fernando V. Gonzalez's efforts has made possible the cityhood of Ligao. Four years later, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act 9008 on February 21, 2001, making it as the sixth city in the Bicol Region. It was ratified by majority of voters in a plebiscite on March 24 of this year.Geography
Barangays
Ligao City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays. There are 11 urban and 44 rural barangays, of which 3 are coastal barangays. Local Government As of May 2022. Mayor: Fernando Vallejo Gonzalez Vice Mayor: Jaypee David City Councilors: 1. Albert Bichara 2. Amado Manlangit 3. Ana Manlangit 4. Sherwin Quising 7. Jurlan Buello 8. Manny Ribaya 9. Steve Gonzales 10. Phia MonasterialClimate
The area of Ligao belongs to a combination of Types II and IV climate, and these are characterized by rainy season from July to December and dry season from January to June.Local Government
These are the elected local officials as of May 2022. Mayor: Fernando Vallejo Gonzalez Vice Mayor: Jaypee David City Councilors: 1. Albert Bichara 2. Amado Manlangit 3. Ana Manlangit 4. Sherwin Quising 5. Ted Residilla 6. Felipe Alday 7. Jurlan Buello 8. Manny Ribaya 9. Steve Gonzales 10. Phia MonasterialDemographics
Economy
As of May 2022, there are 2 major banks in operation. Landbank and Metrobank. BPI Direct BanKo also opened one of their branches here last 2019. Several famous fast food chains have also opened such as Jollibee and Mang Inasal. McDonald's is set to open this coming June of this year. A local Mall Chain, LCC Malls, opened one of their branches here last December 2013.Education
Ligao City is home to several public and private schools. Elementary Schools High Schools: *Bacong National HS *Barayong National HS *Bicol Regional Science HS *Cabarian National HS *Deogracias P. Princesa Memorial High School *Ligao City National Technical Vocational HS *Ligao National High School *Moonon NHS(Cabarian HS Extension) *Oma-oma National HS *Palapas National HS *Paulba National HS Private Schools: *Aletheia Christian Academy of Ligao Inc. *Arise and Shine Christian School of Ligao, Inc. *Cornerstone Development Center for Children Inc. *Fishermen of Christ Learning Center-Ligao *Holy Trinity Foundation Learning School *Kinder Home Learning Center *Ligao Adventist Elementary School Inc. *Ma. Cecilia Montessori School *Mayon Institute of Science and Technology *Nazarene Kindergarten School *One Asia Kids Academy *Our Children Montessori Foundation Inc. *St. Mary's Academy of Ligao *Vanderpol Christian Academy,Inc. Tertiary Level *Ligao Community College (LiComCo) *Infotech Development System Colleges *RENET Technological College and the Computer Arts Technology *Computer Arts and Technological College (CAT College)Gallery
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