Tabaco
Tabaco | ||
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City of Tabaco | ||
Nickname: Tobacco Capital of the Philippines | ||
Anthem: Tabaco City Hymn | ||
Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 13°21′N 123°44′E / 13.35°N 123.73°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Bicol Region | |
Province | Albay | |
District | 1st district | |
Founded | 1731 | |
Cityhood | March 24, 2001 | |
Barangays | 47
(see Vice Mayor Nestor San Pablo[1] | |
• Representative | Edcel Lagman | |
• City Council | Members | |
• ZIP code | 4511 | |
PSGC | ||
IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 | |
Native languages | Central Bikol Tagalog | |
Website | www |
Tabaco, officially the City of Tabaco (
It is one of the three
The island of
Etymology
According to native stories, the "Legend of Tabaco" was about a lost foreigner who asked the locals what the name of the place is. However a confused and frightened native whom the lost foreigner asked didn't understand what the lost foreigner was asking. The native screamed "Tabak ko!" meaning "My bolo" insinuating a person to get his tabak (presumably for defense). The lost foreigner assumed that the native understood what he asked, then thought the name of the place is Tabaco.
The Official Seal of the city was still conceived from the "Tabak Ko" legend and was officially adopted through Municipal Council Resolution No. 29 on February 23, 1966.
History
Spanish period
According to the Estado Geografico Estadistico Historico written in 1805 by Father De Huerta, the recorded history of the city began in 1587 through the
The first inhabitants settled along the seashore and engaged in fishing and crude farming. Due to the continuous attacks by the Moro raiders, the natives migrated to San Vicente and San Carlos, and started the foundation of the first poblacion in 1703, while the fishermen of the town transferred to the shores of the bay of what is now known as Barangay Cormidal. Under the administration of the first town executive, a church was built in Cormidal in 1731. Records on the elected Capitan municipal (town mayor) started only in 1731 with Martin Aguirre listed as the first mayor of Tabaco.[6]
In 1811, a terrible
American period and independence
The Americans landed at Tabaco on February 9, 1900, under the command of Col. Walter Howe. Despite the well-documented courage and
With the restoration of peace after World War II, the Tabaqueños started rebuilding their lives and their land. By the time the Philippines gained independence in 1946, Tabaco was once again a thriving town.[8]
Other catastrophic events
Another catastrophe to hit the town was
Cityhood
Then Representative Krisel Lagman-Luistro introduced House Bill No. 7851, upgrading the municipality of Tabaco into a
Geography
The City of Tabaco is located on the eastern coast of
San Miguel Island is almost surrounded by groups of small hills with the highest elevation at about 35 m (115 ft) above sea level.
Total forest area in Tabaco is 2,572 ha (6,360 acres).
Climate
Climate data for Tabaco | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 138 (5.4) |
83 (3.3) |
74 (2.9) |
50 (2.0) |
108 (4.3) |
165 (6.5) |
202 (8.0) |
165 (6.5) |
190 (7.5) |
186 (7.3) |
188 (7.4) |
183 (7.2) |
1,732 (68.3) |
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[9] |
The City of Tabaco belongs to the Type II climate of the Philippines. It is characterized by no distinct dry season but with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to January.
The area has pronounced warmness and humidity throughout the year with a mean temperature of 26.0 °C (78.8 °F) and a humidity range up to 80%. February is the coldest month with a low of 21.0 °C (69.8 °F). The warmest temperature is experienced during May with a mean temperature of 27.0 °C (80.6 °F).
