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ALLURING ALBAY Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Southeastern Luzon Island. The name Bicol first came to be known as the name of the biggest and longest river in the region. The river comes from the outflow of lakes and springs from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur continue reading: About Albay. Get more done with the new Google Chrome. A more simple, secure, and faster web browser than ever, with Google's smarts built-in. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.
Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Southeastern Luzon Island. The name Bicol first came to be known as the name of the biggest and longest river in the region. The river comes from the outflow of lakes and springs from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and form a large stream that exits in the San Miguel Bay, off the shores of Camarines Sur. The people of the region are called Bikolanos and the language is called Bikol.
The citizens of Albay are called Albayanos. Albay is a province composed of 15 municipalities and 3 cities. The capital of the province is Legazpi City. It was named after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador who came to the Philippines in 1565 and started the massive colonization. The country became the colony of Spain for the next 300 years. As a result, the Albayanos became devout Catholics.
The symbol most associated with Albay is the Mayon Volcano, a near perfectly-shaped active volcano, 2,462 meters (8,077 ft.) high, which could be seen throughout its 15 municipalities and 3 cities as well as in the surrounding provinces of Sorsogon, Masbate and Catanduanes.
Albay has a total land area of 2,554.06 square kilometers (986.13 square miles).
TOPOGRAPHY
The province is generally mountainous with scattered fertile plains and valleys. Aside from Mayon Volcano, it has two other major peaks: Mount Masaraga and Mount Malinao.
The western coast of the province is mountainous but not as prominent as the eastern range with the highest elevation at around 490 meters (1,610 ft.). Among these mountains are Mount Catburawan in Ligao and Mount Pantao in Oas & Libon.
HISTORY
Long before the Spaniards arrived in 1569, Albay had a thriving civilization and a rich culture. The land was fertile, lush vegetation covered the plains and the mountains. The earth yielded minerals, including gold.
In July 1569, Luis Enriquez de Guzman, a member of the Spanish expedition led by Legazpi, and the Augustinian Fray Alonso Jimenez landed in the southeastern side of the region, in a town called Gibalong and travelled by land until they reached the town of Camalig, now almost in the heart of Albay and at the foot of Mayon Volcano.
Catholicism was first introduced to the Bikolanos in 1569. The coming of the Franciscans in 1578 started a systematic and sustained process of Catholic conversion.
In 1572, Juan de Salcedo, in search of gold, penetrated the Bicol Peninsula from the north and made it as far south as Libon, establishing the very first settlement called Santiago de Libon. In 1574, the Spanish adventurers in Bikol returned to Manila with over 4,000 ounces of gold. They believed they have found the land of 'El Dorado.'
In April 3, 1574 the place called 'Baybayon' became an encomienda assigned by Philippine Governor General Guido de Lavezaris to Juan Guerra. This place would later be called 'Baybay', then 'Al Baybay' and later shortened to 'Albay.'
The development of Albay was largely the work of Jose Maria Peñaranda, the governor of Albay from 1834 to 1843. His monument stands in a plaza bearing his name in front of the Provincial Capitol.
THE AMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD
When the war between Spain and the United States of America broke out in 1898, the sovereignty of the country was transferred to the United States after the Treaty of Paris in 1898. During the Philippine-American War, that followed, the American forces led by Brigadier General William Kobbe, landed in Legazpi, on the beach now called Victory Village, and occupied the province. A civil government was established by the Americans in Albay on April 26, 1901.
General Simeon Ola, with over a thousand men, continued to fight the American forces and was the last to surrender to the Americans in 1903.
Albay, under the American rule, experienced peace and sustained economic progress.
WORLD WAR II
The Philippines got involved in the Second World War through the United States of America. After its attack of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Imperial Forces occupied Legazpi on December 12, 1941. But Bicol guerilla forces continued to resist the Japanese forces until 1945, when the country was liberated by the Allied Forces. The United States granted independence to the Philippines on 4 July 1946 via the Treaty of Manila.
Thus, Albay had been under the influence of the Spanish, American and Japanese colonial forces for 377 years, from 1569 to 1946. Traces of the culture of these colonial periods are preserved to this day and have become interesting places to visit. The native culture of the Albayanos was likewise enriched by the melding of different cultures.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Based on the 2015 census, Albay has a total population of 1,312,309 and a total of 277,127 households which gives Albay an average household size of 4.7.
