Carigara
Municipality in Leyte, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Municipality in Leyte, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carigara (Tagalog: [kɐɾiˈɡaɾɐʔ]), officially the Municipality of Carigara (Waray: Bungto han Carigara; Tagalog: Bayan ng Carigara), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,656 people.[3]
Carigara | |
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Municipality of Carigara | |
Etymology: Kan Gara to Kalgara | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°18′N 124°41′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Eastern Visayas |
Province | Leyte |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | 25 January 1571 |
Named for | Datu Gara |
Barangays | 49 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Eduardo "Ed" T. Ong Jr. |
• Vice Mayor | Jimmy A. Camposano |
• Representative | Lolita T. Javier |
• Councilors | List |
• Electorate | 38,606 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 117.86 km2 (45.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,267 m (4,157 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 54,656 |
• Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
• Households | 12,830 |
Demonym(s) | Carigaran-on Kalgaran-on (vernacular term) |
Economy | |
• Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 26.53 |
• Revenue | ₱ 192.2 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 606.1 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 156.6 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 160.8 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Leyte 3 Electric Cooperative (LEYECO 3) |
• Water | Metro Carigara Water District (MCWD) |
• Telecommunications | Bayan Telecommunications, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, Dito Telecommunity |
• Cable TV | G Sat, Sky Direct, Cignal, SatLite |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6529 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)53 |
Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Religion | Christianity, with other minorities |
Local Feast | Magara Festival |
Feast Date | every 16th day of July |
Website | www |
Established in 1571, Carigara holds the distinction of being the inaugural town founded in the expansive Eastern Visayas region. A pivotal development occurred in 1735 when Leyte and Samar were detached from Cebu, forming a unified provincial governance structure with Carigara serving as the premier provincial capital during this era.
Carigara is renowned for its distinct offerings, including pastillas, humba, sundang (machete), and the hubhob delicacy. Hubhob, a local delight, is crafted from grated cassava, eggs, kalamay, milk, and sugar, cooked within a bagacay (bamboo pole) over charcoal, imparting a unique and flavorful taste to this traditional specialty.
Carigara, originally known as "Kan Gara," translates to "that of Gara" or simply "Gara's." Legend has it that Gara hailed from Borneo and was among the unnamed companions of the ten datus who purchased Panay from the Ati (or Aeta) chief Marikudo. Over time, "Kan Gara" transformed into Kalgara for ease of pronunciation, and upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the place was named Carigara, thus adopting its present designation.
As the initial town established in Eastern Visayas,[5] Carigara celebrates its festival every 16th of July, marking the arrival of the Spaniards on July 16, 1569. This festivity, spanning nearly the entire month of July, thus attracting tourists and visitors from nearby towns for commemorating this significant historical event.
On July 14, 2018, Carigara made a bold attempt to secure the Guinness World Records for the "Largest Participants in Philippine Folk Dance," showcasing the Kuratsa.[6] This event formed a part of the town's 423rd fiesta celebration slated for July 16, instilling a sense of pride among the locals and fostering hopes for an economic and tourism upsurge. The event boasted nearly 5,000 participants, predominantly comprising students, teachers from various schools, municipal employees, representatives from the private sector, and residents. Carigara had promptly submitted its bid and eagerly awaited official confirmation.
It is a town in the northern part of Leyte province located right on the shores of Carigara Bay, and surrounded by wide rice fields fanning out towards the mountains in the distance.
Carigara shares borders with Capoocan to the west, Ormoc to the south, Jaro to the southeast, Tunga to the east and Barugo to the northeast.
The climatic and topographical characteristics of Carigara's expansive terrain, encompassing wide rice fields and hilly landscapes, create an optimal environment for cultivating fruit-bearing trees, vegetables, and a variety of crops. Noteworthy fruit-bearing trees suitable for cultivation include bananas, coconuts, jackfruits, mangoes, guavas, rambutans, santol, and star apples. In terms of vegetables, gabi, karubasa, pipino, kamalunggay, marigoso, munggos, sitaw, and upo are extensively grown by local farmers and residents, thriving exceptionally well within the community. Additionally, root crops like kamote and balanghoy flourish alongside rice crops, constituting a substantial part of the agricultural landscape in Carigara.
Carigara features vast highland forests and a diverse fauna, including domesticated animals like carabaos, horses, cats, dogs, chickens, and pigs. In its wild population, the area is home to snakes, frogs, insects, various lizards, and a variety of birds, among other wildlife species.
Carigara is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate data for Carigara, Leyte | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (85) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 73 (2.9) |
56 (2.2) |
75 (3.0) |
71 (2.8) |
114 (4.5) |
174 (6.9) |
172 (6.8) |
163 (6.4) |
167 (6.6) |
161 (6.3) |
158 (6.2) |
125 (4.9) |
1,509 (59.5) |
Average rainy days | 15.2 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 17.3 | 23.9 | 27.3 | 28.4 | 26.9 | 26.9 | 27.1 | 23.8 | 19.3 | 264.8 |
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8] |
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9][10][11][12] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Carigara, Leyte, was 54,656 people,[3] with a density of 460 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,200 inhabitants per square mile.
The predominant language in the municipality is Waray-waray, with Cebuano and Tagalog recognized as minority languages. English functions as the official language, often interspersed with Waray in colloquial exchanges. Although Spanish maintains residual relevance, its usage is limited to specific contexts and not prevalent in verbal or day-to-day communication.
Carigara is mostly Christianity due to Spanish Empire's influence but there are other religions, such as Islam due to economic migrations and allowed them to establish their own businesses that provides locals with commodities, there are other people with minority religion that resides in Carigara for improved economic conditions and standard of living.
Poverty incidence of Carigara
10
20
30
40
2006
31.40 2009
32.14 2012
34.74 2015
31.20 2018
25.00 2021
26.53 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] |
On January 25, 2019, Carigara commemorated its inaugural festival, the Magara Festival,[21] coinciding with its 448th founding anniversary. Magara locally connotes abundance, elegance, and vibrancy. The inaugural Magara Festival primarily centered on celebrating the town's agricultural richness, local products, historical heritage, and its community.
Turugpo is a significant public spectacle featuring duels between two male carabaos or two male horses, occurring annually on Black Saturday. This widely attended event garners immense popularity within the town, drawing thousands of both local and international tourists eager to witness this renowned and culturally significant fight.[22] [23]
Here's a list of some tourist attractions of the municipality of Carigara.
Attractions include:
There are new modernized PUVs that travel from Carigara to Tacloban and vice versa issued by its local government on 24 November 2021.
The municipality owns a port that is located in Barangay Baybay where local boats and ships docks.
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Carigara District Hospital, commonly referred to as CDH, serves as the sole public hospital in the town. Residents from neighboring towns also visit the hospital to admit their ailing patients, seeking additional medical services and attention.
There are a total of 30 elementary schools, 6 high schools (1 private, 4 public, 1 pending construction) and 2 college institutions located on Carigara.[24]
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Century-old houses in Brgy. Jugaban, Carigara, Leyte | Gawas an Harigue | Carigara Municipal Library and Museum |
Cassidy Central School | Plaza Triunfo | Carigara Tide Embankment |
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