Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte | ||
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Paracale beach and Labo Church . | ||
Vice Governor Joseph V. Ascutia (LP) | | |
• Legislature | Camarines Norte Provincial Board | |
Area | ||
• Total | 2,320.07 km2 (895.78 sq mi) | |
• Rank | 55th out of 81 | |
Highest elevation | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | |
Population (2020 census)[2] | ||
• Total | 629,699 | |
• Rank | 51st out of 81 | |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
• Rank | 36th out of 81 | |
Divisions | ||
• Independent cities | 0 | |
• Component cities | 0 | |
• Municipalities | ||
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Website | www |
Camarines Norte (
History
Spanish colonial era
Spanish conquistador
, obsessed by them about which he heard from natives there of existing gold mines.In 1573,
When Camarines Norte was separated from Ambos Camarines in 1829, it was assigned the towns of Daet, as capital, Talisay, Indan (now
Seventeen years later, it lost Sipocot, Lupi and Ragay to Camarines Sur in exchange for the town of
Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur provinces were briefly merged from 1854 to 1857 into Ambos Camarines (ambos is Spanish for "both"). In 1858, these provinces were separated and were merged into Ambos Camarines once again in 1893.
When
Native settlements, which include Mambulao and Paracale, were already thriving when the Spaniards arrived. Indan and Daet were the other settlements besides Capalonga. But Paracale remained the most sought after because of its gold mines. [citation needed]
The towns were chiefly inhabited by
Daet revolt
From April 14–17, 1898, local members of the
American era
During the American era, Ambos Camarines province was divided into Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur once again in 1917.
By virtue of Act 2809 of March 3, 1919,
Japanese occupation era
The first guerrilla encounter in the Philippines during the
The general headquarters of
Philippine independence
Under the Marcos dictatorship
On the evening of September 23, 1972, President
On June 14, 1982 Marcos administration forces opened fire on protesters from different barrios, who were marching to demand an increase in copra prices, and to denounce "fake elections" and Cocofed. Four people died on the spot, and at least 50 were injured. Two of those who were seriously wounded died two months later.[7] This has come to be known as the "1981 Daet massacre," and four of those killed have since been honored by having their names engraved on the Wall of Remembrance at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani memorial.[8]
Contemporary
Extreme weather incidents in the 1990s
During the 1990s, Camarines Norte was among the provinces most strongly hit by two of the twelve most severe typhoons in Philppine History - Typhoon Angela, locally known as Rosing, in November 1995; and Typhoon Babs, locally known "Loleng" in October 1998.[9]
Geography
Camarines Norte covers a total area of 2,320.07 square kilometres (895.78 sq mi)
One of the six provinces comprising Region V (Bicol), it is bounded on the northeast by the Philippine Sea, east by the San Miguel Bay, west by Lamon Bay, southwest by Quezon province, and southeast by Camarines Sur.
Its capital town,
Climate
Climate data for Camarines Norte | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.6 (83.5) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32 (90) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.8 (89.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.1 (86.2) |
28.9 (84.0) |
30.8 (87.5) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.0 (76.9) |
Average rainy days | 20 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 199 |
Source: Storm247[10] |
Administrative divisions
Camarines Norte is subdivided into two
† Provincial capital
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Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 45,503 | — |
1918 | 52,081 | +0.90% |
1939 | 98,324 | +3.07% |
1948 | 103,702 | +0.59% |
1960 | 188,091 | +5.09% |
1970 | 262,207 | +3.37% |
1975 | 288,406 | +1.93% |
1980 | 308,007 | +1.32% |
1990 | 390,982 | +2.41% |
1995 | 439,151 | +2.20% |
2000 | 470,654 | +1.50% |
2007 | 513,785 | +1.22% |
2010 | 542,915 | +2.03% |
2015 | 583,313 | +1.38% |
2020 | 629,699 | +1.52% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][12][13] |
The population of Camarines Norte in the 2020 census was 629,699 people,[2] with a density of 270 inhabitants per square kilometre or 700 inhabitants per square mile.
Religion
The majority of the population are followers of
Prior to colonization, the region had a complex religious system which involved various deities. Among these deities include: Gugurang, the supreme god who dwells inside of
Language
The
Camarines Norte is unique among the Tagalog provinces for its proximity to the
Economy
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The province's economy largely depends on agriculture, with grain crops, vegetables, coconuts, root crops and fruits, but they are well known with small sweet pineapple .
The four major manufacturing and processing industries in the province are mining (particularly gold and iron ore), jewelry craft, pineapple and coconut industry.
