Daraga

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Daraga

Geographical Address

Province
City
Postal Code
4501
latitude
13.1
longitude
123.7
Area
118.6 km²
Division
Bicol
Region
V

Daraga, officially the Municipality of Daraga, (Central BicolanoBanwaan kan DaragaFilipinoBayan ng Daraga), is a 1st class municipality in the province of AlbayPhilippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 126,595 people.[3]

The town is home to the landmark Cagsawa Ruins.

The word daraga historically referred to a "maiden", and is the modern term for an "unmarried woman" in many of the Bikol languages. The original settlement of Daraga dates back to 12th century, but has changed location repeatedly due to the constant threats posed by Mayon Volcano. The town was previously named BudiaoCagsawa, and Locsin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daraga,_Albay

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