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Encyclopedia > Murcia, Negros Occidental

Murcia is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 59,358 people in 11,644 households. Image File history File links Ph_locator_negros_occidental_murcia. ... A municipality (bayan, sometimes munisipalidad, in Filipino) is a local government unit in the Philippines. ... Map of the Philippines showing all the regions and their provinces. ... Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


Barangays

Murcia is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. A barangay (Tagalog: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy), also known by its former name, the barrio, is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward. ...

  • Abo-abo
  • Alegria
  • Amayco
  • Zone I (Pob.)
  • Zone II (Pob.)
  • Zone III (Pob.)
  • Zone IV (Pob.) - Bgy. Capt. Sheila Gela
  • Zone V (Pob.)
  • Blumentritt
  • Buenavista
  • Caliban--Brgy Cptn Agudo
  • Canlandog
  • Cansilayan
  • Damsite
  • Iglau-an--Brgy Cptn. Togle
  • Lopez Jaena--Brgy Cptn. Ilon
  • Minoyan--Brgy Cptn.Rene Sanggoy
  • Pandanon
  • San Miguel-- Brgy Cptn. Alejandro Colde
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Rosa
  • Salvacion--Brgy Captain Idol Dela pina
  • Talotog

== RESORTS LOCATED IN MURCIA ==



MAMBUCAL MOUNTAIN RESORT-- located in Brgy Minoyan. one of the most attractive and beautiful resorts in Murcia.It is well-known for its Sulfur Hot Spring and beautiful cascading falls. Located at the foot of a mountain, the resort is also known for its beautiful boating lagoon. The resort has a good hotel - the Lodge.


KAFTrees Retreat House and Orchard - Located in Brgy. Caliban. A Quiet venue for retreats, seminars, conventions, weddings and all occasions. Natural orchards provide cool and serene accommodations.


CALIBAGO RIVER RESORT-- Located in Brgy Lopez Jaena but as of the moment, the operation in the said resort was temporarily stopped due to the constant flooding of the area.


PANDANON RIVER RESORT--Located in Brgy Pandanon. This river resort is famous for its cold river nearby coupled with a tropical rain forest atmosphere.


CLIFF TAVERN-- Located in Brgy. San Miguel.This is actually a mini resort near the river.


== SCHOOLS IN MURCIA ==



As of the moment there are 2 private high schools in Murcia and 5 public high schools.


Private Schools:


La Consolacion Academy

 This school is run by Augustinian Sisters of Immaculate Concepcion. Located in the town itself. 

L.N. Agustin Memorial Open Bible Christian College

 This school is run by the Guanzon family, but was originally founded by Georgina Agustin and her husband, Leodegario Agustin, Rev. Exequiel F. Guanzon and his wife. 

Public Schools:


Alegria National High School, Cansilayan National High School, Provincial High School - Ext., Lopez Jaena National High School, Minoyan Public High School

Twin cities

External links

  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  • 2000 Philippine Census Information

  Results from FactBites:
 
Murcia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (976 words)
Murcia (37°59′N 1°8′W) is a city and municipality on the river Segura in southeastern Spain and the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia.
Murcia is built nearly in the centre of a low-lying fertile plain, known as the huerta or market garden of Murcia, which includes the valleys of the Segura and its right-hand tributary the Guadalentín (Wadalentin) or river Sangonera, and is surrounded by mountains.
Murcia was struck by an earthquake in 1829.
Murcia, Negros Occidental - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (78 words)
Murcia is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 59,358 people in 11,644 households.
one of the most attractive and beautiful resort in murcia.
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