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A feminine Oriental inspired spring and summer!

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Are Yellow Labs mean dogs.?

Many people say that Yellow Labs (and all Labs for the matter) are very calm, friendly, and family-oriented. However i dont think they are. Mostly for because both my dog and my grandmothers were attacked by Yellow Labs (two seperate dogs). My dog was almost gutted and had to have 9 inches of intestine removed and my grandmothers had to have plenty of stitches. Ever since my grandmothers dog got mauled she has hated the breed, and I have to say I get sort of uncomferatble around them as well. Does anyone agree that Yellow Labs can be very mean dogs?

It’s hard to generalize-there’s always going to be exceptions. As a whole, yellow labs are genial, but specific ones may be prone to violence. Just like any other breed of dog.

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The Traditions of Indian Painting in the World

The traditions of Indian painting go back many centuries and can be seen in the cave murals of Ajanta, the Buddhist palm leaf manuscripts, and the Kangra schools of miniature Indian painting. Indian painting was a common practice within many households who would paint their walls and doors with exquisite natural scenes. Indian paintings are rich in color. They are bold and vibrant, yet refined and sophisticated. There is an aesthetic pleasure that can be found in modern day art and the art of civilizations of the past. From the beginning of time Indian Art has been steeped in the religions of the Indian culture. Over the years various traditions have merged to form a compelling modern art form that still is rich in cultural and religious traditions of the Indian people.

Miniature paintings have a long history in India. At first glance these small paintings would seem to be nothing more than a clutter of masculine and feminine figures. Yet there is so much more to these miniatures. They are actually an expression of the basic movements of Indian dance. They are emotional creations that depict the musical modes of classical music in India, and they date back to medieval times Color is an important element to Indian art and various techniques are used to produce the most intricate designs that are so exquisite. The themes of much of their work are based on Kings and other rulers of their country and the Gods and Goddesses of their religion.

Thanka Painting revolve around Buddha and ritual works. In these works the dragons dominate both in flow and form. It dates back to the 10th century and became a popular form when Buddhism began to spread beyond Tibet. Glass painting dates back to the 16th century were they were first used to adorn places of worship. Using semi precious stones, gold leaf, and gilt metals they were able to produce some of the most magnificent glass paintings known to man. Kalamkari is another popular Indian technique which uses burnt tamarind twigs dipped in molasses and iron fillings to create the outline. Then varying shades of vegetable dyes are used to paint the scenes. Many works of Kalamkari are based on mythological themes with figures that are larger than life.

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Buddhists : Should I be a Buddhist ?

I’m a Humanist ,

Buddhist practice cultivates wisdom, compassion, generosity, curiosity, and creativity (among other qualities).

If these qualities interest you, then you might benefit greatly from Buddhist practice.

There are many ways to begin practice, but the easiest and best way is to visit a center or temple near you and gain both instruction and the support of the community at that center. The link below will take you to a list of centers worldwide.

Best wishes on your path!

We’ve been there several times, and we think the best place would be a restaurant called Le Sentel, it’s on the French side. It is a FABULOUS five star dining experience, they have tables that are set over the water. Definitely one of the most, if not the most romantic settings on the island. I will warn you, it is not cheap, but certainly well worth the price. The food is incredible, and the service is impeccable. Hope that helps !!! Good Luck !!!

Orient Beach in St. Maarten

Buddha 2010

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Taronga Zoo

www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/

Taronga Zoo entrance

Taronga Zoo is the city zoo of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Officially opened on October 7, 1916, it is located on the shores of Sydney Harbour in the suburb of Mosman. Taronga Zoo is managed by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales under the trading name Taronga Conservation Society along with Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Divided into eight zoogeographic regions, Taronga Zoo is home to over 2,600 animals on 21 hectares, making it one of the largest of its kind.

Contents

1 History

1.1 Rustic Bridge

1.2 Later additions and changes

1.3 2000 Masterplan

1.4 Zoo Friends

2 Notable Events

2.1 Platypus Birth

2.2 Elephant Birth

3 Animals and exhibits

3.1 Wild Australia

3.1.1 Australian Wetlands

3.1.2 Australian Walkabout

3.1.3 Koala Encounters/Koala Walkabout

3.1.4 Platypus House

3.1.5 Australian Nightlife

3.1.6 Australian Rainforest Aviary

3.1.7 Australian Bush Birds

3.1.8 Creatures of the Wollemi

3.1.9 Helmore Parrot Aviary

3.1.10 Backyard to Bush

3.1.11 Other Wild Australia

3.2 Great Southern Oceans

3.3 Moore Park Aviary

3.4 Serpentaria

3.5 South American Aviaries

3.6 African Waterhole

3.7 Chimpanzee Park

3.8 Gorilla Forest

3.9 Wild Asia

3.10 Himalayan Mountains

3.11 Cats of Asia

3.12 “Dog Row”

3.13 Bear Canyon

3.14 Giant Tortoises

4 Transport

5 See also

6 References

7 External links

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History

Giraffes in front of Sydney’s skyline.

Rustic Bridge in 2009.

The first public zoo in New South Wales opened in 1884 at Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park, on a site now occupied by Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School. Inspired by a 1908 visit to the Hamburg Zoo, the secretary of the zoo, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, envisioned a new zoo based on the bar-less concept. After realising that the Moore Park site was too small, the NSW Government granted 43 acres (17 ha) of land north of Sydney Harbour. A further 9 acres (3.6 ha) were later granted in 1916.

Taronga is an Aboriginal word meaning beautiful view.

Rustic Bridge

The “Rustic Bridge” was opened in 1915 and was one of Taronga Zoo’s earliest landscape features. It was the main way in which visitors could cross the natural gully that it spans. Early photographs show it as a romantic pathway secluded by plantings. The rustic effect was created by embedding stones in the wall and like the Aquarium, its design was reminiscent of Italian grottoes. A tunnel under the bridge that originally connected the Upper and Lower Aquariums has long been blocked at both ends and is also very popular.

Later additions and changes

A critical review in 1967 led to a new emphasis on scientific conservation, education and preservation. New exhibits were built starting with the Platypus and Nocturnal Houses, waterfowl ponds and walkthrough Rainforest Aviary. A Veterinary Quarantine Centre was built as was an Education Centre (funded by the Department of Education). Previous attractions such as elephant rides, miniature trains, monkey circus and merry-go-round gave way to educational facilities such as Friendship Farm and Seal theatre.

In the mid-1980s, a cable car was installed that allows visitors to view the zoo and Sydney Harbour. It runs from the bottom of the park close to the ferry wharf, and transports passengers to the top end of the zoo.