LANGUAGES
Bikol is the primary language spoken in Albay. It has many dialects, especially in inner towns. The majority of the Albayanos also understand and could speak English and Filipino. The official documents are mostly in English. Most of the local daily newspapers are in English. About 95 percent of the books and publications in its libraries are in English. About 80 percent of the movies in theaters and television are English and Hollywood movies. Signage in stores and public facilities and restaurant menus are in English. Entertainment centers and service facilities like banks and hospitals, by night or day, are manned by personnel who are fluent in Bikol, Filipino and English, a few could understand Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
ECONOMY
Agriculture is the major industry in Albay, which produces crops like coconut, rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income. It continues to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province. Forestry, cement production and paper-making are other sources of livelihood. Manufacturing abacá products like Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is the main livelihood along both shores of the province.
WEATHER
The climate in Albay is tropical and the weather is generally fair throughout the year with moderate rain showers during the second half of the year. A relatively warm and sunny season is experienced from March to July.
In the past, until the late 80s the province used to experience frequent weather disturbances, sometimes experiencing as much as 18 typhoons in one year. This prompted the province to launch a massive disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation program. It was the first in the country and probably in the world to establish a Climate Change Academy.
TRANSPORTATION
By water, Albay is the region's principal trans-shipment point with its sea ports: Tabaco International Sea Port, Port of Legazpi City, Pio Duran Municipal Port, and the Pantao Port.
By air, the Legazpi Airport is the entry point for most of the travellers going to any province of the region. The airport is also the region's gateway from Manila and Cebu City in the Visayas. The larger Bicol International Airport is under construction in the municipality of Daraga, west of Legazpi City.
By land, the province is accessible through many highways (460 kilometers) from Manila, and from other parts of the country. The main roads of the province are all well-paved and maintained.
EDUCATION & HEALTH CARE
Education and health are two of the main focus of the provincial government. Compared to other regions, Bicol has the most number of school and medical institutions as a ratio of its population. The provincial government aims for one college graduate for every family. Among its premier institutions are:
BICOL UNIVERSITY (BU) is a state university in Albay. Bicol University offers 80 degree programs with varying number of specializations spread into 18 academic units: Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) in Guinobatan; Education (CE); College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP); College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM) in Daraga,; College of Engineering (CENG), College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and Institute of Architecture (IA) in EM's Barrio, also referred as the East Campus; Polangui Campus (PC) in Polangui, Albay; Tabaco Campus (TC) in Tabaco, Albay; and across the Legazpi main campus are the Graduate School (GS); College of Science (CS); College of Arts and Letters (CAL); College of Nursing (CN); Open University (OU); Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR); College of Medicine (CM) and the College of Law (CL).
BICOL REGIONAL TRAINING & TEACHING HOSPITAL (BRTTH): Founded in 1918 by the Americans, it soon became the Albay Provincial Hospital and was turned over by Provincial Government of Albay to the Department of Health later on. It was occupied by the Japanese forces during the war, destroyed by typhoons several times, it was designated in February 1973, as a training and teaching hospital. In 1994 the hospital services were upgraded into a tertiary regional training and teaching hospital to be called Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital. The hospital has the capability for curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative services. It is a venue of quality training of medical and other paramedical personnel. It ventures into scientific researches along lines of prevalent diseases in the region. It adopts a social philosophy of community involvement as part of the hospital's health advocacy program, focused on the hospital as a center for wellness.
I have reincarnated as a dragoness?! mac os. Tourism in Albay has four priority areas:
ECOTOURISM – highlighting its natural resources and nature formations, such as natural habitats, waterfalls, caves, beaches, and Eco parks. Mountain climbing, rafting and boat rides, flora and fauna interactions are also included here.
CRAFTS AND PRODUCTS – takes the visitors to trade and souvenir centers where the best native products are displayed and are sold, including abaca handcrafted products, pottery, woven fabrics, cutlery, precious and semiprecious stones, and art products.
ECO-NAUTICAL – which includes areas with marine and dive adventures, nautical and cruise trips and the coastal beaches around Albay.
