Baganga

Baganga (/bəˈɡɑːŋɡə/), officially the Municipality of 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, making it the third largest town in province.

Baganga
Municipality
Municipality of Baganga
Map of Davao Oriental with Baganga highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Baganga
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°34′31″N 126°33′30″E
Country Philippines
RegionDavao Region (Region XI)
ProvinceDavao Oriental
District1st District
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArturo C. Monday
 • Vice MayorRamona B. Olea
 • RepresentativeCorazon N. Malanyaon
 • Electorate35,024 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi)
Elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total56,241
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
 • Households
13,259
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence33.67% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱217,755,849.73 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8204
PSGC
112501000
IDD : area code +63 (0)87
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Kalagan
Kamayo
Mandaya
Mansaka
Websitewww.baganga.gov.ph

It is the largest among the municipalities and city in the province in terms of land area, and is considered the chief town of the province's 1st legislative district.

Etymology

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.

History

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 Spanish 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.

Geography

Climate

Baganga has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round.

Climate data for Caraga
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29.9
(85.8)		 30.0
(86.0)		 30.9
(87.6)		 31.7
(89.1)		 31.8
(89.2)		 31.4
(88.5)		 31.4
(88.5)		 31.7
(89.1)		 31.8
(89.2)		 31.7
(89.1)		 31.3
(88.3)		 30.5
(86.9)		 31.2
(88.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 25.8
(78.4)		 25.9
(78.6)		 26.5
(79.7)		 27.2
(81.0)		 27.4
(81.3)		 27.0
(80.6)		 26.9
(80.4)		 27.1
(80.8)		 27.1
(80.8)		 27.1
(80.8)		 26.8
(80.2)		 26.3
(79.3)		 26.8
(80.2)
Average low °C (°F) 21.8
(71.2)		 21.9
(71.4)		 22.1
(71.8)		 22.7
(72.9)		 23.0
(73.4)		 22.7
(72.9)		 22.5
(72.5)		 22.6
(72.7)		 22.5
(72.5)		 22.6
(72.7)		 22.4
(72.3)		 22.2
(72.0)		 22.4
(72.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 649
(25.6)		 480
(18.9)		 415
(16.3)		 277
(10.9)		 203
(8.0)		 120
(4.7)		 113
(4.4)		 94
(3.7)		 93
(3.7)		 169
(6.7)		 254
(10.0)		 534
(21.0)		 3,401
(133.9)
Source: Climate-Data.org[5]

Barangays

Baganga is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.

  • Baculin
  • Ban-ao
  • Batawan
  • Batiano
  • Binondo
  • Bobonao
  • Campawan
  • Central
  • Dapnan
  • Kinablangan
  • Lambajon
  • Lucod
  • Mahan-ub
  • Mikit
  • Salingcomot
  • San Isidro
  • San Victor
  • Saoquigue

Salingcomot
  • Carolina lake
  • Pilot view beach resort
  • mangrove area under rahabilation of DENR
  • Philippines army (67IB Aguila)

Campawan

This barangay is home to a lot of waterfalls, and one of the major attraction of "Campawan" is the so-called "Curtain Falls".

Dapnan

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:

  • Sunrise Boulevard

Kinablangan

On October 18 Kinablanganion celebrate the Araw Ng Kinablangan (Day of Kinablangan) or the Niyogan Festival. The economic strength is agriculture and fishing.

Schools:

  • Kinablangan Elementary School
  • Dr. Beato C. Macayra National High School
  • POO Elementary School

Tourist spots:

  • Floating Cottage
  • Mainit Hot Spring
  • Punta(POO)

Mahan-ub

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.

Schools:

  • R. C. Macayra Elementary School
  • Coog Elementary School

Tourist spots:

  • Katiquipan Falls

San Victor

San Victor is a small barangay located on San Victor Island. The major sources of income are subsistence farming and fishing. The barangay captain is Ike Fontillas.

School:

  • San Victor Elementary School

Saoquigue

Saoquigue is a remote barangay, subdivided into 8 purok's or wards. The present Barangay Chairman is Mr. Balug. The predominant source of income is agriculture (coconut) and fishing, with some shops and marketing businesses buying copra and charcoal from coconut shells.

School:

  • Saoquigue Elementary School

Demographics
Population census of Baganga
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,985—    
1918 6,175+4.97%
1939 8,737+1.67%
1948 10,002+1.51%
1960 17,993+5.01%
1970 27,678+4.40%
1975 32,670+3.38%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 40,039+4.15%
1990 37,719−0.60%
1995 39,750+0.99%
2000 43,122+1.76%
2007 48,355+1.59%
2010 53,426+3.70%
2015 56,241+0.98%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

Language

Baganga, as part of Davao Oriental, uses the Southern Kamayo dialect. The Southern Kamayo is quite different from the Kamayo language of Bislig, Surigao Del Sur. Southern Kamayo is also spoken in Southern Lingig, Surigao del Sur, in Cateel, Caraga and some parts of Davao Oriental. It is also related to Surigaonon and Butuanon.

Dialect variations are caused by mixed dialect communications between the Mandaya, Cebuano and other immigrants now living in the area. A prefix is added in most adjectives. Example: The word gamay in Cebuano (English: "small") is gamayay in Baganga. But you can't use the "ay" prefix often, like for instance the word dako (English; "big") is spoken as "bagas-AY" or "bagasay" instead of saying "dako-ay". dutayay (English: "very small")

See also

References
  1.  Municipality of Baganga | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Davao Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Climate: Baganga". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Davao Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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