Barangays
Tabaco City is politically subdivided into 47
There are sixteen coastal barangays, five on the island of San Miguel and eleven in the mainland of the city. San Pedro became a barrio in 1952.[10]
- Agnas (San Miguel Island)
- Bacolod
- Bangkilingan
- Bantayan
- Baranghawon
- Basagan
- Basud (Barangay 1 Poblacion)
- Bogñabong
- Bombon (Barangay 2 Poblacion)
- Bonot
- Buang
- Buhian
- Cabagñan
- Cobo
- Comon
- Cormidal
- Divino Rostro (Barangay 3 Poblacion)
- Fatima
- Guinobat
- Hacienda (San Miguel Island)
- Magapo
- Mariroc
- Matagbac
- Oras
- Oson
- Panal
- Pawa
- Pinagbobong
- Quinale Cabasan (Barangay 4 Poblacion)
- Quinastillojan
- Rawis (San Miguel Island)
- Sagurong (San Miguel Island)
- Salvacion
- San Antonio
- San Carlos
- San Isidro
- San Juan (Barangay 5 Poblacion)
- San Lorenzo
- San Ramon
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santo Cristo (Barangay 6 Poblacion)
- Sua-Igot
- Tabiguian
- Tagas
- Tayhi (Barangay 7 Poblacion)
- Visita (San Miguel Island)
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 21,946 | — |
1918 | 24,812 | +0.82% |
1939 | 29,957 | +0.90% |
1948 | 33,209 | +1.15% |
1960 | 46,416 | +2.83% |
1970 | 60,572 | +2.69% |
1975 | 65,254 | +1.50% |
1980 | 72,634 | +2.17% |
1990 | 85,697 | +1.67% |
1995 | 96,993 | +2.35% |
2000 | 107,166 | +2.16% |
2007 | 123,513 | +1.98% |
2010 | 125,083 | +0.46% |
2015 | 133,868 | +1.30% |
2020 | 140,961 | +1.02% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14] |
Language and dialect
Religion
Economy
Poverty incidence of Tabaco
10
20
30
40
2006
33.30 2009
35.13 2012
23.78 2015
22.38 2018
19.83 2021
20.21 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] |
Agriculture
Its economy is still heavily dependent on
International seaport
Tabaco is growing and has a commercial center and port area. The city has the sole International Seaport in the region.
Local fishport
Situated in Barangay Fatima and San Roque. Which serves as the trading area of products (fisheries, livestock, variety of fruits and vegetables, woods and charcoals), from neighboring islands in San Miguel, Bacacay, and Rapu-Rapu.
Other industries
- Woodcraft. Wood furniture and accessories manufacturing.
- Metal Craft. Tabak (bolo knife) manufacturing or cutlery, scissors, razors, farm implements, window grills, iron gates and tricycle sidecars
- Rattan Craft. Furniture and fixtures made from rattan.
- Ceramics Industry. Hollow blocks, toilet bowls, floor tiles, and reinforced concrete pipes.
- Hat & Mat weaving from Paraguay leaves.
- Ship Repair and Building. Dry dock facility is available in Barangay Salvacion.
- Padyak (pedicab), Trucks, Bus and AUV Manufacturing (body building)
Tourism
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Places of interest
The Church of San Juan Bautista in San Juan, Tabaco City, is one of the most impressive religious structures in the province of Albay. The construction of the present church started in 1750. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by PD. 260 on August 1, 1973.[23][24]
Beaches and resorts:
- Dhio Endheka Spring Resort in Mayon Crossing, Buang
- Hacienda Long Beach Resort in Barangay Hacienda in San Miguel Island
- Jennifer's Garden and Resort in Barangay Bantayan
- Natunawan Cove
- Punta Island Beach Resort in Barangay Rawis in San Miguel Island
- San Lorenzo Beach in Barangay San Lorenzo
- Borcels Nature Springs in Barangay Marriroc
- Cassandra Spring Resort in Barangay Pinagbobong (near Borcels Nature Springs)
- Villa Azon in Barangay Matagbac
- KC Land Park in Cabangan
Historical:
- Angela Manalang Gloria Ancestral House at Quinale
Educational:
- Mayon Planetarium and Science Park in Buang is a planetarium with library, the virtual room, a mini-museum and an audiovisual hall.[25]
- San Miguel Island Marine Fishery Reserve located in Sagurong, San Miguel Island.
Institutions:
- Tabaco Port (International Port of Entry)
- Mayon Skyline Hotel and Convention Center in Buang. Formerly known as Mayon Resthouse, it is located on the northern slope of Mayon Volcano.[25]
Events and festival
- Charter Day or the Founding Anniversary of Tabaco as a city is celebrated yearly on March 24.
- Tabak Festival is a week-long celebration showcasing the city's cutlery industry. It is held the third week of March culminating with the founding anniversary of Tabaco.[26][27]
- City Fiesta. In honor of the Fiestais celebrated on June 24.