HERITAGE – takes the tourist down history lane, where the heritage of our colonial past are highlighted, including museums, cultural centers, colonial houses, churches, monuments, tunnels and other man-made structures.
Of course there are the usual cultural attractions such as the Festivals, the theme parks, the shopping complexes, recreation and amusement centers, mountains and resorts.
BACKGROUND
Gigmoto's original name was 'Himbutan' which was derived from the word himbut which literally means to hurry up. Himbutan became the largest barrio when Baras became an independent municipality. As time went by, the name 'Himbutan' was changed to Gigmoto.
HISTORY
Gigmoto was himbutan while still a sitio of Baras which then was a barrio of Bato. When Baras became an independent municipality, himbutan became its largest barrio at the northeastern part. As time went on, the name 'Himbutan' was changed to Gigmoto.
In 1951 when Gigmoto became an independent municipality, the following where made to composed the territories: Sicmil and Sioron, formerly barrios of Viga , San Vicente, Biong and Dororian, formerly barrios of Baras, the mother municipality. San Pedro, an upland sitio west of the poblacion became an additional barrio of the municipality. The town proper was divided into three barangay into three barangay districts: district I, II, and III.
Located at the coordinate 13050'51' north latitude and 124016'02' to 124025'24' east longitude. The municipality with a total land area of 132.30 square kilometers is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Viga; on the west by the Municipality of San Miguel. It is 52 kilometers away from Virac, the capital town of the province.
The town of Gigmoto is fringed triangularly by two mountain ranges and with a semi-circular bay the Macalonhog Island and Brilliante rock. These are protruding rocks like sentinels protecting the poblacion from the strong waves that usually batter its shorelines and all along the coast during inclement weather.
Prioneers in the place lived by hunting, fishing and farming. During the early days people from the settlements far north and south invaded the place because of its fertile soils covered with forest abundant in wild animals and fowls and its seas and rivers teemed with fishes and other aqua marine lives. Attracted by the bounty of its land waters, they settled in the placed.
Himbutan, the original name of the place, was derived from the word 'Himbut' which literary means a place where the travelers used to hurry to catch up and spend the night on their journey from the town of Bato to Viga and vise-versa.
When Baras became a municipality and was separated from Bato, and years thereafter, the population of the place increased upon the arrival of migrants from the neighboring settlements, and due to inter-marriages and demographic mobility.
The place is relatively peaceful. Some of the old generations are still under the influence of the old social and economic traditions, while the young generations have already been absorbed in the mainstream of the modern ways of life.
Today, majority of the total population belonging to the labor force are engaged in the either farming or fishing or both. The rest comprises the professionals and businessmen. Others are engaged in the different craft and trades.
As 5th class municipality, abaca ranks first among than its agricultural products, followed by rice, coconut, root crops and other minor forest products. Transportation is by land and sea. It is linked by the national road to its neighboring municipalities. Gigmoto has vast forest products. More than enough to supply its needs should cottage industries are established in the municipalities it will create employment and more so, generate revenue for the government. The dollar-earning potential in the Nahulugan Falls and the Dororian Falls and rapids are ideal places of retreats of tourist and excursionists during summer months.
In the early days, the place was administered by local chieftains. When became a barrio of Baras, it was governed by Teniente del Barrio up to its creation as a municipality. By virtue of Republic Act No. 614, Gigmoto became an independent municipality and was inaugurated as such in coincidence with the celebration of its Feast Day in honor of Saint Isidore the Farmer on May 15, 1951. The very reason why the anniversary of Gigmoto Town Foundation is also its fiesta celebration.
Illustrations among the Gigmotenos in the field of business and politics is Hon. Francisco S. Tatad, Newspaperman, former Minister of Public Information, Ex-assemblyman and former Senator (9 years) who brought honor and fame not only for his own town and province but for the whole country as well.
In the field of Education , notable is the late Luis T. Tayo, the first Catandungan ever appointed as Schools Division Superintendent, a Native of Gigmoto.
Old customs and social traditions are still prevalent among the old generations.
