Baganga
| Baganga | |
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| Coordinates: 07°34′N 126°34′E / 7.567°N 126.567°ECoordinates: 07°34′N 126°34′E / 7.567°N 126.567°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| District | 1st district of Davao Oriental |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arturo C. Monday |
| • Vice Mayor | Ramona B. Olea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 56,241 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8204 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| 112501000 | |
| Electorate | 30,985 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Baganga is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 56,241 people.
Baganga got its name from a thorny bush having plum like fruits that were abundant during the Spanish arrival. Others say that it was referred to a big mouth of a river that traversed the central part of the town.
The Mandaya tribes having a colourful presentation in giving receptions to the hungry Spaniards has encouraged the survivors to report to Spain how beautiful the town was. Thus, on the Villalobos expedition on August 7, 1543 it encouraged the chronicler Garcia Descalante Alvarado to take note and make the necessary observation to King Philip.
At the start, Baganga was under the Spanish rule. A part of the Encomienda de Bislig together with Cateel. Caraga and Hina-tuan of Surigao under Sargent Mayor Juan Camacho dela Peña. It was a Christian village under the diocese of Cebu. In 1849 Baganga together with other municipalities have its first Spanis Priest Fr. Gilbert, a Jesuit.
Don Bibiano Dela Salde (descendant of Don Pedro Elizalde of Tago, Surigao del Sur) became the 8th Mayor of Baganga and came under the American Rule in 1901 and created into a municipality under Organic Act of October 3, 1903 with 17 barangays namely: Mahan-ub, Dapnan, Lambajon, San Isidro, Mikit, Campawan, San Victor, Salingcomot, Saoquigue, Baculin, Bobonao, Batawan, Binondo, Ban-ao, Central and Kinablagan. Lucod was the 18th barangay created under Provincial Resolution No. 110.
The destruction made by the Japanese during the World War II in 1941 has created awareness among residents for new development. The restoration of local officials in 1949 opened venue of Agri-base development. Coconut, Abaca and fruit planting were in abundance followed by root crops of various species suitable to the soil.
Baganga is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.
This barangay is home to a lot of waterfalls, and one of the major attraction of "Campawan" is the so-called "Curtain Falls".
Dapnan is home to many white-sand beaches in Baganga like the famous Agawon Beach. The major industry of this small barangay is the coconut industry. Tourist spots:
On October 18 Kinablanganion celebrate the Araw Ng Kinablangan (Day of Kinablangan) or the Niyogan Festival. The economic strength is agriculture and fishing.
Schools:
Tourist spots:
Mahan-ub is derived its name from the river "mahan-ub". This Barangay is located in a remote area, and subdivided into 12 puroks (Olin, Catabuanan II, Banahao, Pagsingitan, Abuyuan, Coog, Mercedez, R. C., Kaputian, Kasunugan, Kati-han II, Bisaya). The present Barangay Chairman is Roy Aguilon Nazareno. Their economic strength is agruculture, producing rice, coconut, abaca, and logs. They celebrate the annual fiesta every June 13 in honor of the patron San Antonio de Padua. They celebrate the Araw ng Mahan-ub every June 11 the Carabao Festival.
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