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Pagadian City
www.pagadian.org
Pagadian City (Cebuano: City of Pagadian, Filipino, Davao City) is located in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It houses the regional seat of government of Zamboanga (Region 9) on the island of Mindanao.
An iconic symbol of Pagadian is its uniquely designed tricycle built to adopt the hilly terrain of the city's. The reach is said with pride that this is the only place in the Philippines, one can see a public transport interests and about 25-40 angle.
Content
1 Geography and topography
2 Climate
3 History
4 Timeline
5 Languages and dialects
6 Festivals
7 Management
8 Economy
9 Tourist attractions
10 Education
11 Infrastructure
12 Fast Facts
13 Notes
14 References
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Geography and topography
Pagadian City view from Rotonda
Situated in the northern part of the Western Mindanao region, Davao is the capital city of Zamboanga del Sur province. It is bounded by the towns of Dumalinao Tigbao and south-west, west Lakewood, Trough in the east and north-west, and north Midsalip.
About 45% of the total city area is steeply sloping terrain of hills and mountains in the northwest portion covering an estimated 15,090 hectares. Mt. Palpalan, Mt. Begong, Mt. Pinokis, and Mt. Sugar loaf are the four tallest peaks. Direct north area as well as the central part, with mild to moderate slopes, making up 47% of the total. The remaining 8% is level or nearly level, and makes up most of the eastern and the southern part of town. The urban area covers about 845.48 hectares. Height from urban area of the town ranges from 1 MSL (mean sea level) near Pagadian Bay in about 100 MSL in the area of Barangay San Jose.
The Gather, Bulatoc, Milk, and Balangasan Rivers, drain Pagadian Bay and serve as natural drainage.
Due to its topography and elevation, most of the 54 barangays of the city not experience of flooding. The low-lying southern and eastern part of town, though, do sometimes experience a flood, most especially during heavy rains.
Climate
It is located within the tropics of the northern hemisphere which is pronounced dry season from January to March and rainy season from April to December. The region is generally not affected of tropical storms and typhoons as it is located outside the Philippine Typhoon Belt. Temperature ranges from 22.2 C (72.0 F) to 32.9 C (91.2 F). The prevailing southwest wind wind gust of wind blew shot from the sea during the dry seasons going from the northeast, and the trade winds brought about by the mountain range. Drops distribution is moderate rainfall from 2,500 mm to 3,000 mm annually.
History
Origin of the Name
The city proper and surrounding areas Muricay, Call Sur and White Beach was originally named "Talpokan," a native word that means "a place of many springs."
During the early part of the 20th century, the area is called "Pangad-you-an", a Visayan word which means "a place to be prayed for "due to a malaria epidemic that nearly wiped out the early Christian population, the majority of which came from the Visayas. An alternative theory suggests This is named after a bird native to the call "Gagadian. However, the officially accepted version of how it came to be called that "Davao" is derived from the language "pagad" Iranun (wait) and "padian" (market). The area has a duty to trade and market Maguindanao Sultanate during the period.
Early Settlers
The first inhabitants were the Subanens, a tribe native to the Western Mindanao Region. After the Muslim settlers comes once in 15 century, established a flourishing community and introduced the Islamic faith.
In the early 20th century, the Muslim inhabitants of leadership Datu Akob, a Datu Iranun the daughter caught the fancy of Datu Macaumbang, also a Iranun (Sultan of executives Nonok) from the Municipality of Malabang and Prop. By approval of Datu Akob, Datu Macaumbang married the beautiful Bai Putri Akob wormwood. At the same time a cousin of Datu Macaumbang (Sultan of Taga Nonok), Datu Mama a tailored Jamerol Maranao - Iranun Datu, married the second daughter of Datu Akob, Bai Putri Concona Akob. Upon the death of Datu Akob, his son-in-law, Datu Macaumbang real leadership and established the territorial boundaries of the current city proper, from Balangasan River in West, East Ring Sur River. Because of widespread banditry and piracy in his community at that time, Datu Macaumbang requested the assistance of the Philippine Constabulary. A detachment led by Col. Tiburcio Ballesteros from Malangas stationed themselves Dumagoc Island. The arrival of the soldiers restored peace and order thereby attracting the influx of settlers from far-flung regions of Visayas and Luzon, and from the neighboring areas in Mindanao.