2000 Masterplan

In 2000, TCSA commenced a 12-year $69 million master plan, the majority of which is being spent at Taronga Zoo. The first major master plan item was the Backyard to Bush precinct. Under the plan, the Zoo received five Asian elephants from the Thailand Zoological Park Organisation for breeding purposes, education, long-term research and involvement of conservation programs. The plan has met opposition from environmental activists in Thailand, who blockaded the trucks hauling the elephants to Bangkok International Airport for their flight on June 5, 2006. The elephants along with other Asian rain forest specimens are housed in the “Wild Asia” precinct which opened in 2006 and aims to immerse visitors in an Asian rain forest environment.

A marine section, Great Southern Oceans, opened in April 2008.

Zoo Friends

Zoo Friends offers support in form of volunteers and fund raising for both Taronga and Western Plains Zoo. Members are offered behind-the-scenes experiences at the Zoo and unlimited Zoo entry. Members are also eligible to volunteer to help at the Zoo.

Notable Events

Platypus Birth

In February, 2003 it became the second zoo in Australia to breed the platypus.

Elephant Birth

Luk Chai at five months old.

At 3.04am on July 4th 2009 Thong Dee, an Asian Elephant gave birth to a male calf named Luk Chai. It is the first calf ever born in Australia. Thong Dee is one of the 8 Elephants imported into Australia to participate in the Australasian Conservation Breeding Program. Taronga is expecting a further two calves to be born in the next two years. The baby elephant is a major tourist attraction, with thousands of visitors attending the zoo just to see him.

Animals and exhibits

Taronga Zoo has about 340 species and over 2600 individual animals. They are housed in a large variety of exhibits, including:

Wild Australia

Australian Wetlands

Black-necked Stork

Little Pied Cormorant

Brolga

Australian Pelican

Royal Spoonbill

Pacific Black Duck

Chestnut Teal

Blue-billed Duck

Australian Wood Duck

Australian Shelduck

Plumed Whistling Duck

Water Whistling Duck

Black Swan

Cape Barren Goose

Magpie Goose

Australian Walkabout

A Peacock displays to male Red Kangaroo, 2007.

Red Kangaroo

Tammar Wallaby

Swamp Wallaby

Agile Wallaby

Red-necked Wallaby

Emu

Koala Encounters/Koala Walkabout

Koala

Short-beaked Echidna

Quokka

Platypus House

Platypus

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Water Rat

Spinifex Hopping-mouse

Australian Nightlife

[[Tasmanian Devil

Red-tailed Phascogale

Bilby

Long-nosed Bandicoot

Long-nosed Potoroo

Brush-tailed Bettong

Common Ringtail Possum

Squirrel Glider

Yellow-bellied Glider

Feathertail Glider

Greater Stick-nest Rat

Black-footed Tree-rat

Plains Rat

Spinifex Hopping-mouse

Ghost Bat

Tawny Frogmouth

New Caledonian Giant Gecko

Australian Rainforest Aviary

Rainbow Lorikeet

Musk Lorikeet

Eclectus Parrot

Australian King Parrot

Crimson Rosella

Double-eyed Fig-Parrot

Paradise Riflebird

Wonga Pigeon

Topknot Pigeon

Superb Fruit-Dove

Emerald Dove

Brown Cuckoo-Dove

White-headed Pigeon

Red-browed Finch

Blue-faced Parrot-Finch

Buff-banded Rail

Black-breasted Buttonquail

Regent Bowerbird

Eastern Whipbird

Noisy Pitta

Black-faced Monarch

Pacific Koel

Australian Bush Birds

(Now removed to build Walk-through Avairy)

King Quail

Painted Buttonquail

Green Pygmy-Goose

White-browed Crake

Banded Lapwing

Pacific Golden Plover

Black-winged Stilt

Laughing Kookaburra

Sacred Kingfisher

Forest Kingfisher

Rainbow Bee-eater

Pheasant Coucal

Glossy Black-Cockatoo

Musk Lorikeet

Little Lorikeet

Turquoise Parrot

Swift Parrot

Superb Fruit-Dove

Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove

Wonga Pigeon

Topknot Pigeon

Emerald Dove

Bar-shouldered Dove

Peaceful Dove

Brush Bronzewing

Crested Pigeon

Noisy Pitta

Eastern Spinebill

Noisy Friarbird

Blue-faced Honeyeater

New Holland Honeyeater

Striped Honeyeater

Crimson Chat

Variegated Fairy-wren

Eastern Yellow Robin

Hooded Robin

Grey Shrike-thrush

Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike

Silvereye

Clamorous Reed-Warbler

Eastern Whipbird

Diamond Firetail

Red-browed Finch

Plum-headed Finch

Double-barred Finch

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin

Satin Bowerbird

Regent Bowerbird

White-browed Woodswallow

Creatures of the Wollemi

Platypus

Short-beaked Echidna

Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby

Australasian Grebe

Hardhead

Masked Lapwing

Bush Stone-curlew

Little Pied Cormorant

Laughing Kookaburra

Sacred Kingfisher

Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo

Gang-gang Cockatoo

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Eastern Rosella

Superb Parrot

Red-rumped Parrot

Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove

Wonga Pigeon

Brush Bronzewing

Dollarbird

Australasian Figbird

Noisy Pitta

Superb Lyrebird

Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike

White-browed Babbler

Satin Bowerbird

Regent Bowerbird

Striped Honeyeater

Regent Honeyeater

Diamond Firetail

Eastern Water Dragon

Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard

Cunningham's Skink

Eastern Water Skink

Southern Leaf-tailed Gecko

Eastern Long-necked Turtle

Helmore Parrot Aviary

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo

Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo

Short-billed Black-Cockatoo

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo

Gang-gang Cockatoo

Backyard to Bush

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Red Kangaroo

Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Spinifex Hopping-mouse

House Mouse

Guinea Pig

European Rabbit

Sheep

Goat

Pig

Emu

Budgerigar

Cockatiel

King Quail

Chicken

Wild Turkey

Children's python

Diamond Python

Red-bellied Black Snake

Coastal Bearded Dragon

Lace Monitor

Shingleback

Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard

Eastern Snake-necked Turtle

Green Tree Frog

Dainty Green Tree Frog

Green and Golden Bell Frog

Splendid Rainbowfish

Pacific Blue-eye

Redback spider

Golden orb-web spider

Huntsman Spider

Bird-eating spider

Wolf Spider

White-tail spider

Net-casting spider

Black house spider

Daddy Long Legs

Desert Scorpion

Rainforest Scorpion

Praying Mantis

Black House Ant

Meat Ant

Grasshopper

Phasmids

Giant Burrowing Cockroach

American cockroach

Centipede

Garden snail

Mealworm

Other Wild Australia

One of the Dingos at Taronga (2007)