Transportation
Roads
Roads in Tabaco are classified as follows:
- National roads – 20 kilometres (12 mi)
- Provincial roads – 48.47 kilometres (30.12 mi)
- Municipal roads – 10.7855 kilometres (6.7018 mi)
- Barangay roads – 74.826 kilometres (46.495 mi)
Airport
The nearest airport is in Daraga – Bicol International Airport – about 41.7 kilometres (25.9 mi) from Tabaco City.
Seaport
The Port of Tabaco City is one of the ports of entry open to overseas shipping in the province of Albay. It also serves as a passenger and cargo movement facility to the islands of San Miguel, Cagraray, Batan and Rapu-Rapu as well as the provinces of Catanduanes and Camarines Sur. The main Sea Transportation operators in the port are:
- M/V Eugenia
- M/V Regina Calixta 2, 3 and 4
Buses
There is regular transportation to and from Manila and to the other main cities in the Bicol Region.
Others
- There are 632 Registered motorized tricycles with routes to different barangays and neighboring municipalities.
- There are over 2,000 Pedicabs for transportation within the poblacion.
- There are several jeepney routes around the city or anywhere in the province.
Education
Secondary school
- Bantayan National High School
- Bogñabong National High School
- Comon National High School
- Daniel B. Peña Memorial College Foundation
- Hacienda National High School
- Mariroc National High School
- San Antonio National High School
- San Isidro National High School
- San Miguel National High School
- San Lorenzo National High School
- St. Gregory the Great Seminary
- Catholic Central School (CCS)
- Tabaco National High School
- Tabaco Pei Ching School
Tertiary, vocational, technical schools
- Amando Cope College, School of Nursing in Baranghawon
- Bicol Maritime Technical Colleges Foundation on Rizal St.
- Bicol University Tabaco Campus in Tayhi
- Carolyn Institute of Technology Incorporated in San Roque
- Computer Communication Development Institute on Gen. Luna St.
- Daniel B. Peña Memorial College Foundation on Ziga Ave.
- Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College, Inc. / Casaul Technological College, Inc. in Tomas Cabiles Ave.
- Informatics Computer Institute is on the corner of Ziga Ave. and Karangahan Blvd.,
- Pacific Technical Institute in Tagas
- Perpetual Help Paramedical College in Tagas
- Polytechnic Institute of Tabaco in Panal
- Tabaco College on Tomas Cabiles Ave.
Public services
- Waste disposal
In dealing with
- Fire protection
- The Tabaco City Fire Station, Bureau of Fire Protection is located on Ziga Ave. A total of fifteen fire officers serve in the local fire department, including the City Fire Marshall.
- The local mall (LCC) has its volunteer fire brigade that helps the fire department in extending its services to the residents of Tabaco.
- Tabaco Chinese-Filipino Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Police and law enforcement
- Tabaco Police Force
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Tabaco City Station is staffed by five police officers and seventy-five police NCOs (non-commissioned officers), located at Llorente St., at the back of the City Hall, headed by Police Chief Superintendent Jose Lipa Capinpin. Police headquarters is now located in front of the Central Terminal, Pawa, Tabaco City
- PNP CID Regional Office
- Assisting the city police in its drive against criminalityis the PNP Criminal Investigation & Detection Group Tabaco Regional Sub-Office. The station is under the direct command of the Provincial Officer and serves the first district of Albay.
- Tabaco City Jail
- The Tabaco City District Jailis situated at Burac St., San Lorenzo, Tabaco City, 3 km (1.9 mi) away from the city proper. The jail structure is composed of six (6) operation cells, staffed by two BJMP officers and twenty non-officer ranks.
Utilities
- Power
Two
- Albay Power Electric Cooperative (APEC) a Concessionaire of Albay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ALECO) in Matagbac, Tabaco City serves 35 of the 47 barangays of the town or 74% of the city.
- ASCO-Tabaco, located in A.A. Berces Street, San Juan, Tabaco City serves the rest of the city.????
- Water
Water supply is managed by the Tabaco Water District (TAWAD) located in Karangahan Blvd. Tabaco City. Its present service area encompasses the Poblacion and 21 other barangays, serving about 25,000 people in 2,933 households presently connected to the system.[6]
Notable personalities
- Henry Omaga-Diaz, journalist
- Thomas Franco Rodriguez or Tomás, member of Filipino pop boy band, Alamat and finalist, Pinoy Big Brother: 737teen edition
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