Spread of Christianity
See also: Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian
cebu del Sto.Nio
Christian settlers began arriving in the early 20th century, Most come from Cebu, as evident in the devotion of Santo Nio de CEB. The Christian population increase prompted the creation of the Parish of Davao in 1938 and has supplied through together the Jesuits, and Filipino Columban priest. The original Sto. Nio Church of Pagadian is right across the city plaza, built on the site where San Jose Parish church now stands, Fr. Sean Nolan, SSC served as the first pastor. The current Sto. Nio Cathedral is now located in Santiago District and was built in 1968.
Pagadian Parish became a diocese the November 2, 1971 and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz. Msgr. Jesus B. Tuquib served as the first bishop and was installed on 24 February 1973. At that time, the Columban Fathers took care of apostolic service for the first 13 parishes in the newly-formed diocese. They will also be taken after the mission of the Jesuits.
Currently, the Diocese of Pagadian has 24 parishes and covers a population of 711,244. The diocese covers the towns and 21 other municipalities in northern and eastern parts of Zamboanga del Sur.
The city celebrates every 3 Annual Fiesta Week of January in honor of his patron, the Holy Child Jesus (Sto. NIO) which also coincides with the feastday of Cebu City.
Timeline
Date / Year
Significant Events
1800's
The present-day Davao has its beginnings as a sitio of Margosatubig.
July 1927
It became a village under threat Municipal District, Zamboanga on the implementation of Executive Order no.70.
1934
Director Teofisto Guingona, Sr. was commissioned by the Philippine Governor-General Leonard Wood to determine the possibility of moving the seat of government of the Trough municipalities in other areas, a conference was called together with the datus and the early Christian settlers. The idea of transferring the seat of Government of Pagadian Trough was at first largely opposed by Christians. Eventually, a consensus was reached when the designated committee under the leadership of Datu Balimbingan of threat and approval of Datu Macaumbang surveyed in the western part of the current area and found Talpokan, a part of the village Pagadian, regarded as an appropriate place for such transfer. At the same time, Datu Macaumbang donated 260 hectares of land to the Christians who are willing to move to the area.
March 23, 1937
Pagadian became a municipality by Executive Order 77. Its ascendancy was due to the initiative of then Assemblyman eager John S. Alano. The Hon. Jose Sanson was appointed as the acting mayor. After his short tenure, a regular election is held in the Hon. Federico Jamisola as the first elected official municipal mayor. The municipality of Pagadian is formed By merging the municipal and district Dinas Trough, as a result, creating a community under threat of his former village. The newly created town had 19 barangays.
June 6, 1952
Congressman Roseller T. Lim authored RA 711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces - North (north) and Sur (south).
September 17 1952
Pagadian became the capital town of the newly-established province of Zamboanga del Sur.
June 21, 1969
It became a Chartered City by RA 5478, becoming the third city in Zamboanga Peninsula (Administrative Region).
August 16, 1976
The city is one of the hardest hit area in the Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami of 1976, regarded as the most devastating tsunami disaster in the Philippines in recent times. Davao is the main city in the area was struck by both the earthquake and tsunami and sustained the greatest number of casualties.
November 12, 2004
Despite Zamboanga City government's opposition to the transfer, Pagadian became the Regional Center for Region IX-Zamboanga. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's decision to move the regional office is based on Executive Order 429 issued by former President Corazon Aquino in October 1990.