Red Kangaroo

Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Tammar Wallaby

Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby

Goodfellow's Tree-kangaroo

Emu

Malleefowl

Sacred Kingfisher

Southern Cassowary

Eclectus Parrot

Red Lory

Rainbow Lorikeet

Purple-crowned Lorikeet

Red-rumped Parrot

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Diamond Dove

Common Bronzewing

Blue-faced Honeyeater

Regent Honeyeater

Striated Grasswren

Saltwater Crocodile

Great Southern Oceans

Leopard Seal

California Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Fur Seal

New Zealand Fur Seal

Australian Pelican

Fiordland Penguin

Little Penguin

Moore Park Aviary

Northern Palm Squirrel

Mandarin Duck

Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Swinhoe's Pheasant

Luzon Bleeding-heart

Serpentaria

Freshwater Crocodile

Komodo Dragon

Mitchell's Water Monitor

Short-tailed Monitor

Eastern Water Dragon

Coastal Bearded Dragon

Chameleon Dragon

Central Netted Dragon

Tawny Crevice Dragon

Frilled Lizard

Basilisk

Sailfin Lizard

Green Iguana

Rhinoceros Iguana

Fiji Banded Iguana

Fiji Crested Iguana

Gila Monster

Anaconda

Jackson's Chameleon

Veiled Chameleon

Scheltopusik

Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard

Night Skink

Hosmer's Skink

Land Mullet

Cunningham's Skink

Giant Cave Gecko

Rough Knob-tailed Gecko

Tuatara

Reticulated Python

Amethystine Python

Green Python

Boa Constrictor

Taiwan Beauty Snake

Rhinoceros Viper

Eyelash Viper

Egyptian Cobra

Corn Snake

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Taipan

Red-bellied Black Snake

Black-headed Python

Stimson's Python

Collett's Snake

Fierce Snake

Desert Death Adder

Broad-headed Snake

Arafura File Snake

Star Tortoise

Elongate Tortoise

Matamata

Eastern Snake-necked Turtle

Northern Snake-necked Turtle

Broad-shelled River Turtle

River Cooter

Saw-shelled Turtle

Short-necked Turtle

Green Tree Frog

Red-eyed Tree Frog

White-lipped Tree Frog

Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog

Green and Golden Bell Frog

Cane Toad

South American Aviaries

Brazilian Agouti

Green-winged Macaw

Sun Conure

Nanday Conure

Brown-throated Conure

Razor-billed Curassow

African Waterhole

Sun Bear

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Brazilian Tapir

Common Zebra

Giraffe

Bongo

Barbary Sheep

Ostrich

Egyptian Goose

Helmeted Guineafowl

Chimpanzee Park

Chimpanzee

Gorilla Forest

Western Lowland Gorilla

De Brazza's Monkey

Wild Asia

Asian Elephant

Silvery Gibbon

Francois' Langur

Fishing Cat

Binturong

Oriental Small-clawed Otter

Chital

Malayan Tapir

Grey-headed Flying Fox

Green Peafowl

Kalij Pheasant

Golden Pheasant

Red Junglefowl

Chukar Partridge

King Quail

Buff-banded Rail

Mandarin Duck

Ruddy Shelduck

Water Whistling Duck

Cattle Egret

Glossy Ibis

Royal Spoonbill

Sacred Kingfisher

White-bibbed Ground Dove

Luzon Bleeding-heart Pigeon

Superb Fruit-Dove

Nicobar Pigeon

Pied Imperial Pigeon

Red Lory

Australasian Figbird

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Metallic Starling

Clamorous Reed-Warbler

Pekin Robin

Tri-coloured Mannikin

Java Sparrow

Koi

Rosy Barb

White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Medaka

Himalayan Mountains

Red Panda

Snow Leopard

Himalayan Tahr

Cats of Asia

Fishing Cat in Taronga (2007)

African Lion

Sumatran Tiger

Binturong

"Dog Row"

Dhole

Fennec Fox

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Meerkat

Bear Canyon

Kodiak Bear

Giant Tortoises

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Andean Condor

The Taronga Zoo ferry wharf

The latest addition to Taronga Zoo is the newly awaited Meerkat pups.

Transport

The Taronga Zoo ferry services are, for many tourists, the preferred mode of travel to the zoo.[citation needed] Passengers disembarking at the ferry wharf, located on Bradleys Head Road, can enter the zoo via a cable car or connect with local State Transit bus services. Sydney Ferries offers combined “ZooLink” tickets covering ferry fares, park entry and cable car ride.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Taronga Zoo

Western Plains Zoo

Taronga by Victor Kelleher, a work of fiction using Taronga Zoo as its setting

References

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^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 181

^ National Multimedia

^ Daily Telegraph staff (July 25, 2008). “Taronga Zoo’s new seal and sea lion show has a messages”. The Daily Telegraph. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,,24073097-5006009,00.html. 

^

External links

Official website

Zoo Friends, a supporter of the Zoo, offers membership and volunteer opportunities

Daily Telegraph feature-section on Taronga Zoo

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Sydney landmarks

Buildings and Structures

Convention and Exhibition Centre  Finger Wharf  Hyde Park Barracks  Queen Victoria Building  Observatory  Mint  Opera House  Harbour Bridge  Sydney Tower  Town Hall  War Memorial  The Toaster  Kirribilli House  Parliament House  World Square  World Tower  General Post Office (No. 1 Martin Place)  Warragamba Dam  Chifley Tower   Citigroup Centre  Deutsche Bank Place  Governor Phillip Tower  St Mary’s Cathedral  Cadman’s Cottage  The Abbey  Highroyd  St Andrew’s Cathedral

Precincts

Chinatown  Darling Harbour  Kings Cross  Martin Place  The Rocks  Green Square  Railway Square

Nature and Parks

Bicentennial Park 

Centennial Park  Chinese Garden of Friendship  The Domain  Hyde Park  Royal Botanic Gardens  Sydney Park  Moore Park  Ku-ring-gai Chase  Sydney Harbour National Park  Blue Mountains National Park  Royal National Park

Cultural institutions

Art Gallery of New South Wales  Australian Museum  Australian National Maritime Museum  Museum of Contemporary Art  Museum of Sydney  Powerhouse Museum  Sydney Aquarium  Taronga Zoo  State Library  Conservatorium of Music

Sport

Sydney Football Stadium  Sydney Cricket Ground  Olympic Park  ANZ Stadium  Eastern Creek Raceway  Royal Randwick  Rosehill Gardens Racecourse

Transportation

Central Station  Monorail  Sydney Airport  Underground Railway  New Northern Sydney Underground Railway 

Circular Quay  ANZAC Bridge  George St  Oxford St  Pitt St  William St  Macquarie St  Broadway  Norton St