As the years gone by, farming and fishing is the most important sources of living of the people. Abaca farming is the primary of income and fishing the secondary source of income. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture; the agricultural products ranging from abaca, rice, coconut and root crops. Deep-sea fishing is the common form of fishing in locality. Some of the constituents are engaged in small entrepreneurship mostly in sari-sari store, cafeteria, bakeries, general merchandise and some wholesale of abaca fiber and copra.
Twenty-two percent (22%) of the population are professional and a great number of skilled workers are available. Unfortunately, due to lack of employment of opportunities within the locality, most of them go elsewhere in country or abroad in search for greener pasture.
Gigmoto though an agriculture are still imports rice from rice from the capital town since the rice production with an average yield of 3.5MT are insufficient for the daily consumption. However, fish supply during the peak season is abundant with average yield per annum of 111.34MT; some of the catches are being brought to the capital town. But in times of rough sea, especially from the month of October to February shortage of fish consumption usually happens.
Based on the 2015 census, Albay has a total population of 1,312,309 and a total of 277,127 households which gives Albay an average household size of 4.7.
LANGUAGES
Bikol is the primary language spoken in Albay. It has many dialects, especially in inner towns. The majority of the Albayanos also understand and could speak English and Filipino. The official documents are mostly in English. Most of the local daily newspapers are in English. About 95 percent of the books and publications in its libraries are in English. About 80 percent of the movies in theaters and television are English and Hollywood movies. Signage in stores and public facilities and restaurant menus are in English. Entertainment centers and service facilities like banks and hospitals, by night or day, are manned by personnel who are fluent in Bikol, Filipino and English, a few could understand Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
ECONOMY
Agriculture is the major industry in Albay, which produces crops like coconut, rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income. It continues to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province. Forestry, cement production and paper-making are other sources of livelihood. Manufacturing abacá products like Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is the main livelihood along both shores of the province.
WEATHER
The climate in Albay is tropical and the weather is generally fair throughout the year with moderate rain showers during the second half of the year. A relatively warm and sunny season is experienced from March to July.
In the past, until the late 80s the province used to experience frequent weather disturbances, sometimes experiencing as much as 18 typhoons in one year. This prompted the province to launch a massive disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation program. It was the first in the country and probably in the world to establish a Climate Change Academy.
TRANSPORTATION
By water, Albay is the region's principal trans-shipment point with its sea ports: Tabaco International Sea Port, Port of Legazpi City, Pio Duran Municipal Port, and the Pantao Port.
By air, the Legazpi Airport is the entry point for most of the travellers going to any province of the region. The airport is also the region's gateway from Manila and Cebu City in the Visayas. The larger Bicol International Airport is under construction in the municipality of Daraga, west of Legazpi City.
By land, the province is accessible through many highways (460 kilometers) from Manila, and from other parts of the country. The main roads of the province are all well-paved and maintained.
EDUCATION & HEALTH CARE
Education and health are two of the main focus of the provincial government. Compared to other regions, Bicol has the most number of school and medical institutions as a ratio of its population. The provincial government aims for one college graduate for every family. Among its premier institutions are:
BICOL UNIVERSITY (BU) is a state university in Albay. Bicol University offers 80 degree programs with varying number of specializations spread into 18 academic units: Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) in Guinobatan; Education (CE); College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP); College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM) in Daraga,; College of Engineering (CENG), College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and Institute of Architecture (IA) in EM's Barrio, also referred as the East Campus; Polangui Campus (PC) in Polangui, Albay; Tabaco Campus (TC) in Tabaco, Albay; and across the Legazpi main campus are the Graduate School (GS); College of Science (CS); College of Arts and Letters (CAL); College of Nursing (CN); Open University (OU); Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR); College of Medicine (CM) and the College of Law (CL).
BICOL REGIONAL TRAINING & TEACHING HOSPITAL (BRTTH): Founded in 1918 by the Americans, it soon became the Albay Provincial Hospital and was turned over by Provincial Government of Albay to the Department of Health later on. It was occupied by the Japanese forces during the war, destroyed by typhoons several times, it was designated in February 1973, as a training and teaching hospital. In 1994 the hospital services were upgraded into a tertiary regional training and teaching hospital to be called Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital. The hospital has the capability for curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative services. It is a venue of quality training of medical and other paramedical personnel. It ventures into scientific researches along lines of prevalent diseases in the region. It adopts a social philosophy of community involvement as part of the hospital's health advocacy program, focused on the hospital as a center for wellness.