Languages and dialects
Most of Pagadianons speak Cebuano language (part of the Visayan language family). The national language, Filipino (Tagalog) are widely understood and the native tongue of a small percentage of the population. Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, Samal and dialects used by the Muslim community, however, the dialect of the indigenous people Subanen is in danger of being lost [citation needed] as the younger generation prefer to use instead of Cebuano. Outstanding percent of the population is classified as Ilonggo, Ilocano and Chavacano speakers. In case the rest of the Philippines, English is understood by almost everybody and it is used as primary language for business and official purposes.
Festivals
The feast celebrates the city in January, showcasing grateful Festival, fluvial parade (regatta) trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows as well as a civic military parade. Every June 21, Pagadianons celebrate the Day of Davao in celebration of its founding as a Chartered city, and as Capital of Zamboanga del Sur, the city hosts the annual provincial festival in September in agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural presentations and sports competitions.
The Megayon Festival is a week-long festival that coincides with the anniversary of Zamboanga del Sur in September. It honors the settlers tri-man: Subanens, Bangsamoro Muslims and Christians. It was officially established on August 3, 2006 as the celebration of the founding of the province through Provincial Ordinance No. 016-2006. A showcase of three distinctly different cultural heritage in songs, dances, rituals of peace, food and crafts, its main purpose is to foster unity and understanding of the three cultures. Organized environment-related activities, peace and development forum, and indigenous sports competitions are also held.
Sa Subanen tongue, "megayon" means unity and solidarity.
Pagadian City also officially celebrates the Chinese New Year. It was initiated by the current Mayor Samuel S. Assumed co office in 2004. It honors the local Chinese community which has contributed significantly to the local economy.
Leadership
Urban Map of Pagadian
Pagadian City belongs to the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur. The local Municipal Council (City Council Legislative) is administered by the Mayor, with the help of the Vice-Mayor. It has ten elected councilors and representatives from the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) and the Association of Barangay Captain (ABC).
It is politically subdivided into 54 barangays of the 13 They are classified as urban.
Alegria
Balangasan (urban)
Butterfly sleeve dress
Baloyboan
Banale
Bogo
Pump
Buenavista
Bulatok
Gold
Camalig
Dampalan
Danlugan
Large timber tree
Datagan
Deborok
Ditoray
Dumagoc (the urban)
Milk (urban)
Gubac
Gubang
Freedom
Manifestations
Kalasan
Hook (urban)
La Suerte
Gravity
Lapidian
Lenienza
Lison Valley
Lourdes
Lower Sibatang
Indigenous
Lumbia (the urban)
Macasing
Ignorant
Muricay
Napolan
Palpalan
Pedulonan
Poloyagan
San Francisco (urban)
San Jose (urban)
San Pedro (urban)
Santa Lucia (urban)
Santa Maria (urban)
James (the urban)
Ghost NIO (urban)
Call Sur
Gather (urban)
Spring (urban)
Tulangan
Tulawas
Above Sibatang
White Beach
Economy
Industry
Agriculture is the main economic sources, including the production of rice, corn, coconut, fruits and root crops. There are special programs such as Plant-Now-Pay Later Grains Production Enhancement Program and made available for local farmers, the City Economic Development Assistance Program (CILDAP) also extends loans to those who need financial assistance for their livelihood. Production of livestock such as hogs, goats, cattle and poultry is also a growing local industry.
Boats along the Pagadian fishport.
Pagadian Bay and Illana Bay external (Iranun Bay) laden with a variety of fish species and crustaceans, seaweed farming culture is flourishing in the waters off the bay while fishponds yields near or along the bay milkfish, shrimp and crab. A number of large deep-sea fishing vessels that venture farther Sulu Sea and South China Sea off Davao fishport make their base of operations.
Another revenue-generating industry are mining. The mining area located 1.5 km south-east of Barangay Lison Valley correct approximately 49 kilometers from the town proper yields copper gold and molybdenum.