Entertainment

Entertainment Centre  Star City Casino  Fox Studios Australia  Entertainment Quarter  State Theatre  Capitol Theatre  Lyric Theatre  Star Theatre  Plaza Theatre  Luna Park  Acer Arena

Beaches and Islands

Bondi  Manly  Palm Beach  Avalon  Newport  Coogee  Maroubra  Cronulla  Fort Denison  Cockatoo Island  Garden Island  Goat Island  Shark Island

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Zoos, aquaria, and aviaries

Types of zoos

Aquarium  Aviary  Bear pit  Butterfly zoo  Dolphinarium  Herpetarium  Insectarium  Marine mammal park  Menagerie  Night Safari  Safari park  Oceanarium  Petting zoo  Reptile centre  Serpentarium  Vivarium  Zoo

Conservation

Biodiversity  Endangered species  Extinction  Ex-situ conservation  In-situ conservation

Lists

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Pagadian City

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Pagadian City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Pagadian; Filipino: Lungsod ng Pagadian) is located in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It houses the regional government seat of Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) in the island of Mindanao.

An iconic symbol of Pagadian is its uniquely designed tricycle built to adopt to the city’s hilly terrain. The locals claim with pride that it is the only place in the Philippines that one can see a public transport inclined at about 25-40 angle.

Contents

1 Geography and Topography

2 Climate

3 History

4 Timeline

5 Languages and Dialects

6 Festivals

7 Governance

8 Economy

9 Tourist attractions

10 Education

11 Infrastructure

12 Fast Facts

13 Notes

14 References

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Geography and Topography

Pagadian City view from Rotonda

Situated on the northeastern side of the Western Mindanao region, Pagadian is the capital city of Zamboanga del Sur province. It is bounded by the municipalities of Tigbao and Dumalinao on the southwest, Lakewood on the west, Labangan on the east and northwest, and Midsalip on the north.

About 45% of the total city area is steeply sloping terrain of hills and mountains on the northwestern portion that covers an estimated 15,090 hectares. Mt. Palpalan, Mt. Begong, Mt. Pinokis, and Mt. Sugar Loaf are the four tallest peaks. Areas in the direct north as well as the central part, have gentle to moderate slopes, making up 47% of the total. The remaining 8% is level or nearly level, and makes up most of the eastern and the southern parts of the city. The urban area covers about 845.48 hectares. Elevation of the urban area of the city ranges from 1 MSL (mean sea level) near Pagadian Bay to about 100 MSL in the area of Barangay San Jose.

The Tiguma, Bulatoc, Gatas, and Balangasan Rivers, drain to Pagadian Bay and serve as natural drainage.

Due to its topography and elevation, most of the city’s 54 barangays do not experience flooding. The low-lying southern and eastern part of the city, though, do sometimes experience flooding, most especially during heavy rains.

Climate

It is located within the tropics of the northern hemisphere which has pronounced dry season from January to March and rainy season from April to December. The region is generally not affected by tropical storms and typhoons as it is located outside the Philippine Typhoon Belt. Temperatures range from 22.2 C (72.0 F) to 32.9 C (91.2 F). The prevailing winds are the southwest wind that blow shot gust wind from over the sea during dry seasons going northeast, and the trade winds brought about by the mountain range. Rainfall distribution is moderate from 2,500 mm to 3,000 mm annually.

History

Origin of the Name

The city proper and surrounding areas of Muricay, Tawagan Sur and White Beach was originally named “Talpokan,” an indigenous word that means “a place of numerous springs”.

During the early part of the 20th century, the place was called “Pangad-ye-an”, a Visayan word that means,”a place to be prayed for” because of a Malaria epidemic that nearly wiped out the early christian population, majority of which came from the Visayas. An alternative theory suggests that it was named after a bird that the native inhabitants call “Gagadian”. However, the officially accepted version on how it came to be called “Pagadian” is derived from the Iranun language “pagad” (wait) and “padian” (market). The area had been a trading post and market during the Maguindanao Sultanate period.

Early Settlers

The first inhabitants were the Subanens, a tribe native to the Western Mindanao Region. Then the Muslim settlers arrived sometime in the 15th century, established a flourishing community and introduced the Islam faith.

In the early part of the 20th century, the Muslim inhabitants were under the leadership of Datu Akob, an Iranun Datu whose daughter caught the fancy of Datu Macaumbang, also an Iranun (Sultan of Taga Nonok) from the Municipalities of Malabang and Tukuran. With the approval of Datu Akob, Datu Macaumbang married the beautiful Bai Putri Panyawan Akob. At the same time the 1st cousin of Datu Macaumbang (Sultan of taga Nonok), Datu Mama Lapat Jamerol an Maranao – Iranun Datu, married the second daughter of Datu Akob, Bai Putri Concona Akob. Upon the death of Datu Akob, his son-in-law, Datu Macaumbang assumed leadership and established the territorial boundaries of the present city proper, from Balangasan River in the West, to Tawagan Sur River in the East. Because of the prevalent banditry and piracy in his settlements at that time, Datu Macaumbang requested the assistance of the Philippine Constabulary. A detachment led by Col. Tiburcio Ballesteros from Malangas stationed themselves at Dumagoc Island. The arrival of the soldiers restored peace and order thereby attracting the influx of settlers from far-flung regions of the Visayas and Luzon, and from the neighboring places in Mindanao.

Spread of Christianity

See also: Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian

Sto.Nio del Cebu

Christian settlers started arriving in the early part of the 20th century, most of which came from Cebu, as evident on the veneration of the Santo Nio de Ceb. The increasing Christian population prompted the creation of the Parish of Pagadian in 1938 and was administered jointly by the Jesuits, Columban and Filipino priests. The original Sto. Nio Church of Pagadian was right across the city plaza, built on the site where the San Jose Parish church now stands; Fr. Sean Nolan,SSC served as the first parish priest. The present Sto. Nio Cathedral is now located in Santiago District and was built in 1968.

Pagadian Parish became a diocese on November 2, 1971 and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz. Msgr. Jesus B. Tuquib served as the first bishop and was installed on February 24, 1973. At that time, the Columban Fathers took care of the apostolic services for the first 13 parishes in the newly-formed diocese. They also took after the missions of the Jesuits.

Currently, the Diocese of Pagadian has 24 parishes and covers a population of 711,244. The diocese covers the city and 21 other municipalities in the northern and eastern parts of Zamboanga del Sur.

The city celebrates its Annual Fiesta every 3rd Sunday of January in honor of its patron saint, the Holy Child Jesus (Sto. Nio) which also coincides with the feastday of Cebu City.

Timeline

Date/Year

Significant Events

1800’s

The present-day Pagadian had its beginnings as a sitio of Margosatubig.