I have reincarnated as a dragoness?! mac os. Tourism in Albay has four priority areas:
ECOTOURISM – highlighting its natural resources and nature formations, such as natural habitats, waterfalls, caves, beaches, and Eco parks. Mountain climbing, rafting and boat rides, flora and fauna interactions are also included here.
CRAFTS AND PRODUCTS – takes the visitors to trade and souvenir centers where the best native products are displayed and are sold, including abaca handcrafted products, pottery, woven fabrics, cutlery, precious and semiprecious stones, and art products.
ECO-NAUTICAL – which includes areas with marine and dive adventures, nautical and cruise trips and the coastal beaches around Albay.
HERITAGE – takes the tourist down history lane, where the heritage of our colonial past are highlighted, including museums, cultural centers, colonial houses, churches, monuments, tunnels and other man-made structures.
Of course there are the usual cultural attractions such as the Festivals, the theme parks, the shopping complexes, recreation and amusement centers, mountains and resorts.
BACKGROUND
Gigmoto's original name was 'Himbutan' which was derived from the word himbut which literally means to hurry up. Himbutan became the largest barrio when Baras became an independent municipality. As time went by, the name 'Himbutan' was changed to Gigmoto.
HISTORY
Gigmoto was himbutan while still a sitio of Baras which then was a barrio of Bato. When Baras became an independent municipality, himbutan became its largest barrio at the northeastern part. As time went on, the name 'Himbutan' was changed to Gigmoto.
In 1951 when Gigmoto became an independent municipality, the following where made to composed the territories: Sicmil and Sioron, formerly barrios of Viga , San Vicente, Biong and Dororian, formerly barrios of Baras, the mother municipality. San Pedro, an upland sitio west of the poblacion became an additional barrio of the municipality. The town proper was divided into three barangay into three barangay districts: district I, II, and III.
Located at the coordinate 13050'51' north latitude and 124016'02' to 124025'24' east longitude. The municipality with a total land area of 132.30 square kilometers is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Viga; on the west by the Municipality of San Miguel. It is 52 kilometers away from Virac, the capital town of the province.
The town of Gigmoto is fringed triangularly by two mountain ranges and with a semi-circular bay the Macalonhog Island and Brilliante rock. These are protruding rocks like sentinels protecting the poblacion from the strong waves that usually batter its shorelines and all along the coast during inclement weather.
Prioneers in the place lived by hunting, fishing and farming. During the early days people from the settlements far north and south invaded the place because of its fertile soils covered with forest abundant in wild animals and fowls and its seas and rivers teemed with fishes and other aqua marine lives. Attracted by the bounty of its land waters, they settled in the placed.
Himbutan, the original name of the place, was derived from the word 'Himbut' which literary means a place where the travelers used to hurry to catch up and spend the night on their journey from the town of Bato to Viga and vise-versa.
When Baras became a municipality and was separated from Bato, and years thereafter, the population of the place increased upon the arrival of migrants from the neighboring settlements, and due to inter-marriages and demographic mobility.
The place is relatively peaceful. Some of the old generations are still under the influence of the old social and economic traditions, while the young generations have already been absorbed in the mainstream of the modern ways of life.
Today, majority of the total population belonging to the labor force are engaged in the either farming or fishing or both. The rest comprises the professionals and businessmen. Others are engaged in the different craft and trades.
As 5th class municipality, abaca ranks first among than its agricultural products, followed by rice, coconut, root crops and other minor forest products. Transportation is by land and sea. It is linked by the national road to its neighboring municipalities. Gigmoto has vast forest products. More than enough to supply its needs should cottage industries are established in the municipalities it will create employment and more so, generate revenue for the government. The dollar-earning potential in the Nahulugan Falls and the Dororian Falls and rapids are ideal places of retreats of tourist and excursionists during summer months.
