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F r o m W i k i p e d i a , t h e f r e e e n c y c l o p e d i a
Component city in Albay, Philippines
Component city in Bicol Region, Philippines
Ligao
City of Ligao
Ligao City Hall
Flag
Seal
Nickname:
″Sunflower Capital of the Philippines″
Anthem: Here Forever I will Be
Map of Albay with Ligao highlighted
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°13′N 123°31′E / 13.22°N 123.52°E / 13.22; 123.52 Country Philippines Region Bicol Region Province Albay District
3rd district Founded 1608 Cityhood February 21, 2001 Barangays Barangays ) • Type Sangguniang Panlungsod • Mayor Fernando Vallejo Gonzalez • Vice Mayor Jaypee David • Representative Fernando T. Cabredo • City Council
Jaypee M. David
Gerardo M. Palmiano
Sherwin P. Quising
Jowe G. Cañaveral
Sophia G. Monasterial
Mariano C. Manlangit Jr.
Emmanuel C. Ribaya
Felipe O. Alday
Amado V. Manlangit Jr.
Helen V. Abalos
• Electorate 70,983 voters (2022 ) • Total 246.75 km 2 mi ) Elevation
197 m (646 ft ) Highest elevation
2,442 m (8,012 ft ) Lowest elevation
3 m (10 ft ) • Total 118,096 • Density 480/km2 mi ) • Households
26,049 • Income class 4th city income class • Poverty incidence
24.74
% (2021)[4] • Revenue ₱ 860.3 million (2020) • Assets ₱ 3,042 million (2020) • Expenditure ₱ 657.3 million (2020) • Liabilities ₱ 2,688 million (2020) • Electricity Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) Time zone UTC+8 (PST )ZIP code
4504
PSGC
IDD : area code +63 (0)52 Native languages Tagalog, West Miraya Website ligaocity
Ligao , officially the City of Ligao (Central Bikol : Siyudad kan Ligao ; Filipino : Lungsod ng Ligao ), is a 4th class component city in the province of Albay , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 118,096 people.[3]
Ligao is 27 kilometres (17 mi ) from Legazpi City and 500 kilometres (310 mi ) from Manila .
Etymology [ edit ]
Ligao was named after the word ticau , an abundant tree that has poisonous leaves used to catch fish from rivers and creeks. Another variation is from the Tagalog word ligaw which means to court or win a woman’s love.[5] Cavasi .
History [ edit ]
Historical Ligao Municipal Hall
During the 16th century, Ligao was started as a small settlement. In 1606, it was founded as a barrio of Polangui , and then to Oas in 1665. One year later, in 1666, it became an independent municipality.
Cityhood [ edit ]
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 [ edit ]
Barangays [ edit ]
Ligao City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios .
There are 11 urban and 44 rural barangays, of which 3 are coastal barangays.
Allang
Amtic
Bacong
Bagumbayan (Poblacion )
Balanac
Baligang
Barayong
Basag
Batang
Bay
Binanowan
Binatagan (Poblacion )
Bobonsuran
Bonga
Busac
Busay
Cabarian
Calzada (Poblacion )
Catburawan
Cavasi (Poblacion )
Culliat
Dunao (Poblacion )
Francia
Guilid (Poblacion )
Herrera(Poblacion )
Layon
Macalidong
Mahaba
Malama
Maonon
Nasisi
Nabonton
Oma-Oma
Palapas
Pandan
Paulba
Paulog
Pinamaniquian
Pinit
Ranao-Ranao
San Vicente
Santa Cruz (Poblacion )
Tagpo (Poblacion )
Tambo
Tandarora
Tastas
Tinago (Poblacion )
Tinampo
Tiongson
Tomolin (Poblacion )
Tuburan (Poblacion )
Tula-Tula Grande
Tula-Tula Pequeño
Tupas
Climate [ edit ]
Climate data for Ligao
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
26 79 )
27 81 )
28 82 )
30 86 )
30 86 )
30 86 )
29 84 )
29 84 )
29 84 )
28 82 )
28 82 )
27 81 )
28 83 )
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
22 72 )
22 72 )
22 72 )
23 73 )
24 75 )
25 77 )
25 77 )
24 75 )
24 75 )
24 75 )
24 75 )
23 73 )
24 74 )
Average precipitation mm (inches)
138
83 74 50 108
165
202
165
190
186
188
183
1,732
Average rainy days
16.8
11.9
13.5
13.8
20.5
25.2
27.4
26.2
26.1
24.7
20.7
18.5
245.3
Source: Meteoblue[6]
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 [ edit ]
Elected officials [ edit ]
Members of the Ligao City Council
Position
Name
District Representative Fernando T. Cabredo
Chief Executive of the Ligao City
Mayor Fernando V. Gonzalez
Presiding Officer of the City Council of Ligao
Vice Mayor Jaypee David
Members of the City Council
Albert Bichara
Amado Manlangit
Ana Manlangit
Sherwin Quising
Ted Residilla
Felipe Alday
Jurlan Buello
Manny Ribaya
Steve Gonzales
Phia Monasterial
Demographics [ edit ]
Population census of Ligao Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1903 17,687 — 1918 21,467 +1.30% 1939 27,927 +1.26% 1948 37,331 +3.28% 1960 53,376 +3.02% 1970 56,765 +0.62% 1975 61,548 +1.64% 1980 69,860 +2.56% 1990 72,560 +0.38% 1995 80,861 +2.05% 2000 90,603 +2.47% 2007 101,179 +1.53% 2010 104,914 +1.33% 2015 111,399 +1.15% 2020 118,096 +1.15% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]
Economy [ edit ]
Poverty incidence of Ligao
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.