July 1927

It became a barrio under the Municipal District of Labangan, Zamboanga upon the implementation of Executive Order no.70.

1934

Director Teofisto Guingona, Sr. was commissioned by Philippine Governor-General Leonard Wood to find out the possibility of transferring the seat of government of the Labangan municipality to another place; a conference was called together with the Datus and the early christian settlers. The idea of transferring the seat of the Labangan Government to Pagadian was at first largely opposed by the Christians. Eventually, a consensus was reached when the designated committee led by Datu Balimbingan of Labangan and with the consent of Datu Macaumbang surveyed the western part of the present area and found Talpokan, a part of the barrio of Pagadian, deemed as a suitable place for such transfer. At the same time, Datu Macaumbang donated 260 hectares of land to Christians who were willing to transfer to the area.

March 23, 1937

Pagadian became a municipality through Executive Order 77. Its ascendancy was due to the eager initiative of then Assemblyman Juan S. Alano. The Hon. Jose Sanson was appointed as the acting mayor. After his brief tenure, a regular election was held with the Hon. Federico Jamisola as the first officially elected municipal mayor. The Municipality of Pagadian was formed by merging the municipal districts of Labangan and Dinas, as a result, making Labangan a barangay under its former barrio. The newly created town had 19 barangays.

June 6, 1952

Congressman Roseller T. Lim authored R.A. 711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces – Norte (north) and Sur (south).

September 17, 1952

Pagadian became the capital town of the newly-established province of Zamboanga del Sur.

June 21, 1969

It became a chartered city through R.A. 5478, becoming the third city in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Administrative Region).

August 16, 1976

The city was one of the hardest hit areas in the Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami of 1976, considered as the most devastating tsunami disaster in the Philippines in recent times. Pagadian was the major city in the area that was struck by both the earthquake and tsunami and sustained the greatest number of casualties.

November 12, 2004

Despite Zamboanga City government’s opposition to the transfer, Pagadian became the Regional Center for Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s decision to transfer the regional offices was based on Executive Order 429 issued by then President Corazon Aquino in October 1990.

Languages and Dialects

Majority of Pagadianons speak the Cebuano language (part of the Bisaya family of languages). The national language, Filipino (Tagalog) is widely understood and is the native tongue of a small percentage of the population. Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, and Samal dialects are used by the Muslim community, however, the dialect of the indigenous Subanen people is in danger of being lost[citation needed] as younger generations prefer to use Cebuano instead. Remaining percentage of the population are classified as Ilonggo, Chavacano and Ilocano speakers. As in the case with the rest of the Philippines, English is understood by virtually everyone and is used as the primary language for business and official purposes.

Festivals

The city celebrates its fiesta every January, showcasing the Pasalamat Festival, fluvial parade (regatta), trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows as well as a civic military parade. On every 21st of June, Pagadianons celebrate the Araw ng Pagadian in commemoration of its founding as a chartered city; and as Capital of Zamboanga del Sur, the city hosts the annual provincial celebration in September with agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural presentations and sports competitions.

The Megayon Festival is a week-long celebration that coincides with the Zamboanga del Sur anniversary in September. It honors the tri-people settlers: the Subanens, BangsaMoro Muslims and Christians. It was officially established in August 3, 2006 as the celebration of the founding of the province through Provincial Ordinance No. 016-2006. A showcase of three distinctly different cultural heritage in songs, dances, rituals of peace, foods and crafts, its main goal is to foster unity and understanding among the three cultures. Organized environment-related activities, peace and development forum, and indigenous sports competitions are also being held.

In the Subanen tongue, “megayon” means unity and solidarity.

Pagadian City also officially celebrates the Chinese New Year. This was initiated by the current Mayor Samuel S. Co who assumed office in 2004. It honors the local Chinese community which had contributed significantly to the local economy.

Governance

Urban Map of Pagadian

Pagadian City belongs to the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur. The local Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Legislative Council) is administered by the Mayor, with the assistance of the Vice-Mayor. It has ten elected councilors and one representative each from the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) and Association of Barangay Captains (ABC).

It is politically subdivided into 54 barangays of which 13 of these are classified as urban.

Alegria

Balangasan (urban)

Balintawak

Baloyboan

Banale

Bogo

Bomba

Buenavista

Bulatok

Bulawan

Camalig

Dampalan

Danlugan

Dao

Datagan

Deborok

Ditoray

Dumagoc (urban)

Gatas (urban)

Gubac

Gubang

Kagawasan

Kahayagan

Kalasan

Kawit (urban)

La Suerte

Lala

Lapidian

Lenienza

Lison Valley

Lourdes

Lower Sibatang

Lumad

Lumbia (urban)

Macasing

Manga

Muricay

Napolan

Palpalan

Pedulonan

Poloyagan

San Francisco (urban)

San Jose (urban)

San Pedro (urban)

Santa Lucia (urban)

Santa Maria (urban)

Santiago (urban)

Santo Nio (urban)

Tawagan Sur

Tiguma (urban)

Tuburan (urban)

Tulangan

Tulawas

Upper Sibatang

White Beach

Economy

Industry

Agriculture is the primary economic resource, with the production of rice, corn, coconut, fruit and root crops. There are special programs like the Plant-now-Pay Later and Grains Production Enhancement Program that are made available for the local farmers; the City Livelihood Development Assistance Program (CILDAP) also extends loans to those who need financial assistance for their livelihood. Production of livestock such as hogs, goats, cows and poultry is also a growing local industry.

Boats along the Pagadian fishport.

Pagadian Bay and the outer Illana Bay (Iranun Bay) abounds with a wide variety of fish species and crustaceans; seaweed culture farming is flourishing in waters off the bay while fishponds near or along the bay yields milkfish, prawns and crabs. A number of large deep-sea fishing vessels that venture into the Sulu Sea and farther off to South China Sea make Pagadian fishport their base of operation.

Another income-generating industry is mining. The mining area located 1.5 km southeast of Barangay Lison Valley proper approximately forty-nine kilometers from the city proper yields gold, copper and molybdenum.

Production of raw materials like seaweeds, coco processing, cassava constitute a large part of the local economy; small-scale manufacturing of furniture and decors made out of wood, bamboo, rattan, steel and plastic; handicrafts made out of bamboo, rattan, coco shell, wood, marine shell, ceramics, and weaving.

Banking

To date, there are eight (8) privately-owned, two (2) government-owned, five (6) rural banks, two(2) local thrift banks and one (1) cooperative bank in the city. The Philippines biggest banks- Metrobank, Banco de Oro and Philippine National Bank also serve the city.

