Daet, Camarines Norte

Daet
Municipality
daet.gov.ph

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Nickname(s): Gateway to Bicolandia
Motto: Bayan 2ngo sa Kaunlaran!

Location in the Province of Camarines Norte
Daet

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°07′N 122°57′E / 14.12°N 122.95°E / 14.12; 122.95Coordinates: 14°07′N 122°57′E / 14.12°N 122.95°E / 14.12; 122.95
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Camarines Norte
District 2nd district
Founded 1583
Barangays 25
Government[1]
 • Mayor Tito Sarte Sarion (LP)
 • Mayor-elect Benito Sy Ochoa (NPC)
 • Vice Mayor Noel "Ahlong" Ong (PMP)
 • Vice Mayor-elect Connie Belarma-Sarion (LP)
Area[2]
 • Total 46 km2 (18 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 104,799
 • Density 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4600
IDD : area code  +63 (0)54
Website www.daet.gov.ph

Daet is a first class municipality and capital of the province of Camarines Norte in the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 104,799 people.[3]

The municipality is a popular surfing spot among surfers worldwide. It is also home to the annual Daet International Aerosports Show, first held in 2013.

Etymology

The name Daet was derived from the Bikol word dai-daitan which means, close to each other. Daet also originated from ancient Bicol term daet which, according to the first Bicol Spanish Dictionary Vocabulario dela Lengua Vicol authored by Fray Marcos de Lisboa, would mean "to make friend" or "to be reconciled".

History

In 1571, Juan de Salcedo arrived at the Bicol Region in quest for gold found in Camarines Norte and discovered that Daet was already a thriving settlement and noted that the houses were clustered together for reason of safety and protection. In June 1583, through a Franciscan Order confirmed the founding of Doctrinas including Daet.

Conversion to cityhood

A P30-million government center, a P30-million transport terminal and an improved airport are among the large-scale face-lift projects that Camarines Norte’s capital town plans to embark on as it aggressively vies for cityhood.

The projects, including a new face of the town plaza, were presented by Mayor Tito Sarion in an executive report last month. "The enhancement of the elevated plaza is necessary to decongest the downtown in an attempt to rebuild the center of the commercial district," he said.

Sarion said the United Architects of the Philippines had agreed to design the new plaza through a P3-million grant provided by the party-list group Bayan Muna. A telephone company would build "an attractive landmark" at the fountain area, he said.

The funds for the government center and transport facility will be borrowed from the Land Bank of the Philippines, while the revitalized Bagasbas airport project will be funded by the Air Transportation Office (ATO).

Sarion said the proposed government center would make transactions with provincial and national government agencies more convenient while the new legislative hall would "create a breathing space and a better working environment at the municipal hall, where offices are crowded."

But problems arose to the municipality's conversion to cityhood because it can't meet the standard land area.

Geography

Barangays

Daet is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.

  • Alawihao
  • Awitan
  • Bagasbas
  • Barangay I (Hilahod)
  • Brgy II (Pasig)
  • Brgy III (Iraya)
  • Brgy IV (Mantagbac)
  • Brgy V (Pandan)
  • Brgy VI (Centro)
  • Brgy VII (Diego Liñan)
  • Brgy VIII (Salcedo)
  • Bibirao
  • Borabod
  • Calasgasan
  • Camambugan
  • Cobangbang
  • Dogongan
  • Gahonon
  • Gubat (3 Districts – Moreno, Gubat, & Mandulongan)
  • Lag-on
  • Magang
  • Mambalite
  • Pamorangon
  • Mancruz
  • San Isidro

Demographics

Population census of Daet
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 13,423—    
1918 14,413+0.48%
1939 20,066+1.59%
1948 19,880−0.10%
1960 35,434+4.93%
1970 50,620+3.63%
1975 50,010−0.24%
1980 54,789+1.84%
1990 66,477+1.95%
1995 74,341+2.12%
2000 80,632+1.76%
2007 94,184+2.17%
2010 95,572+0.53%
2015 104,799+1.77%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6]


In the 2015 census, the population of Daet, Camarines Norte, was 104,799 people,[3] with a density of 2,300 inhabitants per square kilometre or 6,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

The municipality is rich in mineral resources such as diatomaceous earth (DE) or commonly called white clay. This is one of the income generating industries of the municipality. This non-metallic mineral has a total approximate reserve of 1,289,600 metric tons.

The municipality also has a viable source of sand and gravel. It is being extracted by mining concessionaires.

Infrastructure

Land transportation is the primary means of transporting people, goods and services from the barangay to the town proper of Daet. The town is being linked to its different barangays by the municipality’s major roads, namely the Maharlika Highway. It has a total length of 25.50 kilometers stretching from the boundary of the municipality of Daet to the Camarines Norte – Camarines Sur boundary. The Mangcamagong provincial road has a total length of 9.46 kilometers, stretching from the municipal boundary of Basud and Mercedes to the junction of Maharlika highway.

Tourism and attractions

Surfing and beaches

Daet is a famous surfing and kiteboarding spot, as it has a long stretch of beach in Bagasbas. Because of the attention it has gotten from the local surfing community, the Philippine Department of Tourism turned it into a local accredited surfing spot.

Aside from being a spot for surfing and kiteboarding, the Calaguas group of islands, in the jurisdiction of Vinzons, to its north has garnered attention from local and foreign tourists alike. The islands can be considered virgin since no resorts have been created there yet.

Places of interest

Daet is the home of the first monument for José Rizal.

Churches

Historical landmarks

Festivals

The Pineapple Festival (or "Pinyasan" as it is called by the locals) is considered to be the most colorful festivals in Camarines Norte. The festival started in 1992, and is about the province's prime agricultural product, which is the "Queen of All Pineapple" pineapple. Noted for its sweetness and flavor, this kind of pineapple is produced only in Camarines Norte, thereby making it a specialty in the province. The festival goes on for about 10 days, and several events are held in the municipality. The festival aims to promote the culture of Daet and its citizens. The Pineapple Festival is held every 22–26 June annually initiated by Mayor Tito Sarte Sarion

The Bantayog Festival celebrates the founding of Camarines Norte. As of 2009, it has been 89 years since the province has become independent, since March 3, 1975, when Ambos Camarines (At that time Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur were one province) was split from two. This festival promotes the province as one which has unnoticed potential in the fields of tourism and commerce, and also the rich culture and hospitality of the people of Camarines Norte. The Bantayog Festival is held every March or April annually. It was launched on April 1982.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Province: CAMARINES NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "Province of Camarines Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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