Carigara
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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; 453 years ago (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
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• 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 | 25.00 |
• 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 |
Major Religion | Christianity, mainly Roman Catholicism |
Local Feast | Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross |
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.