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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Sept 1, 2011 20:21:18 GMT 8, Cabucgayan, Biliran
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabucgayan,_Biliran
Cabucgayan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,799 people in 3,372 households.
Cabucgayan derived its name from the snail called "bukgay." In Waray, to make a singular noun into a plural noun, the article "ka" is added before the word and the article "an" after the word. Kabukgayan, therefore, means a place where there are many snails.
The Municipality of Cabucgayan is one of the 8 municipalities of Biliran with a total land area of 4,871.4707 hectares.
This municipality was created on September 29, 1949 when Pres. Elpidio Quirino issued Executive Order no. 271.
It is located in the southeastern part of Biliran Island specifically at 124 degree, 30 minutes and 45 seconds latitude and a longitude of 11 degrees, 29 minutes and 45 seconds. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Caibiran, on the East by Villareal Bay, on the South by Carigara bay, and the West by the Municipality of Biliran; and is approximately 19 kilometers away from Caibiran, 33 kilometers away from Naval, the capital town of the Province, and 118 kilometers away from Tacloban City, the capital of the Province of Leyte.
It belongs to the two types of climate, Type II and Type IV. It is characterized by pronounced rainfall periodically accompanied by trade winds and storms during the months of January, June, July, November and December while the minimum monthly rainfall occurs in February, March, April and May.
The total land area dedicated to agriculture is 2,905 hectares or 59.63% of the total land area. The three major forest products are timber, rattan and wild abaca.
Cabucgayan, Biliran en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabucgayan,_Biliran Cabucgayan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 18,799 people in 3,372 households. Cabucgayan derived its name from the snail called "bukgay." In Waray, to make a singular noun into a plural noun, the article "ka" is added before the word and the article "an" after the word. Kabukgayan, therefore, means a place where there are many snails. The Municipality of Cabucgayan is one of the 8 municipalities of Biliran with a total land area of 4,871.4707 hectares. This municipality was created on September 29, 1949 when Pres. Elpidio Quirino issued Executive Order no. 271. It is located in the southeastern part of Biliran Island specifically at 124 degree, 30 minutes and 45 seconds latitude and a longitude of 11 degrees, 29 minutes and 45 seconds. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Caibiran, on the East by Villareal Bay, on the South by Carigara bay, and the West by the Municipality of Biliran; and is approximately 19 kilometers away from Caibiran, 33 kilometers away from Naval, the capital town of the Province, and 118 kilometers away from Tacloban City, the capital of the Province of Leyte. It belongs to the two types of climate, Type II and Type IV. It is characterized by pronounced rainfall periodically accompanied by trade winds and storms during the months of January, June, July, November and December while the minimum monthly rainfall occurs in February, March, April and May. The total land area dedicated to agriculture is 2,905 hectares or 59.63% of the total land area. The three major forest products are timber, rattan and wild abaca. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 15, 2012 23:31:12 GMT 8, Fishing boat arriving in Cabucgayan.
Fishing boat arriving in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 22, 2012 20:00:39 GMT 8, A beautiful town house in Cabucgayan Town with views up the mountains of Biliran Island.
A beautiful town house in Cabucgayan Town with views up the mountains of Biliran Island. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 25, 2012 20:41:08 GMT 8, A Liberty statue in the park of Cabucgayan town in Biliran Province.
A Liberty statue in the park of Cabucgayan town in Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 26, 2012 21:47:34 GMT 8, Construction of a new roof at the Cabucgayan Gym in the centre of Cabucgayan.
Construction of a new roof at the Cabucgayan Gym in the centre of Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 27, 2012 20:03:06 GMT 8, Coconut shells drying in the streets of Cabucgayan.
Coconut shells drying in the streets of Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 5, 2012 19:05:02 GMT 8, Jam's Pharmacy in Cabucgayan Town of Biliran Province.
Jam's Pharmacy in Cabucgayan Town of Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 14, 2012 23:51:55 GMT 8, 
This is the Market Building beside the sea in the centre of Cabucgayan Town, not far away from the Municipality building.
This is the Market Building beside the sea in the centre of Cabucgayan Town, not far away from the Municipality building. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 18, 2012 23:53:34 GMT 8, 
The Seal of Cabucgayan Municipality.
