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
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 55
(see
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 km2 (95.27 sq 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 (1,200/sq mi) •
Households
26,049 •
Income class 4th city income class •
Poverty incidence % (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 .albay .gov .ph
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] Most of the city's economy came from agriculture sector.
Ligao is 27 kilometres (17 mi) from
Legazpi City and 500 kilometres (310 mi) from
Manila .
Etymology
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] It was formerly known as Cavasi .
History
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
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
Barangays
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.
Abella
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
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 (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
[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
Elected officials
Members of the Ligao City Council (2022–2025)
Position
Name
District Representative (3rd Legislative District of the Province of Albay)
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
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
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
Ligao City is home to several public and private schools.
Public
Elementary schools
These are the current elementary schools in the city.
[19]
[20]
[21]
Amtic Elementary School
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
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
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
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
Notable
References
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