Other sources of the province's economical stability are from the growth of numbers in terms of tourists. The province offers various attractions for foreign people, i.e. beaches, mountains, and religious places. Due to the sudden increments, the province's economy will continue to grow and expand for further improvements to caters to the likes of people.
Infrastructure
The province has an international seaport located at Barangay Osmeña, Jose Panganiban town servicing one of its major industries, Pan Century Surfactants. The seaport is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the town proper and an hour ride to the capital town of Daet.
The province has 13 fishing ports in the coastal municipalities and one feeder airport in Bagasbas, Daet.
Festivals and Events
The Bantayog Festival
The Bantayog Festival is a historical commemorating festival in Camarines Norte that features the first Rizal monument which is also the centerpiece of the celebration held simultaneous with the foundation anniversary of the province.[26] The Bantayog Festival is also celebrated in each town of the province with their own festivals such as the “Pinayasan” in Daet; “Palayogan” (from the root word Palay and Niyog) in Santa Elena; “Babakasin” in Vinzons; “Pabirik ng Bayan” in Paracale town; and the “Mananap” in San Vicente.[27]
Bantayog Climb
The Bantayog climb is an annual event organized by Oryol Outdoor Group Inc. as part of the activities during Bantayog Festival.
The Pineapple (pinyasan) Festival
Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festival showcases Camarines Norte's premier agri-product which is the sweetest pineapple called Formosa.[26]
- Summer Surf Fest
- Annual Kiteboarding Competition
- Paragliding and Hang-gliding Towing Competition
Gold-panning or Pabirik Festival
The Pabirik Festival is a week long celebration which commemorates the past culture, traditions, history and customs of Paracale considered as a gold town of Camarines Norte. A highlight of the Pabirik Festival gives emphasis on its rich mining industry while showcasing its gold products all of which are available in the municipality. Pabirik means “pan” which is a medium used by the natives of Paracale in gold panning.[26]
Palong Festival
The Palong festival coincides with the feast of the Black Nazarene and is celebrated through street dancing and an agro-industrial fair to which the natives express their gratitude for the abundance of ornamental plants known as rooster combs or “palong manok”.[26]
Kadagatan Festival
The Kadagatan festival is celebrated by fishermen to give respect, express gratitude and recognize Mother Nature for the vast marine resources the town of Mercedes are blessed with.[26]
Busig-on Festival
The Busig-on festival is based on the epic of the hero Busig-on who hails from Labo town and also of Bicolano values. The festival is a showcase of talent and skills in a competitive manner while showing the town's places of interest and featuring the town's unique historical values.[26]
Mambulawan Festival
Held to coincide with the Feast of
Tacboan Festival
The
Wenceslao "Bintao" Quinito Vinzons, Sr. (born Wenceslao Quinito Vinzons; September 28, 1910 – July 15, 1942) was a Filipino patriot and leader of the Philippine armed resistance against the Japanese invasion in World War II. He was the youngest delegate to the 1935 Philippine Constitutional Convention.[citation needed] For leading demonstrations as a student leader, he was dubbed the "Father of Student Activism in the Philippines" when he, along with
Vinzons was among the first Filipinos to organize a
Notable people from Camarines Norte
- José María Panganiban — Bicolano propagandist, linguist, and essayist. He is one of the main writers and contributors for La Solidaridad, writing under the pen names "Jomapa" and "J.M.P." His birthplace, then named Mambulao, was renamed in his honor.
- Balangiga Massacre" in Philippine history.
- Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, Sr. — Lawyer, orator, labor leader, writer, youngest delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention and youngest signatory of the Charter at the age of 25. As the governor in 1940 and congressman-elect in 1941 and refusing to surrender, he evacuated the provincial government during the Japanese occupation to the hinterlands of Labo and led a guerrilla force against the Japanese forces. His birthplace, then named Indan, was renamed in his honor.
- Manuel Conde — legendary film actor, director, producer, and National Artist of the Philippines.
- Ricky Lee — screenwriter, journalist, novelist, playwright, and National Artist of the Philippines.
- Robin Padilla — Senator in the 19th Congress, actor
- Bureau of Internal Revenue commissioner and Lone District of Camarines Nortecongresswoman.
- Jammer Jamito — Philippine Basketball Association player for the Meralco Bolts.
- Justin Arana — Philippine Basketball Association player for the Converge FiberXers.
- Governor Dominador S. Asis
See also
- List of Bicol Region Cities and Municipalities
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External links
- Media related to Camarines Norte at Wikimedia Commons
- Geographic data related to Camarines Norte at OpenStreetMap
- Official Camarines Norte website Archived 2013-12-19 at the Wayback Machine