1st Valley Bank

Allied Bank

Banco de Oro

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Chinabank

CocoBank

Cooperative Bank of Zamboanga del Sur

Development Bank of the Philippines

Katipunan Bank

Landbank

Veterans Bank (SOON)

Metrobank

One Network Bank

Peninsula Bank

Philippine National Bank

PSBank

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Rural Bank of Pagadian

Rural Bank of Tangub

Union Bank of the Philippines

United Coconut Planters Bank

Green Bank (Philippines)

Hotels and Pension Houses

The move of the Regional Center from Zamboanga City prompted a need for more hotels and pension houses in the city.

Name

Address

Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel

Datoc Street cor. Cabrera St., Pagadian City

Hotel Guillermo

J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City

Hotel Camila

J.Ariosa St., Pagadian City

Alindahaw Hotel

J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City

New Roxan Hotel

F.S. Pajares Avenue, Pagadian City

Springland Hotel and Resort

Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City

Princess Hotel

San. Pedro Dist., Pagadian City

The Peninsula Hotel

Santiago Dist., Pagadian City

The Zamboanga Hotel

Santiago Dist., Pagadian City

Pilgrims Hotel

Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City

Anastasia Pension House

Dao Road, Pagadian City

Pensione de Yllana

Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City

Shopping Establishments

Pagadian City, as a regional capital, overtook Zamboanga City in terms of the numbers and sizes of shopping malls. Gaisano Capital Pagadian is the biggest mall in the city, recently opened in December 12, 2008. It is owned by the Gaisano Group of Companies. In terms of size, it is followed by Peoples Plaza, a big department store owned by a local chinese businessman. The Best Emporium Mall is owned by a chinese family based in Zamboanga City.

Homegrown mid-size stores such as D’bean Hypermart, Unit City Central Pagadian, and Cariaga Hypermart are flourishing. These stores are the legacy of the local businessmen who had managed to build this city from its beginnings as a trading settlement to what it is now. C3 (City Commercial Center) which is currently under construction, is the site of the historic Shopping Center, where the old market, transportation terminal were once located.

One of the most conspicuous feature of the city is the Filipino-owned, fastfood chain Jollibee, which is located in Pajares Avenue. Popular foodchains like Chowking, Dunkin Donuts, Mister Donut, Greenwich, Mang Inasal, McDonald’s, Chicken Ati-Atihan, and Sunburst Fried Chicken also have outlets in the city; most, if not all of them are franchised. Fine dining is available in Cafe Ilang-Ilang, Alindahaw Cafe and Guiller Cafe-Restaurant. Greenhouse Fishing Station and Restaurant offers fresh seafood straight from its own fishponds that surrounds the place.

Name

Address

Peoples Plaza Mall

F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Peoples Plaza Supermarket

F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Best Emporium Megamall

Datoc Street., Corner Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Best Emporium SuperStore

F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Gaisano Capital Pagadian

Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

D’Beam Hypermart

San Pedro, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

C3 Mall

Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City,

Uni City Central Pagadian

Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City,

NCCC Mall of Pagadian (Proposed)

Hotel Grande, Pagadian City,

UPTOWN Plaza Mall (Proposed)

F.S. Pajares Ave, San Jose, Pagadian City,

Tourist attractions

Pagadian City has a number of tourist attractions, though most of them are not as well-known throughout the Philippines.

Pagadian Bay. Dao-dao Dako on center; Dao-dao Gamay on right foreground.

Pagadian Rotonda – located on the upper reaches of Pagadian City overlooking Pagadian Bay, it is a circular park that intersects North Diversion Road. It is connected to Pajares Avenue, one of two major road networks in the city (the other being Rizal Avenue). A part of the Rotonda is landscaped. There is horseback-riding and a refreshment store.

Dao Dao Islands – are two islands, Dako (big) and Gamay (small). The big island covers 1.10 hectares and is a 7-10 minute ride by motorboat from the seaport. It has artificial coral reefs; ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Dao Dao Gamay is a sandbar and is partially submerged during high tide.

Springland Resort – sourced from natural springs in the district of Tuburan. It has swimming pools and a fishpond. The resort also has a multifunction hall and a restaurant designed in the Philippine Native Style.

White Beach – a stretch of white sand beach just five minutes via motorboat southeast of the city seaport. Clear, deep, blue waters (even at low tide). Ideal for swimming and diving.

Lourdes Hot and Cold Spring – natural hot springs in barangay Lourdes, about 32 km. northwest from the urban area. This is tapped by the Pagadian City Water District as a piped water source for barangay Kagawasan.

Lourdes Waterfalls – Also located at barangay Lourdes, about 32 kms. from Pagadian proper. Ideal for bathing.

Lison Valley Waterfalls – located about 42 km. northwest of Pagadian proper, the falls has a height of about 20-25 meters. Its spherical-shaped basin, 20 meters in diameter, is ideal for picnic. Located in sitio Santa Lucia, about 18 km. from Lison Valley proper and is surrounded by verdant greenery, giant ferns, orchids and mass-covered rocks, limes and marble stones; it overlooks ricefields and chocolate look alike hills and water discharge of the fails is 5 cu. m. per seconds.

Manga Falls and Twin Caves – located in barangay Manga, just 7 km. from the city proper. This is a two-layered cascading fall, surrounded by huge trees that are home to white monkeys. The twin caves can be explored along the two-layered waterfalls. Currently in the process of being developed as a tourist spot.

Mt. Palpalan – is the promontory within the Pagadian City limits on whose apex the transmitters of major commercial communication systems are built on. With a height of 684 ft above sea level, it has a sweeping vista of Pagadian City and Illana Bay.

Mt. Susong Dalaga – which means aiden Breast. Located in barangay Lourdes, 32 km. from Pagadian proper and 10 km. from the barangay center, Susong Dalaga is a semi-perfect cone with good forest cover. It can be reached by horseback.

Bulatoc Hill – situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 km. from Pagadian proper. The hill used to be an island but is now linked to Pagadian through land reclamation. It offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay.

Muricay Beach – Located in barangay Muricay, just a little over 4 kms. from the city proper, the white sand beach is available for swimming but is as yet undeveloped. Mangroce tracts and seaweed plantations are nearby.

Poloyagan Beach – Rocky beach with coral reef, also under study. About kms. from Pagadian proper.

Bogo Hill – Situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 kms. from Pagadian proper. The hill is haven to agricultural land and offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay, as well as a good area for viewing Pagadian beauty

Kendis Cave – About 14 kms. from Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from barangay Ditoray. Kendis Cave is an open-end cave with plants and vegetation. Has large overhead crevices with two interior chambers. Can be reached on horseback and currently under study.

Dumagoc Hill – A former military reservation with contours following that of a heart. Still under study.

Ditoray Waterfalls -This is 14 kms. from the Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from the center of barangay Ditoray. Large stones ring the falls.