Production of raw materials such as seaweeds, Coco processing, manioc constitutes a large part of the local economy, small-scale manufacturing of furniture and decors made out of wood, bamboo, rattan, metal and plastic, handicrafts made out of bamboo, rattan, coco shell, wood, marine shell, ceramics, and weaving.
Banking
To date, there are eight (8) privately-owned, two (2) government-owned, five (6) rural banks, two (2) local savings bank and one (1) cooperative banks in the city. The Philippines largest banks-Metrobank, Banco de Oro and the Philippine National Bank also serve the city.
1st Valley Bank
Allied Bank
Banco de Oro
Bank of Philippine Islands
Chinabank
CocoBank
Cooperative Bank of Zamboanga del Sur
Development Bank of the Philippines
Katipunan Bank
Landbank
Veterans Bank (soon)
Metrobank
One Network Bank
Peninsula Bank
Philippine National Bank
PSBank
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Rural Bank of Pagadian
Rural Bank of Tangub
Union Bank of the Philippines
United Coconut Planters Bank
Green Bank (Philippines)
Hotels and Pension Houses
The move of the Regional Center from Zamboanga City prompted a need for more hotels and pension houses in the city.
Name
Residence
Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel
Datoc Street cor. Cabrera St., Pagadian City
Guillermo Hotel
J. Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
Hotel Camila
J. Ariosa St., Pagadian City
Hotel Alindahaw
J. Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
New Roxan Hotel
FS Pajares Avenue, Pagadian City
Springland Hotel and Resort
Spring Dist., Pagadian City
Princess Hotel
San. Peter Dist., Pagadian City
The Peninsula Hotel
James Dist., Pagadian City
Zamboanga Hotel
James Dist., Pagadian City
Pilgrims Hotel
Spring Dist., Pagadian City
Anastasia Pension House
Road Dao, Pagadian City
Pensione de Yllana
Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
Shopping establishments
Pagadian City, as a regional capital, reached Zamboanga City in terms of numbers and size of shopping malls. Davao Gaisano Capital is the largest mall in the city, recently opened on December 12, 2008. It is owned by Gaisano Group of Companies. In terms of size, it was followed by Peoples Plaza, a large department store owner of a local Chinese businessmen. The Best Emporium Mall is owned by a Chinese family based in Zamboanga City.
Homegrown mid-sized stores like D'bean Hypermart, Pagadian City Central Unit, and Cariaga Hypermart is flourishing. The store is the legacy of local entrepreneurs who had managed to build this city from its beginnings as a trading settlement on what it is today. C3 (City Commercial Center) which is currently under construction, is the site of historical Shopping Center, where the old market, transportation terminal was once located.
One of the most memorable feature of the town the Filipino-owned, fastfood chain Jollibee, which is located on Pajares Avenue. Popular foodchains such as Chowking, Dunkin Donuts, Mister Donut, Greenwich, Mang Inasal, McDonald's, Chicken Ati-Atihan, and Sunburst Fried Chicken also has outlets in the city, most, if not all of them are franchised. Fine dining is available at the Café Ilang-Ilang, Alindahaw Cafe and Cafe Guiller-Restaurant. Greenhouse Fishing Station and Restaurant offers fresh seafood straight from his own fishponds that surrounds the place.
Name
Residence
Peoples Plaza Mall
FS Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Peoples Plaza Supermarket
FS Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Best Megamall big store
Datoc Street., Corner Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Best Emporium SuperStore
FS Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Capital Gaisano Pagadian
Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
D'Beam Hypermart
San Pedro, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
C3 Mall
Old Square Shopping., Pagadian City,
Pagadian City Central Uni
Old Square Shopping., Pagadian City,
NCCC Mall of Davao (Proposed)
Grande Hotel, Pagadian City,
Uptown Plaza Mall (Proposed)
FS Pajares Ave, San Jose, Pagadian City,
Tourist attractions
Pagadian City are a number of tourist attractions, though most of them are not well known in the Philippines.