A local Mall Chain, LCC Malls, opened one of their branches here last December 2013.
Education [ edit ]
Ligao City is home to several public and private schools.
Elementary schools [ edit ]
These are the current elementary schools in the city.[19] [20] [21]
Abella Elementary School
Allang Elementary School
Bacong Elementary School
Bagacay Elementary School (Malama Elementary School Extension)
Balanac Elementary School
Baligang Elementary School
Barayong Elementary School
Basag Elementary School
Batang Elementary School
Batang Elementary School (Tobgon Extension)
Binanowan Elementary School
Bonga Elementary School
Busac Elementary School
Busay Elementary School
Cabarian Elementary School
Catburawan Elementary School
Cristina R. PrincElementary Schoola Memorial Elementary School
Culliat Elementary School
Don Teotimo Elementary School
Francia Elementary School
Greenfield Elementary School (LWCElementary School(B ) Extension)
Herrera Elementary School
Layon Elementary School
Ligao East Central School
Ligao WElementary Schoolt Central Elem School (Binatagan)
Ligao WElementary Schoolt Central Elem School (Poblacion)
Macael Elementary School (Pandan Elementary School Extension)
Macalidong Elementary School
Mahaba Elementary School
Malama Elementary School
Maonon Elementary School
Nabonton Elementary School
Nabonton Elementary School (Buga Extension)
Oma-Oma Elementary School
Palapas Elementary School
Pandan Elementary School
Paulba Elementary School
Paulog Elementary School
Pinamaniquian Elementary School
Pinit Elementary School
Quiasa Elementary School (Macalidong Elementary School Extension)
San Vicente Elementary School
Sta. Cruz Elementary School
Tambac Elementary School
Tambo Elementary School
Tandarura Elementary School
Tastas Elementary School
Tinago Elementary School
Tinampo Elementary School
Tiongson Elementary School
Tupas Elementary School
High schools [ edit ]
These are the current high schools in the city.[22]
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 [ edit ]
These are the private schools currently opearting in the city.[23]
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.
Higher educational institutions [ edit ]
These are the colleges in the city.[24]
Ligao Community College (LiComCo)
Infotech Development System Colleges
RENET Technological College and the Computer Arts Technology
Computer Arts and Technological College (CAT College)[25]
Gallery [ edit ]
Notable [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)" . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved July 8, 2021 .
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024 .
^ "HISTORY" . City of Ligao . Retrieved April 26, 2024 .
^
"Ligao City, Albay : Average Temperatures and Rainfall" . Meteoblue. Retrieved December 29, 2018 .
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)" . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved June 20, 2016 .
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF) . Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay . National Statistics Office . Retrieved June 29, 2016 .
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)" . Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007 National Statistics Office . {{cite encyclopedia }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )
^
"Province of Albay" . Municipality Population Data . Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016 .
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^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF) . Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015" . Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022 .
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" . Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024 .
^ "East District" . depedligaocity.net . Retrieved April 2, 2021 .
^ "South District" . depedligaocity.net . Retrieved April 2, 2021 .
^ "West District" . depedligaocity.net . Retrieved April 2, 2021 .
^ "Secondary Schools" . depedligaocity.net . Retrieved April 2, 2021 .
^ "Private Schools" . depedligaocity.net . Retrieved April 2, 2021 .
^ "City Profile | Ligao BaLinkBayan" . Retrieved April 3, 2021 .
^ "Ligao Campus – CAT COLLEGE, INC" . Retrieved April 3, 2021 .
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