Bomba Beach – Located in barangay Bomba, about 2 kms. from Pagadian proper, available for fishing and swimming with a bomba bridge and shed as well as a coral reef. Under study for development.

Mt. Pinokis – This one’s in barangay Lison Valley, 42 km. from the Pagadian poblacion. Mt Pinokis is 2 km. from Mt. Susong Dalaga as 12 km. from barangay Lourdes. The mountain features virgin forests inhabited by native wildlife such as monkeys, birds, lizards as well as numerous species of reptiles, amphibians and insects. It can also be reached by horseback and is now under study for development.

Agro-Tourism and Heritage Complex (AHC) located a mere 5 minutes away from the center of Pagadian, the AHC is an adventure lover delight with its variety of thrills, from the quaint charm of the Cultural village, the soothing serenity of the Butterfly Park, to the breathtaking excitement of the Canopy Walk and Zipline. It is truly a feast for the senses.

Education

The Local Government Units (LGUs) supports the education sector through the Day Care Services (DCS) adopting Early Child Care & Development (ECCD) that provides early education for 3-5 year olds. These are established to make children better prepared for the higher levels of learning. The quality of DCS and the available resources vary widely across the geographical areas, with urban Day Care Centers (DCC) generally faring better than those in rural areas.

Private

Pagadian is the center of education[citation needed] in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. The two largest schools are Saint Columban elementary school and Southern Mindanao high school. The former is the only private-Catholic tertiary school and largest in terms of assets while the latter is privately-owned and the biggest in terms of student population. Holy Child Academy, a private catholic institution and a sister school of St. Columban College, offers preschool and high school courses. The current demand and popularity of the Nursing and other medical courses also boosted the student population of Medina College-Pagadian and the Mendero School of Nursing. The Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology is the only school in the city that offers Maritime and MassCom courses, among others; it is a branch of the Misamis Institute of Technology in Ozamis City. There are also a number of small to mid-size technical schools that offer mainly technology and vocational courses.

Public

A branch of the Western Mindanao State University External Studies is located within the expansive Zamboanga del Sur National High School compound. The Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trade provides vocational, technical courses, and manpower development training. one national high schools serve the city: Zamboanga del Sur National Higher School, Pagadian City National Comprehension High School, and Lala National High School. Pagadian City Pilot School is the largest public elementary school in the city. Barangays Sta. Lucia, Balangasan, Sto. Nio, Bag-ong Silang, Camp Abelon and Lala also have their own publicity elementary schools to address the ever deccreasing need for sex education.

Schools in Pagadian City

Pagadian City Pilot school

Infrastructure

Transportation and Accessibility

See also: Pagadian Airport

Airport. The city is served by a secondary airport (Pagadian Airport) that can accommodate both commercial and private aircrafts. It is located in Barangay Muricay and Barangay Tiguma, five (5) kilometers from the city proper. The airport is currently undergoing renovation and expansion.

Seaport. The port of Pagadian City is served by seven (0) shipping lines operating for both passengers and cargoes. Ports of call include Zamboanga City, Jolo, Siasi, Bongao, Sitangkai and Cotabato City.

Land Transportation/Road Network. The city has a road network with a total length of 374.07 km of which 311.02 km are barangay roads, 43.26 km are city roads, 5.98 km are city alleys and 13.80 km are national roads. A total of 235.22 km or 62.88% are concrete roads. The city has a total of 289.81 lineal meters of bridges/spillway/box culvert – 3 national bridges, 5 city bridges, 5 barangay bridges, 6 barangay spillways and 1 barangay box culvert.

Four bus companies regularly serve the city for Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz and Dipolog while buses, minibuses and jeepneys are the means of transportation in the neighboring municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. Tricycles are the primary transport in the urban center while jeepneys are the usual transportation for the city’s rural barangays. Private vehicles constitute the greatest number of registered vehicles in the city.

Television and Media

Itv-8 is a 24hour local information channel based in Pagadian. ABS-CBN Pagadian (DXLM-TV), TV-3 GMA, TV-11 NBN also have their private regional public broadcast service stations based in the city. The city is served by two cable companies: PCTV Cable and KISMET Cable.

Radio Stations

(AM)

DXPR – Radio Mindanao Network (RMN)

DXKP- Radio Philippines Network (RPN)

DXID

(FM)

DXCA

Smile Radio

DXMD

DXKV

DXWO

DXLN

Telecommunications

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Cruztelco are the two major telecommunications providers. A project under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Pagadian City Telephone Exchange (PACITELEX) serves the far-flung barangays that other telephone companies are not yet able to give service. The three major cellular phone service providers in the country such as GLOBE, SMART, and Digitel/Sun Cellular also serves the city.

Water and Power Supply

Pagadian City Water District (PCWD) provides the city with potable water supply. Formed in 1976, the PCWD has over 14,000 active service connections and sources its water from deep wells and springs.

Electricity is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (ZAMSURECO I) from the National Power Corporation Hydro-Electric Plant in Iligan City, sourced from the Maria Cristina Falls. About 77.70% or 42 barangays out of 54 total barangays in the entire city area have 24-hr electricity.

Fast Facts

The city was an awardee of the Cleanest and Greenest City in Western Mindanao consecutively, in CY 1998 and CY 1999.

Pagadian City hosted the 13th Asia-Pacific Youth Conference (APYC) in 2007. It is a project of the Initiatives of Change (IofC).

Pagadian is represented in the Liga Pilipinas by its own basketball team, the Pagadian Explorers.

It is the home base of the Zamboanga del Sur – Pagadian FA, which is under the Philippine Football Federation.

Teresa Magbanua, the Visayan Joan of Arc, died in Pagadian in 1947.

Notes

^ “Little Hongkong of the South”. http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru9/R9tourism/pag_facts.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-29. 

^ http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=097322000&regcode=09&provcode=73

^ “Zip codes in the Philippines”. http://zip-codes.philsite.net/pagadian.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-29. 

^ Only in the Philippines (retrieved: 31 March 2009)

^ geomath.multiply.com (retrieved: 31 March 2009)

^ My Pagadian.com(retrieved: 31 March 2009)

^ a b c “Interactive Travel Guide on Pagadian City”. iguide.travel Pagadian City. 2009. http://iguide.travel/Pagadian. Retrieved 2009-04-26. 

^ a b c d “Legend of Pagadian City”. Pagadian.com. http://www.pagadian.com/legend.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-26. 

^ The Iranon Tribe Blogspot (retrieved: 29 March 2009)

^ a b c “History of the Diocese of Pagadian – translated from Cebuano”. Pagadian.com. http://pagadian.com/Diocese.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-26. 

^ Religion in Pagadian City Retrieved on 2009-04-26.