Pagadian Bay. Dao-Dao place in the center; Dao-Dao Gamay right foreground.
Rotonda Davao - located in the upper reaches of the income Pagadian City Pagadian Bay, this is a circular park intersects North Diversion Road. It is connected to Pajares Avenue, one of two major road networks in the city (the other being the Rizal Avenue). A portion of Rotonda is landscaped. There is a horseback-riding and cooling store.
Dao Dao Islands - two islands, Place (Large) and Gamay (small). The big island covers 1.10 hectares and is a 70-10 minute ride by ferry from the port. This has artificial coral reef, ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Dao Dao Gamay is a sandbar and was partially submerged during high tide.
Springland Resort - sourced from natural springs in the district of Tuburan. It has a swimming pool and a fishpond. The resort also has a multifunction hall and a restaurant designed in the Philippine Native Style.
White Beach - a stretch of white sand beach just five minutes via motorboat southeast of the seaport town. Obviously, deep, blue waters (even low tide). Ideal for swimming and diving.
Lourdes Hot and Cold Spring - natural hot springs in barangay Lourdes, about 32 km. northwest from the urban areas. It was tapped by the Pagadian City Water District as a piped water source for the village free.
Lourdes Waterfalls - Also located at barangay Lourdes, about 32 kms. from Pagadian proper. Ideal for bathing.
Lison Valley Waterfalls - located about 42 km. from northwest of Pagadian proper, the waterfall has a height of about 20-25 meters. Its spherical-shaped basin, 20 meters in diameter, is ideal for picnics. Located in sitio Santa Lucia, about 18 km. from Lison Valley proper and are surrounded of green plants, giant ferns, orchids and mass-covered rocks, limestone and marble stones, it overlooks rice and chocolate hills and water look alike unsuccessful discharge is 5 cu. m. each seconds.
Manga Twin Falls and Caves - located in Barangay Manga, only 7 km. from the town proper. It is a two-layered cascading fall, surrounded by huge trees wooden houses with white monkey. The twin caves can be explored along with the two-layered falls. Currently in the process of being developed as a tourist area.
Mt. Palpalan - Is the promontory within the Pagadian City limits on the peak of the transmitters of major commercial communication system is built on. With a height of 684 ft above sea level, it has the Vista wave of Pagadian City and Illana Bay.
Mt. Susong Maid - which means Aiden chest. Located in barangay Lourdes, 32 km. from Pagadian proper and 10 km. from the village center, Susong Cactus is a semi-perfect cone with good forest cover. It can be reached by horseback.
Bulatoc Hill - Standing in Barangay Bogo, only 4 km. from Pagadian proper. The hill used to be an island but is now linked to Davao by land reclamation. It provides a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay.
Muricay Beach - Located in Barangay Muricay, just a little over 4 kms. from the city proper, the white sand beach are available for swimming but is as yet undeveloped. Mangroce tracts and seaweed plantations are nearby.
Poloyagan Beach - Rocky beach with coral reefs, are also under study. About kms. from Pagadian proper.
Bogo Hill - Situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 kms. from Pagadian proper. The hill is hiding in agricultural land and offers a panoramic view of Davao Bay, as well as a good place for viewing the beauty Pagadian
Kendis Cave - About 14 kms. from Pagadian Poblacion and 5 kms. from the village Ditoray. Kendis Cave is an open-end cave with plants and vegetation. With large overhead crevices with two interior rooms. Can be reached on horseback and currently under study.
Dumagoc Hill - a former military reservation following the contours of a heart. Still under study.
Waterfalls Ditoray-It 14 kms. from Pagadian Poblacion and 5 kms. from the center of the village Ditoray. Large stone ring has dropped.
Bomb Beach - Located in barangay Bomba, about 2 kms. from Pagadian proper, available for fishing and swimming in a bomb bridge and shed as well as a coral reef. Under study for development.