In the early days, the place was administered by local chieftains. When became a barrio of Baras, it was governed by Teniente del Barrio up to its creation as a municipality. By virtue of Republic Act No. 614, Gigmoto became an independent municipality and was inaugurated as such in coincidence with the celebration of its Feast Day in honor of Saint Isidore the Farmer on May 15, 1951. The very reason why the anniversary of Gigmoto Town Foundation is also its fiesta celebration.
Illustrations among the Gigmotenos in the field of business and politics is Hon. Francisco S. Tatad, Newspaperman, former Minister of Public Information, Ex-assemblyman and former Senator (9 years) who brought honor and fame not only for his own town and province but for the whole country as well.
In the field of Education , notable is the late Luis T. Tayo, the first Catandungan ever appointed as Schools Division Superintendent, a Native of Gigmoto.
Old customs and social traditions are still prevalent among the old generations.
As the years gone by, farming and fishing is the most important sources of living of the people. Abaca farming is the primary of income and fishing the secondary source of income. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture; the agricultural products ranging from abaca, rice, coconut and root crops. Deep-sea fishing is the common form of fishing in locality. Some of the constituents are engaged in small entrepreneurship mostly in sari-sari store, cafeteria, bakeries, general merchandise and some wholesale of abaca fiber and copra.
Twenty-two percent (22%) of the population are professional and a great number of skilled workers are available. Unfortunately, due to lack of employment of opportunities within the locality, most of them go elsewhere in country or abroad in search for greener pasture.
Gigmoto though an agriculture are still imports rice from rice from the capital town since the rice production with an average yield of 3.5MT are insufficient for the daily consumption. However, fish supply during the peak season is abundant with average yield per annum of 111.34MT; some of the catches are being brought to the capital town. But in times of rough sea, especially from the month of October to February shortage of fish consumption usually happens.
Before, Gigmoto was a great abaca producer and had also abundance of seafood products but such were gone with the years that passed because of calamity and man-made disasters. However, the abaca fiber from this municipality is still the best quality.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The Municipality of Gigmoto is situated in the eastern part of the province of Catanduanes bounded on the North by the Municipality of Viga, on the West of Municipality of San Miguel, on the East by the Pacific Ocean, and on the South by the Municipality of Baras. Located of coordinates 13'44 17.5' north latitude and 124'16'02' to 124'25'24' east longitude.
Gigmoto is 54.7 kilometers from the capital town of the province going north following the National Road connecting Virac, Bato, Baras, Gigmoto and Viga Section.
CLIMATE
Like any other municipality of the province of Catanduanes, Gigmoto belongs to the type II climate characterized by a sort dry season in the months of April to August and a pronounced rainfall occurs during the month of November reaching 112mm while the minimum rainfall is on the month of May with about 6mm of rainfall. Tropical disturbances are more frequent during the 4th and 1st quarters if the year.
Bravko mac os. Being a coastal municipality, the climate is call and invigorating which varies according to the elevation of the place. The plains along the seashore have alternating land and sea breeze.
TOPOGRAPHY
The land information of Gigmoto is generally hilly and mountainous. The land elevation varies from sea level up to about 700mm the Poblacion and Biong is occupying to a nearly flat area; san Pedro is an upland barangay lying in about 40 meters above sea level, and four barangays, namely Sicmil, Sioron, San Vicente and Dororian are lying along the coast for an elevation of about 0-10 meters. There are three big rivers from the deep hinterlands in the western boundary of the municipality flowing out to the sea namely, San Pedro, Dororian and Sicmil rivers. These rivers are the main source of Irrigation of the agricultural lands. A waterfall is found in barangay San Pedro.
GEOLOGY
The earths layer of this town is composed of sedimentary (recent), igneous rocks (upper-Pliocene) and metamorphic rocks (cretaceous Paleocene). The sedimentary rocks are described as alluvium, consisting of detrital deposits made up of mostly clay, sily, sand and gravel. Igneous rocks in Gigmoto are of shale and conglomerate and shale with limestone; and a well badded metamorphic rocks or partly phyllite and low grade schist.
In bonagbonag marbolized occurs with slightly metaphase shale.
SOILS
Gigmoto has three types of soil base from the records of the Bureau of Soils and Water management.
The first type of soil is bartog clay loam. The soil an be found in plains and is easy to cultivate due to its looseness and richness in organic matter. Crops suited to this type of soil are rice and root crops.
