# Magarao
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{{Short description|Municipality in Camarines Sur, Philippines}}
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'''Magarao''', officially the '''Municipality of Magarao''' ({{langx|bcl|Banwaan kan Magarao}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Magarao}}), is a [municipality](/source/municipality_of_the_Philippines) in the [province](/source/Philippine_Province) of [Camarines Sur](/source/Camarines_Sur), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}
It is known for its traditional healers (Chiropractor or massage therapist) locally called ''manghihilot''. Residents and visitors seek them for muscle pain, strained tendons, and body fatigue. The practice of ''hilot'' has been passed down through generations, making the town recognized as the ''Hilot'' Capital of Bicol for this local healing tradition.
==Etymology==
Magarao derived its name from the abundance of fishtraps called "garao" which was used by the locals along its creeks and rivers. The prefix ma- denotes abundance. Thus, Ma-garao meaning a place with many garao.
==History==
thumb|Magarao Church|left|201x201px
It was a group of missionaries from the [Order of Friars Minor](/source/Order_of_Friars_Minor) who founded the town in 1570, although missionary work continued only in the year 1690.
==Geography==
===Barangays===
Magarao is politically subdivided into 15 [barangay](/source/barangay)s. Each barangay consists of [purok](/source/purok)s and some have [sitios](/source/sitios).
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* Barobaybay
* Bell ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* Carangcang
* Carigsa
* Casuray
* Monserrat ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* Ponong
* San Francisco ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* San Isidro ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* San Juan ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* San Miguel
* San Pantaleon ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* Santa Lucia ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
* Santa Rosa
* Santo Tomas ([Poblacion](/source/Poblacion))
{{div col end}}
===Climate===
{{Weather box
| location = Magarao, Camarines Sur
| width = auto
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| Jan high C = 32
| Jan low C = 27
| Feb high C = 31
| Feb low C = 27
| Mar high C = 34
| Mar low C = 29
| Apr high C = 36
| Apr low C = 31
| May high C = 37
| May low C = 32
| Jun high C = 37
| Jun low C = 32
| Jul high C = 36
| Jul low C = 31
| Aug high C = 34
| Aug low C = 30
| Sep high C = 35
| Sep low C = 30
| Oct high C = 34
| Oct low C = 29
| Nov high C = 33
| Nov low C = 28
| Dec high C = 32
| Dec low C = 28
| Jan precipitation mm = 39.34
| Jan rain days = 16
| Feb precipitation mm = 68.7
| Feb rain days = 18
| Mar precipitation mm = 26.73
| Mar rain days = 13
| Apr precipitation mm = 66.19
| Apr rain days = 15
| May precipitation mm = 84.49
| May rain days = 23
| Jun precipitation mm = 178.89
| Jun rain days = 28
| Jul precipitation mm = 244.27
| Jul rain days = 30
| Aug precipitation mm = 188.3
| Aug rain days = 24
| Sep precipitation mm = 160.98
| Sep rain days = 26
| Oct precipitation mm = 445
| Oct rain days = 27
| Nov precipitation mm = 135.5
| Nov rain days = 25
| Dec precipitation mm = 367.8
| Dec rain days = 29
| source 1 = World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[
{{cite web
| url = https://www.worldweatheronline.com/magarao-weather-averages/camarines-sur/ph.aspx
| title = Magarao, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
| publisher = World Weather Online
| accessdate = 29 October 2017}}]
| date = 29 October 2017
}}
==Demographics==
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| 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}}
| 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}}
| 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}}
| 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}}
| 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}}
| 2030 =
| footnote = Source: [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority){{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}}
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In the 2024 census, the population of Magarao was 28,197 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|28197/44.97|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.
===Languages===
[Bicol](/source/Bicol_language) is widely spoken in the town, while [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language), [Hiligaynon](/source/Hiligaynon_language), [Bisaya](/source/Bisayan_languages), and [Ilocano](/source/Ilocano_language) are used immigrants. Tagalog is being used by locals as [lingua franca](/source/lingua_franca) when communicating with non-Bicolanos.
