Cabusao

Cabusao
Municipality
Municipality of Cabusao
Municipal Hall
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Map of Camarines Sur with Cabusao highlighted
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Cabusao Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°43′39″N 123°06′51″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Camarines Sur
District	1st district
Founded	May 20, 1911
Barangays	9 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Weny A. Sabalbero
• Vice Mayor	Jose Gil A. Aguilar, Jr.
• Representative	Tsuyoshi Anthony G. Horibata
• City Council	Members Christopher B. Candelaria Cherry Lou L. Ong Jerry Y. Aguilar Samuel G. Prado Michelle E. Eborde Gabriel N. Hernandez Jaime J. Tolentino Ronald C. San Diego
• Electorate	14,516 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	46.80 km^2 (18.07 sq mi)
Elevation	2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Highest elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Lowest elevation	−2 m (−7 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[3]
• Total	19,257
• Density	410/km^2 (1,100/sq mi)
• Households	4,360
Demonym	Cabusaoeños
Economy
• Income class	5th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	39.42 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 82.8 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 152.4 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 77.47 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 46.24 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Camarines Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4406
PSGC	051707000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)54
Native languages	Central Bikol Tagalog
Website	www.cabusao.gov.ph

Cabusao, officially the Municipality of Cabusao (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Cabusao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Cabusao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,257 people.

There is no formal evidence of the town's establishment, but according to some locals, it was established in May 20, 1911, same day with the feast of San Bernardino de Siena (town's patron saint) and church establishment in honor of Him.

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Churches and History

Churches in Cabusao

San Bernardino de Siena Parish (est.1911)

San Pascual Baylón Parish (est.1935)

History

Fishing still remains as the major industry in the Cabusao town in the first district of the province. There are attempts, however, to improve the rice production which can only be done if the farmlands can be improved despite the salty soil.

In Barangay San Pedro in this municipality, the Bicol sanitarium can be found where leprous patients are treated and taken care of.

Geography

Barangays

Cabusao is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Barceloneta
• Biong
• Camagong
• Castillo
• New Poblacion
• Pandan
• San Pedro
• Santa Cruz
• Santa Lutgarda

Santa Lutgarda was formerly the Barrio Poblacion; the seat of the municipal government and the town's Catholic church. Through the effort of Mayor Teofilo Santiago, those two major symbol of local power was transferred to the neighboring Barrio Buenavista, presently Barangay New Poblacion. However, the name "Poblacion" is still an integral part of Santa Lutgarda and can be found side by side with the official name (Santa Lutgarda de Bravante).

Climate

Climate data for Cabusao, Camarines Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	33 (91)	31 (88)	35 (95)	37 (99)	38 (100)	37 (99)	36 (97)	34 (93)	35 (95)	34 (93)	33 (91)	32 (90)	35 (94)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	29 (84)	31 (88)	32 (90)	32 (90)	30 (86)	29 (84)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (85)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	44.2 (1.74)	52.17 (2.05)	45.43 (1.79)	92.29 (3.63)	182.23 (7.17)	289.11 (11.38)	260.6 (10.26)	180.07 (7.09)	340.22 (13.39)	98.7 (3.89)	337.4 (13.28)	81 (3.2)	2,003.42 (78.87)
Average rainy days	21	22	19	24	26	30	29	27	29	24	29	28	308
Source: World Weather Online[5]

Cabusao has varying dry and wet seasons. The dry season begins late March through May and the wet season starts early June through October. The climate and soil are suited for almost all kinds of agricultural crops. Northwest monsoon winds prevail during the months of late October to March. Southwest monsoon starts from June and ends in October.

Demographics

Population census of Cabusao

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1918	2,559	—
1939	4,743	+2.98%
1948	5,130	+0.88%
1960	8,020	+3.79%
1970	9,078	+1.25%
1975	10,110	+2.18%
1980	10,844	+1.41%
1990	15,305	+3.51%
1995	15,966	+0.80%
2000	16,201	+0.31%
2007	17,599	+1.15%
2010	18,049	+0.92%
2015	18,397	+0.36%
2020	19,257	+0.90%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Cabusao was 19,257 people,^[3] with a density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.

