Cabucgayan, Biliran

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Map of Biliran showing the location of Cabucgayan

Cabucgayan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 17,691 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.

[edit] Barangays

Cabucgayan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

  • Balaquid
  • Baso
  • Bunga
  • Caanibongan
  • Casiawan
  • Esperanza (Pob.)
  • Langgao
  • Libertad
  • Looc
  • Magbangon (Pob.)
  • Pawikan
  • Salawad
  • Talibong

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Coordinates: 11°28′N, 124°34′E

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