Mt. Pinokis - this one is barangay Lison Valley, 42 km. from Pagadian Poblacion. Mt Pinokis is 2 km. from Mt. Susong Cactus as 12 km. from barangay Lourdes. The mountain features virgin forests live by native animals such as monkeys, birds, lizards as well as many species of reptiles, amphibians and insects. It can also be reached through the back horses and is now under study for development.
Agro-Tourism and Heritage Complex (AHC) located a mere 5 minutes away from the center of Pagadian, the AHC is an adventure lover delight with its variety of thrills, from the whimsical charm of the Cultural Village, the soothing serenity of Butterfly Park, the breathtaking excitement of the Walk and Zipline canopy. It is truly a feast for the senses.
Study
The Local Government Units (LGUs) will support the education sector by Day Care Services (DCS) adopting Early Child Care & Development (ECCD) which provides education for 3-5 year olds. These were established to make Children better prepared for higher levels of education. The quality of DCS and available resources vary widely across geographical areas, with urban Day Care Centers (DCC) in general are faring better than those in rural areas.
Private
Davao is the center of education [citation needed] in the province Zamboanga del Sur. The two largest St. Columban Elementary School and High School Southern Mindanao. The former is the only private Catholic schools and tertiary largest in terms of assets while the latter is privately owned and the largest in terms of student population. Holy Child Academy, a private Catholic institution and a sister school of St. Columban College, offering preschool and high school courses. The current demand and popularity of Nursing and other medical courses also boosted the student population Medina College-Pagadian and Mendero School of Nursing. Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology is the only school in town that provides Maritime MassCom and courses, among others, it is a branch of the Misamis Institute of Technology in Ozamis City. There are also a number of small to mid-sized technical schools offering of mainly technology and vocational courses.
Public
A branch of the Western Mindanao State University External Studies is located within the wide Zamboanga del Sur National High School compound. Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trade provides vocational, technical courses, and manpower development training. one national high schools serve the city: Zamboanga del Sur National Higher School, Davao City National High School comprehension, and Lala National High School. Pagadian City Pilot School is the largest public elementary school in the city. Barangay Sta. Lucia, Balangasan, Sto. Nio, New Silang, Camp Abelon and Lala publicity also has its own elementary school to address the ever deccreasing need for sex education.
Schools in Pagadian City
Pagadian City Pilot School
Infrastructure
Transportation and open
See also: Pagadian Airport
Airport. The city is served by a second airport (Pagadian Airport) that can contain both commercial and private aircraft. It is Muricay located in Barangay and Barangay Gather, five (5) kilometers from the town proper. The airport is currently undergoing renovation and expansion.
Seaport. The port of Pagadian City is served by seven (0) operating shipping lines for both passengers and cargoes. Ports of call include Zamboanga City, Jolo, Siasi, Bongao, Sitangkai and Cotabato City.
Land Transportation / Road Network. The city has a road network with a total length of 374.07 km of which 311.02 km are village roads, 43.26 km is city streets, 5.98 km is the city and alleys 13.80 KM is the national road. A total of 235.22 km or 62.88% are concrete roads. The city has a total of 289.81 meter family bridge / drainage / sewerage box - 3 national bridge, 5 city bridges, 5 village bridge, 6 and 1 village village spillways box culvert.
Four bus companies that regularly serve the town for Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz and Pagadian as buses, minibuses and jeepneys are the means of transportation to the neighboring municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. Tricycle is the main vehicle in urban centers while the jeepney, the usual transportation for the city's rural villages. Private vehicles constitute the largest number of registered vehicles in the city.
Television and Media
ITV-8 is a 24hour local information channel based in Pagadian. ABS-CBN Pagadian (DXLM-TV), TV-3 GMA TV-11 NBN also have their private regional stations broadcast public service based in the city. The city is served by two cable companies, Cable and palm PCTV Cable.