Religion

San Bernardino de Siena Parish Church

The municipality is composed of two Catholic parishes, the San Bernardino de Siena Parish and the San Pascual Baylon Parish. Every barangay hold its own barangay fiesta to honor their village patron saint. During that event, the village is lavishly decorated, especially the route of the processions.

The Roman Catholic Church and the local authorities work side by side for a glorious and memorable fiestas. Although there is a separation of church and state, as stated in the country's constitution, the Catholic Church as an institution occupies a very high position in the society. The present pastoral program is geared toward organizing and strengthening the SKK (saradit na kristiyanong komunidad) which means BEC, basic ecclesial community. Rev. Fr. Apolinar "Yonyon" Rull Napoles Jr.organized the housing projects for the victims of typhoon "Reming" ( International name Durian). There are two new villages in the place called Dusayan Village (Caritas International) and the San Rafael GK (Gawad Kalinga) Village, both located in the north-east of barangay Castillo.

Among the non-Catholic religions are the Iglesia ni Cristo, Ang Dating Daan, Jesus Miracle Crusade and very small number of mainline Protestants.

The parish of St. Bernardine of Siena was founded in 1914. The Feastday is every 20th day of May.

The following is the list of parish priests:

1. Fr. Santiago Bufete 1914-1915
2. Fr. Fermin Borja 1915-1917
3. Fr. Juan Villareal 1917-1940
4. Fr. Brigido Villar 1941-1944
5. Fr. Mariano Surtida1944
6. Fr. Catalino Reyes 1944-1946
7. Fr. Jorge Prepotente 1946-1947
8. Fr. Vicente R. Ojeda 1947
9. Fr. Basilio Quimpo 1947-1949
10. Fr. Thomas Bernales 1949-1955
11. Fr. Vicente Ramin 1955-1959
12. Fr. Roque Maravillas 1959-1969
13. Fr. Bonifacio De Vera 1969-1974
14. Fr. Manuel C. Ricafort 1974-1979
15. Fr. Edgar S. Pan 1979-1982
16. Fr. John E. Tria 1982-1985
17. Fr. Oscar P. Paraiso 1985-1991
18. Fr. Luis Chito S. Valenciano 1991-1992
19. Fr. Solh B. Saez 1992-1996
20. Fr. Antonio A. Aureus 1996-1999
21. Fr. Michael Alnor R. Dela Rosa 1999-2005
22. Fr. Apolinar R. Napoles Jr. 2005 January – 2008 October
23. Fr. Arvin G. Olivan 2008 October–June 2014
24. Fr. Cristito M. Testa June 2014−2018
25. Fr. Ruel A. Verdan 2018−2023
26. Fr. Ian Trillanes 2023−present

Economy

Poverty incidence of Cabusao

10 20 30 40 50 2006 43.80 2009 46.10 2012 33.59 2015 42.01 2018 28.07 2021 39.42 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Cabusao Critical Habitat

Cabusao is basically an agricultural town where most of its constituents are engaged in farming and fishing.

In 1997, agricultural workers reached to about 37.53% while 62.47% were non-agricultural workers.

Crop Production

Rice is the major agricultural crop grown in the municipality. Other crops planted in the municipality are coconut, root crops, vegetables and fruit bearing tree. The production pattern is generally two croppings a year in the area served by irrigation

Livestock Production

There are various livestock raisers in the municipality located in all barangays. Commercial raisers or cattle have their pastures and grazing grounds maintained. Poultry production is a very profitable business. There are numerous commercial raisers engaged in egg production.

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

The municipality has vast fishing grounds situated at the San Miguel Bay. Bangus fry is abundantly catch during summer and thus constitutes to the revenues of the municipality. Presently, there are a large number of motorized and non-motorized fishing bancas used commonly by the fishermen on their fishing activities. The fishing method/gear used commonly by the fishermen includes hook and line, beach seines, gill nets, scissors nets, multiple hands lines and cabiao.

Education

The municipality has 2 Secondary Public Schools and 8 Public Elementary Schools. Sta Lutgarda High School is located at Barangay New Poblacion and the Barcelonita Fisheries School at Barangay Barcelonita.

References

1.  Municipality of Cabusao | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Cabusao, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
6. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
9. "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
11. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
12. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
13. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
14. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
15. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
17. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur
• Philippine Census Information