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*Albay has a total of 720 barangays, 15 municipalites, and 3 cities - <font color=green>'''Every barangay in the province of Albay has an Interactive Webpage of its own'''.</font> | *Albay has a total of 720 barangays, 15 municipalites, and 3 cities - <font color=green>'''Every barangay in the province of Albay has an Interactive Webpage of its own'''.</font> | ||
*Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,314,826 | *Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,314,826 | ||
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Albay has a land area of 2,552.6 square kilometers, politically subdivided into 15 municipalities, three cities and 720 barangays. | Albay has a land area of 2,552.6 square kilometers, politically subdivided into 15 municipalities, three cities and 720 barangays. | ||
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==Location of Albay, Philippines== | ==Location of Albay, Philippines== | ||
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==History of Albay, Philippines== | ==History of Albay, Philippines== | ||
Albay and its surrounding areas were originally known as Ibalon when they were explored by Juan de Salcedo and his soldiers in 1573. A small settlement called Sawangan, situated near a mangrove swamp, was established and later became the town of Albaybay, meaning "by the bay," in 1616. Eventually, the town's name was changed to Albay, while Legaspi was adopted as the name for the town to distinguish it from the province. | |||
Albay and its surrounding areas were known as Ibalon when Juan de Salcedo and | |||
In 1846, Masbate , Ticao and Burias were | In 1846, the territories of Masbate, Ticao, and Burias were separated from Albay to form the comandancia of Masbate. Albay, in turn, was divided into four districts: Iraya, Cordillera or Tobaco, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes. In 1894, Sorsogon became an independent province, followed by Catanduanes in 1945. The province of Albay itself was officially created on March 10, 1917. | ||
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The province of Albay itself was created on March 10, 1917 . | |||
Throughout its vibrant history, Albay has experienced both natural and man-made disasters. In 1649, a rebellion erupted among the natives against their recruitment for shipbuilding in Cavite. The devastating eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1814 claimed the lives of 1,200 people and buried the town of Cagsawa. During the early 19th century, the production of hemp for shipping ropes brought great prosperity to Albay, becoming a significant international source of wealth. However, the demand for hemp declined sharply, leading to a downturn in Albay's economy. | |||
==People of Albay, Philippines== | ==People of Albay, Philippines== | ||
*Population of ALBAY, REGION V (BICOL REGION) as of 2020 census: 1,374,768 | |||
*Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,315,000 | *Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,315,000 | ||
*Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432 | *Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432 | ||
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==The oldest living man or woman in Albay, Philippines== | ==The oldest living man or woman in Albay, Philippines== | ||
Do you know who the oldest living man or woman is in Albay? Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Albay. We will then post your entry in the [[Oldest Living Man or Woman in the Philippines|'''Oldest Man or Woman in the Philippines''']] page. | Do you know who the oldest living man or woman is in Albay? Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Albay. We will then post your entry in the [[Oldest Living Man or Woman in the Philippines|'''Oldest Man or Woman in the Philippines''']] page. | ||
==Albay Zip Codes== | ==Albay Zip Codes== | ||