The Seal of Cabucgayan Municipality. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 24, 2012 19:50:31 GMT 8, 
View along a sunny Cabucgayan street.
View along a sunny Cabucgayan street. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 31, 2012 1:18:37 GMT 8, 
The beautiful waterfront in Cabucgayan town.
The beautiful waterfront in Cabucgayan town. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 8, 2012 0:24:57 GMT 8, 
The Cabucgayan Municipality Building.
The Cabucgayan Municipality Building. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 10, 2012 0:04:06 GMT 8, 
Fishing boats docked at the causeway in Cabucgayan.
Fishing boats docked at the causeway in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 10, 2012 21:25:09 GMT 8, 
The beautiful interior of the church in Cabucgayan.
The beautiful interior of the church in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 13, 2012 22:25:14 GMT 8, 
Panoramic Photo of Cabucgayan.
Panoramic Photo of Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 15, 2012 23:52:35 GMT 8, 
Sari Sari shop on a street corner in Cabucgayan, Biliran Island.
Sari Sari shop on a street corner in Cabucgayan, Biliran Island. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 16, 2012 22:47:53 GMT 8, 
View from Cabucgayan out across the water to Leyte Province.
View from Cabucgayan out across the water to Leyte Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 18, 2012 0:40:35 GMT 8,  ]
Footbridge in Cabucgayan.
] Footbridge in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 27, 2012 1:10:43 GMT 8,  ]
River entrance in Cabucgayan.
] River entrance in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on May 30, 2013 15:14:19 GMT 8, 
St. Francis Borgia Church in Cabucgayan, on the south coast of Biliran Island.
St. Francis Borgia Church in Cabucgayan, on the south coast of Biliran Island. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 6, 2013 12:21:20 GMT 8, 
Cabucgayan Town Hall on the south coast of Biliran Island, Biliran Province.
Cabucgayan Town Hall on the south coast of Biliran Island, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 1, 2013 22:44:27 GMT 8, 
Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades, Biliran Province.
Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 3, 2013 16:41:14 GMT 8, 
Cabucgayan National High School located in Esperanza barangay part of Cabucgayan town on the south coast of Biliran Island.
Cabucgayan National High School located in Esperanza barangay part of Cabucgayan town on the south coast of Biliran Island. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jul 5, 2013 9:36:33 GMT 8, 
Cabucgayan Meat Shop and Cabucgayan Motor Bike Shop along the Biliran Circumferential Road in Cabucgayan town, Biliran Province.
Cabucgayan Meat Shop and Cabucgayan Motor Bike Shop along the Biliran Circumferential Road in Cabucgayan town, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Aug 31, 2013 23:28:18 GMT 8, 
Road under construction outside the Latter-day Saints Church of Jesus Christ in Cabucgayan.
Road under construction outside the Latter-day Saints Church of Jesus Christ in Cabucgayan. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Sept 9, 2013 19:47:33 GMT 8, 
The historic Watchtower in Esperanza Barangay, Cabucgayan town, Biliran Province.
The historic Watchtower in Esperanza Barangay, Cabucgayan town, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Sept 17, 2013 18:47:41 GMT 8, 
The Cabucgayan Gym, on the south coast of Biliran Island, Biliran Province.
The Cabucgayan Gym, on the south coast of Biliran Island, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Oct 27, 2013 20:00:16 GMT 8, 
TESDA Cabucgayan National School or Arts and Trades, Biliran Province.
TESDA Cabucgayan National School or Arts and Trades, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Oct 28, 2013 21:34:35 GMT 8, 
St. Francis Borgia Church in Cabucgayan, Biliran Province.
St. Francis Borgia Church in Cabucgayan, Biliran Province. |
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Cabucgayan Town, by Biliran on Jun 18, 2014 19:32:50 GMT 8, 
The historic Cubucgayan Watchtower is looking very neglected, while it has great potential it could become a great tourist attraction and major landmark for the Province.
The historic Cubucgayan Watchtower is looking very neglected, while it has great potential it could become a great tourist attraction and major landmark for the Province. |
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