^ Labangan Teachers.op.cit ,p69. (retrieved: 29 March 2009)

^ 1stphilippines.com – Pagadian History (retrieved: 29 March 2009)

^ History of Zamboanga del Sur.op.cit., p37-38 (retrieved: 29 March 2009)

^ Ibid, p38 (retrieved: 29 March 2009)

^ a b “The Philippine Tsunami of 1976″. www.drgeorgepc.com. http://www.drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1976Phillipines.html. Retrieved 2009-04-26. 

^ Phivolcs Report, Earthquake of 1976(retrieved: 31 March 2009)

^ Ipil News (retrieved: 31 March 2009)

^ Philippines Law Online (retrieved: 16 March 2009)

^ Unsapa.com – ZamboSur Anniversary (retrieved: 26 April 2009)

^ PIA – Zamboanga del Sur (retrieved: 26 April 2009)

^ ZamboSur Education (retrieved: 29 April 2009)

^ Pagadian City Socio-economic Profile (retrieved: 28 March 2009)

^ Local Water Utilities Administration Website(retrieved: 28 March 2009)

^ www.buyusa.gov – Pagadian Profile (retrieved: 13 February 2009)

^ Unsapa.com News (retrieved: 13 February 2009)

^ Pagadian.org News (retrieved: 13 February 2009)

^ National Historical Institute (retrieved: 13 February 2009)

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Pagadian City

Philippine Standard Geographic Code

2000 Philippine Census Information

The Leading Pagadian City News, Zamboanga del Sur News Website

Zamboanga del Sur Communications (retrieved: 28 March 2009)

Pagadian City Geography (retrieved: 28 March 2009)

Pagadian’s Website

Basic Facts for Pagadian

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Component local government units of Zamboanga del Sur

Municipalities: Aurora  Bayog  Dimataling  Dinas  Dumalinao  Dumingag  Guipos  Josefina  Kumalarang  Labangan  Lakewood  Lapuyan  Mahayag  Margosatubig  Midsalip  Molave  Pitogo  Ramon Magsaysay  San Miguel  San Pablo  Sominot  Tabina  Tambulig  Tigbao  Tukuran  Vincenzo A. Sagun

Component city: Pagadian City

Highly urbanized city: Zamboanga City

(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Zamboanga del Sur by the National Statistics Office)

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Cities of the Philippines

Highly-urbanized Cities

Angeles  Bacolod  Baguio  Butuan  Cagayan de Oro  Caloocan  Cebu  Davao  General Santos  Iligan  Iloilo  Lapu-Lapu  Las Pias  Lucena  Makati  Malabon  Mandaluyong  Mandaue  Manila  Marikina  Muntinlupa  Navotas  Olongapo  Paraaque  Pasay  Pasig  Puerto Princesa  Quezon City  San Juan  Tacloban  Taguig  Valenzuela  Zamboanga

Independent

Component Cities

Cotabato  Dagupan  Naga  Ormoc  Santiago

Component Cities

Alaminos  Antipolo  Bago  Bais  Balanga  Batac  Batangas  Bayawan  Baybay  Bayugan  Bian  Bislig  Bogo  Borongan  Cabadbaran  Cabanatuan  Cadiz  Calamba  Calapan  Calbayog  Candon  Canlaon  Carcar  Catbalogan  Cauayan  Cavite  Danao  Dapitan  Dasmarias  Digos  Dipolog  Dumaguete  El Salvador  Escalante  Gapan  Gingoog  Guihulngan  Himamaylan  Iriga  Isabela  Kabankalan  Kidapawan  Koronadal  La Carlota  Lamitan  Laoag  Legazpi  Ligao  Lipa  Maasin  Malaybalay  Malolos  Marawi  Masbate  Mati  Meycauayan  Muoz  Naga (Cebu)  Oroquieta  Ozamiz  Pagadian  Palayan  Panabo  Passi  Roxas  Sagay  Samal  San Carlos (Negros Occidental)  San Carlos (Pangasinan)  San Fernando (La Union)  San Fernando (Pampanga)  San Jose  San Jose del Monte  San Pablo  Santa Rosa  Silay  Sipalay  Sorsogon  Surigao  Tabaco  Tabuk  Tacurong  Tagaytay  Tagbilaran  Tagum  Talisay (Cebu)  Talisay (Negros Occidental)  Tanauan  Tandag  Tangub  Tanjay  Tarlac  Tayabas  Toledo  Trece Martires  Tuguegarao  Urdaneta  Valencia  Victorias  Vigan

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Provincial capital cities and municipalities of the Philippines

Luzon

Antipolo City, Rizal  Balanga City, Bataan  Baler, Aurora  Bangued, Abra  Basco, Batanes  Batangas City, Batangas  Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya  Boac, Marinduque  Bontoc, Mountain Province  Cabarroguis, Quirino  Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro  Daet, Camarines Norte  Iba, Zambales  Ilagan, Isabela  Kabugao, Apayao  Lagawe, Ifugao  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte  La  Trinidad, Benguet  Legazpi City, Albay  Lingayen, Pangasinan  Lucena City, Quezon  Malolos City, Bulacan  Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro  Masbate City, Masbate  Palayan City, Nueva Ecija  Pili, Camarines Sur  Puerto Princesa City, Palawan  Romblon, Romblon  San Fernando City, La Union  City of San Fernando, Pampanga  Tabuk City, Kalinga  Tarlac City, Tarlac  Trece Martires City, Cavite  Tuguegarao City, Cagayan  Santa Cruz, Laguna  Sorsogon City, Sorsogon  Vigan City, Ilocos Sur  Virac, Catanduanes

Visayas

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental  Borongan City, Eastern Samar  Catarman, Northern Samar  Catbalogan City, Samar  Cebu City, Cebu  Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental  Iloilo City, Iloilo  Jordan, Guimaras  Kalibo, Aklan  Maasin City, Southern Leyte  Naval, Biliran  Roxas City, Capiz  San Jose, Antique  Siquijor, Siquijor  Tagbilaran City, Bohol  Tacloban City, Leyte

Mindanao

Alabel, Sarangani  Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte  Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental  Digos City, Davao del Sur  Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte  Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay  Isabela City, Basilan  Isulan, Sultan Kudarat  Jolo, Sulu  Kidapawan City, Cotabato  Koronadal City, South Cotabato  Malaybalay City, Bukidnon  Mambajao, Camiguin  Marawi City, Lanao del Sur  Mati City, Davao Oriental  Nabunturan, Compostela Valley  Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental  Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur  Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi  Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur  Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao  Surigao City, Surigao del Norte  Tagum City, Davao del Norte  Tandag, Surigao del Sur  Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Coordinates: 74942 123204.61 / 7.82833N 123.3346139E / 7.82833; 123.3346139

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