===Religion===
Residents of Magarao are predominantly [Roman Catholic](/source/Catholic_Church_in_the_Philippines).
Barangay Santa Lucia holds an annual [novena](/source/novena) to its [patron saint](/source/patron_saint), [Lucy of Syracuse](/source/Saint_Lucy), nine days before her feast on 13 December. Villagers bring the saint's image in procession every morning of the novena at the [poblacion](/source/poblacion), a celebration that attracts devotees from other parts of the [Bicol Region](/source/Bicol_Region). Hymns to the saint, known as the ''Gozos'', as well as the Spanish version of the [Ave Maria](/source/Ave_Maria), are chanted during the dawn procession, which is followed by a [Mass](/source/Mass_(liturgy)).
== Economy ==
{{PH poverty incidence}}
At present, Magarao belongs to the municipality bracket, although there are improvements being made by the local government to hasten its developmental stage. The town, through the initiative of its local officials, allows its constituents to engage into worthwhile activities by providing for them training and seminar workshops on various livelihood projects like ceramics training, papermaking, handicrafts and other community-based industries.
This was made possible due to the combined efforts made by the local government of Magarao and the provincial government of Camarines Sur through the Provincial Livelihood Training, Research and Development Program (PLTRD). The program is geared towards providing community-based industries, identifying projects for product development and skills training and also conducting seminar and workshops for the various livelihood projects.
The residents of Magarao has immersed themselves in opportunities which would not just serve benefits for them but would obviously boost their town's economic condition.
Magarao was formerly included in the [Metro Naga](/source/Metro_Naga) area before the designation was discontinued in 2017.
==Infrastructure==
===Communications===
Internet providers include Globe, Smart, TNT, PLDT in the town. Telephone company is BayanTel and other local telephone companies.
===Power===
Power and electricity is supplied by the Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative II (CASURECO II).
===Roads===
Most roads are [pave](/source/Road_surface)d. The main road is both [pave](/source/Road_surface)d and [asphalt](/source/Asphalt_concrete)ed. [Rural areas](/source/Rural_areas) are mostly [gravel](/source/gravel) or [dirt roads](/source/dirt_roads)
Calabanga-Naga road or Northbound road goes through town.
===Transportation===
Coastal barangays are served by [banca](/source/Jukung)s that ply from the [wharf](/source/wharf) near [Naga City](/source/Naga%2C_Camarines_Sur) to the barangays of Ponong, Barobaybay and Carigsa along the Bicol River and in the [estuarine](/source/estuarine) areas.
===Water utility===
Water is provided by Metro Naga Water District (MNWD).
==Education==
The Magarao-Bombon Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=November 5, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}]
===Primary and elementary schools===
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* Barobaybay Elementary School
* Bell-San Francisco Elementary School
* Carangcang Elementary School
* Casa Amihan Playschool
* Casuray Elementary School
* Doroteo Federis Sr. National High School
* Francisville Learning Center
* Instituto De Caceres
* Magarao Central School
* Prince Thad Montessori School
* Sta. Lucia Elementary School
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===Secondary schools===
* Magarao National High School
* Ponong Integrated School
== Gallery ==
File:Facade of magarao church 2.jpg|alt=|Saint Anne Parish Church
File:Magarao Fire Station.jpg|alt=|Magarao Fire Station
File:Heritage House in the road.jpg|alt=|A heritage house in Magarao
File:Senakulo Semana Santa Magarao.jpg|alt=|Senakulo during Holy Week
==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004104825/http://census.gov.ph/ Philippine Census Information]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170304075132/http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/ Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur]
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Magarao
| North = [Bombon](/source/Bombon%2C_Camarines_Sur)
| East = [Naga City](/source/Naga%2C_Camarines_Sur)
| South = [Canaman](/source/Canaman)
| West = [Libmanan](/source/Libmanan)
}}
{{Bicol Region}}
{{Camarines Sur}}
{{Naga City}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Municipalities of Camarines Sur
Category:Metro Naga
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