The second type of soil is the mountain clay loam soil having an approximate area of 4,452 hectares. Most of these areas are located in the forestland or timberland and the remaining are glasslands and pickets.
The type is the Luciana clay having an approximate area of 5,380 hectares. This type of soil was developed from recently deposited soil materials eroded by water from the surrounding uplands.
SLOPE
Mostly, mountainous and hilly in the municipality are erosion prone considering slope of 18% to 50% and higher which ranges from rolling to very steep hills. Landslides usually occur during heavy rains. The type of slope with an approximate land area of 2,384 hectares moderately sloping and hilly areas with slope classification.
An area with slope of 3% – 8% has an approximate area of 8,180 hectares. These slightly rolling areas are usually planted with coconut, abaca, and other perennial crops. The plains that dot the municipality especially on the coastal (east) side belong to the level category of slope have an approximate area of 318 hectares. Other land use within this slope includes; rice lands and build-up areas (urban and rural).
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS
Gigmoto is predominantly a hilly mountainous area. Such topography maybe a major factor to its poor development considering the difficulty of access to such agricultural areas. The hilly nature of the terrain also increases the erosion susceptibility of the area particularly when vegetation is inadequate and farming systems are not appropriate. Presently, surface run-off and siltation occurs in the area.
LAND CAPABILITYAND SOIL SUILABILITY
As an agricultural municipality, the person is so dependent on the soil and its capability to handle a sustained agricultural production. Recently, the farmers are experiencing poor harvest due to repeated use of the land. As strong dependency on fertilizers and chemicals have added to the high cost of production.
Most areas are rolling and moderately sloping which are suitable for permanent trees and root crops. On these areas, the concept of crop diversification is highly promising to enhance land capability and increase income of farmers. Higher slopes classification with loam type of soil offers opportunity for timber production and watershed development. It must be government especially infrastructure and funding assistance are concerned and the NGO for community building.
Nahulugan Falls
Gigmoto, Catanduanes
An awesome wonder, its waters beautifully cascade on three tiers, creating spectacular sprays. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and forest. The water is clear and cold owing to the huge trees that filter the sunlight which partly illuminate the place. Large nest ferns sit on the branches of these trees throwing in some shadows, giving the whole area a mystic touch. Every now and then winged seeds would fall twirling around into the water.
Nahulugan Falls
Gigmoto, Catanduanes
An awesome wonder, its waters beautifully cascade on three tiers, creating spectacular sprays. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and forest. The water is clear and cold owing to the huge trees that filter the sunlight which partly illuminate the place. Large nest ferns sit on the branches of these trees throwing in some shadows, giving the whole area a mystic touch. Every now and then winged seeds would fall twirling around into the water.
Dororian Falls / Ba-haw Falls
Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Partially developed by the local government of Gigmoto. It has natural cascading waters and unspoiled wildlife and forest. There are picnic areas and sheds for swimmers and visitors. The resort was partially developed by local government. It has cascading waterfalls and unspoiled vegetation where interesting wildlife abounds. There are picnics areas and sheds for swimmers and visitor. Dororian falls and rapids are ideal places for retreats and excursions during summer months. The cascading waterfall is surrounded by a lush vegetation and forest. Unspoiled wildlife brims around the site. And ideal place for picnic activities, hiking and mountain climbing.
Dororian Falls / Ba-haw Falls
Waifu Bay Resort Mac Os 11
Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Bay Resort Cherating
Partially developed by the local government of Gigmoto. It has natural cascading waters and unspoiled wildlife and forest. There are picnic areas and sheds for swimmers and visitors. The resort was partially developed by local government. It has cascading waterfalls and unspoiled vegetation where interesting wildlife abounds. There are picnics areas and sheds for swimmers and visitor. Dororian falls and rapids are ideal places for retreats and excursions during summer months. The cascading waterfall is surrounded by a lush vegetation and forest. Unspoiled wildlife brims around the site. And ideal place for picnic activities, hiking and mountain climbing.
- • Biong
- • Dororian
- • Poblacion District I
- • Poblacion District II
- • Poblacion District III
- • San Pedro
- • San Vicente
- • Sicmil
- • Sioron