Radio Stations
(AM)
DXPR - Radio Mindanao Network (RMN)
DXKP-Radio Philippines Network (RPN)
DXID
(FM)
DXCA
Smile Radio
DXMD
DXKV
DXWO
DXLN
Telecommunications
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Cruztelco are the two main telecommunications provider. A project under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Pagadian City Telephone Exchange (PACITELEX) serves the far-flung barangays others Other phone companies have not been able to provide the service. The three major cellular phone service providers in countries such as GLOBE, SMART, and Digitel / Sun Cellular also performing in town.
Water and Power Supply
Pagadian City Water District (PCWD) provides the city with potable water supply. Formed in 1976, has more than PCWD 14,000 active service connections and sources its water from deep wells and springs.
Electricity is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (ZAMSURECO i) from the National Power Corporation Hydro-Electric Plant in Iligan City, sourced from the Maria Cristina Falls. About 77.70% or 42 villages out of total 54 barangays throughout the area cities have 24-hr electricity.
Fast Facts
The city is an Awardee of the Cleanest and Greenest City in Western Mindanao successively, in CY 1998 and CY 1999.
Pagadian City hosted the 13th Asia-Pacific Youth Conference (APYC) in 2007. This is a project of the Citizens of Change (IofC).
Pagadian is represented in the Philippines League By his own basketball team, the Pagadian Explorers.
It is the home base of Zamboanga del Sur - Pagadian FA, under the Philippine Football Federation.
Teresa Magbanua, the Visayan Joan of Arc, died in Davao in 1947.
Notes
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^ Http: / / www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=097322000®code=09&provcode=73
^ "Zip code in the Philippines ". http://zip-codes.philsite.net/pagadian.htm. Retrieved 3/29/2009.
^ Only in the Philippines (taken: 31 March 2009)
^ Geomath.multiply.com (acquired: March 31, 2009)
^ My Pagadian.com (taken: 31 March 2009)
^ ABC "Interactive Travel Guide to Pagadian City." iguide.travel Pagadian City. 2009. http://iguide.travel/Pagadian. Retrieved 4/26/2009.
^ Abcd "The Legend of Pagadian City." Pagadian.com. http://www.pagadian.com/legend.htm. Retrieved 4/26/2009.
^ The Tribe Iranon Blogspot (Acquired: Mar 29, 2009)
Abc ^ "History of the Diocese of Pagadian - translated from the Cebuano". Pagadian.com. http://pagadian.com/Diocese.htm. Retrieved 4/26/2009.
^ Religion in Pagadian City Retrieved on 04/26/2009.
^ Teachers.op.cit Trough, P69. (I got: Mar 29, 2009)
^ 1stphilippines.com - Pagadian History (taken: March 29, 2009)
^ History of Zamboanga del Sur.op.cit, p37-38 (nakuha.: March 29, 2009)
^ Ibid, p38 (acquired: Mar 29, 2009)
Ab ^ "The Philippine Tsunami of 1976 ". www.drgeorgepc.com. http://www.drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1976Phillipines.html. Retrieved 4/26/2009.
