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Angadanan, Isabela
Angadanan, officially the Municipality of Angadanan (; ; or Angadanan Nuevo), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 44,977. Etymology The town derived its name from the nearby Angaranan Creek, a notable geographical feature of the area. The creek serves a significant role in the early development and identity of the settlement. The creek's presence influenced the local ecosystem by providing a source of potable water for both people and livestock. It also likely served as a critical landmark for the town's first inhabitants. The decision to name the town after Angaranan Creek reflects the community's connection to the natural landscape and highlights the importance of the creek in the town's history and daily life. History The town of Angadanan was initially founded in the mid-18th century as a settlement in present-day Nueva Vizcaya, between the towns of Bagabag and Bayombong. In 1776, the Spaniards decided to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Agdangan
Agdangan, officially the Municipality of Agdangan (), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,764 people. Agdangan is from Lucena and from Manila. Etymology This place got its name from the word ''hagdanan'', a Tagalog word for ''stairs''. It was a former barrio of the nearby town Unisan of the then Tayabas province. History In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the Spanish Colonial era, the Atimonan was suffering from frequent attacks by Pirates and outlaws. A man from this place named Mariano Aguilar thought of moving to a safer place to live and dwell with his family. He asked a good friend and distant relative, Juan Salvador to help him find a nearby peaceful place to settle for good. Along with their immediate families, they walked through the forest south-west bound until they found a clean river. While traversing the riverside, they found a scenic body of water which was best described as l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |