Brgy. Calapi Proper (Hinigaran)

Philippines / Western Visayas / Calapi / Hinigaran
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Calapi came from a word “Kalapi”, a Rattan species that abundantly grown in the area. Before the Spanish era, its indigenous inhabitants came from different places that settle there as an ideal place for cultivating lands through Kaingin. They are sometimes called taga bukid or bukidnon. They people are being feared because of some bandits residents engaged in robbery.

Among its early settlers are the families of Galvez, Lontayao, Giron, Mesicula, Lucasan, Lauren, _____, _____ Please add data…..

In 1915, the US government distributed Land Tittles to the beneficiary. Informal school was established by Spanish and American missionary teaching Spanish and English vocabulary. They also introduced simple mathematics and science. Students write their lessons in banana leaves.

The area is good for agriculture as it is located between two rivers. During rainy seasons, floods brought many minerals that add nutrients to the soil ideal for agriculture particularly at “Lanasan Area”. When the flood subsided, many fishes and shells remains trapped that greatly help the need for protein in diet of the populace.

The Barangay Calapi was officially established on _________ 19___, under Resolution No.________ dated _______.

Barangay Calapi is the farthest barangay of the municipality of Hinigaran, bordering the municipalities of Isabela, La Castellana, and Pontevedra. It is located in the western part more or less 18 kilometers and can be reach around 30 minutes onboard a passenger jeep from Hinigaran.

Based on 2007 NSO census, Barangay Calapi has a population of 2,997

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Coordinates:   10°16'41"N   122°58'18"E

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  • Lugar ko nga na tawhan. xeR aluciseM noriG....
  • turi nga plising ka
  • sin o ka?kim cheu,wala ka karapatan mang bastos ng kapwa mo na pakita mo kn ano ang pagkatao mo wala ka rispito
  • Mga kasimanwa ko mabuhay! God Bless Brgy.Calapi.
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