PHIVOLCS ^ Report, Earthquake of 1976 (obtained: March 31, 2009)
^ National News (taken: 31 March 2009)
^ Philippines Law Online (acquired: Mar 16, 2009)
^ Unsapa.com - ZamboSur Anniversary (acquired: Apr 26, 2009)
^ Pia - Zamboanga del Sur (acquired: Apr 26, 2009)
^ ZamboSur Education (acquired: Apr 29, 2009)
^ Pagadian City socio-economic profile (taken: March 28, 2009)
^ Local Water Utilities Administration Website (acquired: Mar 28, 2009)
^ Www.buyusa.gov - Pagadian Profile (taken: 13 February 2009)
^ Unsapa.com News (acquired February 13, 2009)
^ Pagadian.org News (taken: 13 February 2009)
^ National Historical Institute (taken: 13 February 2009)
References
Pagadian City Online Community
Pagadian City Local FREE Classifieds
Pagadian City Local News, Information, & City Guide
Pagadian City Forum
Pagadian City
Philippine Standard Geographic Code
2000 Philippine Census Information
The Primary News Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur News Website
Zamboanga del Sur Communications (Acquired: Mar 28, 2009)
Davao City Geography (acquired: Mar 28, 2009)
Pagadian's Website
Basic Facts for Pagadian
VDE
Component local government units in Zamboanga del Sur
Municipalities: Aurora Bayog Dimataling Dinas Dumalinao Dumingag Guipos Josefina Kumalarang Lakewood Lapuyan Manifest Margosatubig Trough Molave Midsalip Pitogo Ramon San Miguel San Pablo Sominot Tabina Tambulig Tigbao Vincenzo Prop A. Sagun
Part city, Pagadian City
Highly urbanized city: Zamboanga City
(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Zamboanga del Sur National Statistics Office)
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Component Cities
Alaminos Antipolo Before Bais Balanga Batac Batangas Bayawan Baybay Bian Bislig Bogo Borongan Bayugan Cabadbaran Cabanatuan Cadiz Calamba Calapan Calbayog Candon Canlaon Carcar Catbalogan Cauayan Cavite Danao Dapitan Digos Dipolog Dumaguete Dasmarias El Salvador Escalante Gapan Gingoog City Iriga Isabela Kabankalan Guihulngan Himamaylan Kidapawan Koronadal La Carlota Lamitan Laoag Legazpi Lipa Ligao Salt Malaybalay Masbate Mati Meycauayan Bulacan Muoz Marawi Naga (Cebu) Oroquieta Ozamis Pagadian Rice Panabo Roxas Sagay Samal Passi San Carlos (Negros Occidental) San Carlos (Pangasinan) San Fernando (La Union) San Fernando (Pampanga) San Jose San Jose del Monte Santa Rosa San Pablo Silay Surigao Tabaco Tabuk Sipalay Sorsogon, Tacurong Tagaytay Tagbilaran Tagum Talisay (Cebu) Talisay (Negros Occidental) Tanauan Tandag Tangub Tanjay Tarlac Tayabas Toledo Trece Martires Tuguegarao Urdaneta Valencia Victorias Vigan
VDE
Provincial capital cities and municipalities of the Philippines
Central
Antipolo City, Rizal, Balanga City, Bataan Baler, Aurora Bangued, Abra Basco, Batanes, Batangas City, Batangas, Laoag, Nueva Vizcaya Boac, Marinduque Bontoc, Mountain Province Cabarroguis, Quirino Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Daet, Camarines Norte Iba, Zambales Ilagan, Isabela Kabugao, Apayao Lagawe, Ifugao Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, La Trinidad, Benguet Legazpi City, Albay Lingayen, Pangasinan, Lucena City, Quezon City Malolos, Bulacan Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Masbate City, Masbate Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Pili, Camarines Sur, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Romblon, Romblon San Fernando City, La Union, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Tabuk City, Kalinga Tarlac City, Tarlac Trece Martires City, Cavite, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Virac, Catanduanes
Visayas
bacolod city Negros Occidental Borongan City, Eastern Samar Catarman, Northern Samar, Catbalogan City, Samar, Cebu City, Cebu, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Iloilo City, Iloilo Jordan, Guimaras Kalibo, Aklan Maasin City, Southern Leyte Naval, Biliran Roxas City, Capiz San Jose, Antique Siquijor, Siquijor Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Tacloban City, Leyte
Mindanao
Alabel, Sarangani Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Digos City, Davao del Sur, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Norte Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Isabela City, Basilan Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Jolo, Sulu Kidapawan City, Cotabato Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Mambajao, Camiguin Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Mati City, Davao Oriental Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi Agusan del Sur, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Surigao City Surigao del Norte, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tubod, Lanao del Norte
Coordinates: 74 942 123,204.61 / 7.82833N 123.3346139E / 7.82833, 123.3346139
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