Alegria, Surigao del Norte
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) | |
| Province | Surigao del Norte | |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Surigao del Norte | |
| Barangays | 12 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Dominador G. Esma Jr. (2007-present) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Uldarico S. Uriarte Jr. (2010-present) | |
| • Congress | Guillermo A. Romarate Jr. (2007-present) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 65.28 km2 (25.20 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 14,539 | |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8425 | |
| Dialing code | 86 | |
| Patron Saint | San Isidro Labrador the Farmer | |
| Income class | 5th class | |
| Website | alegriasurigao |
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Alegria is a fifth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,539 people.[3]
Contents
Barangays
Alegria is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Alipao
- Anahaw
- Budlingin
- Camp Eduard (Geotina)
- Ferlda
- Gamuton
- Julio Ouano (Pob.)
- Ombong
- Poblacion (Alegria)
- Pongtud
- San Juan
- San Pedro
History
Alegria was created by Republic Act No. 5239. It was originally the sitio of Anahaw founded by immigrants from the municipality of Bacuag. Sitio Anahaw was situated near Lake Mainit, and would often be flooded due to heavy rains. During rainy seasons, the local families transferred to a place now called Alegria.
The name Alegria was derived from the Spanish word which means "lively". Its name was given by Judge Sixto Olga who happened to spend a night in the place. The people offered him a party dance. Because their affair was lively he told the people to change the name Anahaw to Alegria. [4]
Alegria became a barrio in 1927. It was formerly one of the biggest barrios in the municipality of Mainit. The municipality extends from the boundary of Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, to Pungtod and Dayano that is the boundary of the mother municipality of Mainit.
Demographics
| Population census of Alegria | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 9,715 | — |
| 1995 | 11,764 | +3.65% |
| 2000 | 12,923 | +2.03% |
| 2007 | 13,369 | +0.47% |
| 2010 | 14,539 | +3.10% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
The Surigaonon language is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken.
Schools
The following are schools in the center of Alegria:
- Alegria Central Elementary School [1]
- Alegria National High School [2]
- Global Competency Based Training Center [3]
- Marajaw na Magbalantay Learning Center
Transport
Railway station (proposed)
There are plans for a Mindanao railway network with a railway station in Alegria which would be an intermediate station on a branch line between Surigao and Davao[6]
See also
References
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- ↑ http://www.cdodev.com/tag/mindanao-railway/
External links
- Municipality of Alegria Website Blog
- ALEGRIA TODAY
- The Amazing People of Alegria, Surigao del Norte
- Alegria National High School
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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