city in the
province of Albay, Philippines, 500 kilometres (310 mi) south-east of Manila. According to the 2015 census, it has a
population of 111,399 people.[3]
Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Barangays
3 Demographics
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
History[edit]
The name Ligao is derived from the local word "ticao", once an abundant tree whose poisonous leaves were used to catch
fish in rivers or creeks. Most Ligaoeos, however, believe that the name Ligao was originally "licau" which means to take
the long way around or to turn away from the ordinary or usual route.
Ligao started as a small settlement known as 'Cavasi' in the 16th century. It grew in population as it attracted natives from
nearby settlements. Eventually, power struggles among ambitious and aggressive leaders caused trouble as they created
divisions among the settlement. There arose five divisions led by maginoos (chieftains): Pagkilatan, Maaban, Sampogan,
Makabongay and Hokoman. Peace was only restored when Chieftain Pagkilatan was appointed supreme leader over the
entire settlement with the approval of the other chieftains.
The town was founded as a barrio of Polangui in 1606, being ceded to Oas in 1665, and finally becoming an independent
municipality in 1666. It gained city status on March 24, 2001, after a plebiscite with an overwhelming Yes vote of 17,753 as
against 1,387 No votes.
Barangays[edit]
Ligao City is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.[2] There are 11 urban and 44 rural barangays, of which 3 are coastal
barangays.
Abella
Allang
Amtic
Bacong
Bagumbayan (Pob.)
Balanac
Baligang
Barayong
Basag
Batang
Bay
Binanowan
Binatagan (Pob.)
Bobonsuran
Bonga
Busac
Busay
Cabarian
Calzada (Pob.)
Catburawan
Cavasi (Pob.)
Culliat
Dunao (Pob.)
Francia
Guilid (Pob.)
Herrera(Pob.)
Layon
Macalidong
Mahaba
Malama
Maonon
Nasisi
Nabonton
Oma-Oma
Palapas
Pandan
Paulba
Paulog
Pinamaniquian
Pinit
Ranao-Ranao
San Vicente
Tagpo (Pob.)
Tambo
Tandarora
Tastas
Tinago (Pob.)
Tinampo
Tiongson
Tomolin (Pob.)
Tuburan (Pob.)
Tula-Tula Grande
Tula-Tula Pequeo
Tupas
Demographics[edit]