CITY PROFILE
| LOCATION |
| Eastern Coast of Albay Province |
| POLITICAL BOUNDARIES | INCOME |
| North | Malinao, Albay | Internal Revenue Allotment | P157,571,710.00
| South
| Malilipot, Albay
| Property Taxes
| P10,861,000.00
| East
| Lagunoy Gulf
| Operating and Misc Revenue
| P9,392,000.00
| West
| Ligao City
| TOTAL INCOME
| P177,824,710.00
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| POPULATION |
| 107,166 | Malay-Polynesian in origin, some of the people are of Chinese and Spanish ancestries. Distinctively, they are hospitable, friendly and peace-loving and religious people. |
| LANGUAGE |
| The common tongue used is the Albay accent of Bicol Dialect. Tabaqueno's also fluently speak and understand the national language (Tagalog). English is not difficult for them to communicate with liberal stature. |
| EDUCATION |
| On the social aspect, Tabaqueno's was not far behind in Education. There is a school both in private and public school in all levels (Elementary, Secondary, Collegiate). Tabaco houses a numerous college from Fishery, Education, Law, Nursing and Information Technology. |
| RELIGION |
| Majority of the inhabitants is Catholics who go to mass at their respective parishes. Most religious sects are represented from Seventh Day Adventist, Bible Baptist, Evangelist, Iglesia ni Kristo, Islam and Jehovas Witness. |
| LAND AREA |
| Forested Area | 2,572 hectares
| Pasture Lands
| 367.8
| Swamps
| 56
| Agricultural
| 5,590.5
| Built-up Areas
| 2,805 (industrial/Commercial/Residential)
| Idle/Abandoned
| 322.7
| TOTAL LAND AREA
| 11,714 hectares
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| COMPOSITION |
| 47 barangays (21 urban; 26 rural) |
| CLIMATE |
| Second Type of Climate | Characterized by no definite dry season with a very pronounced maximum rain period from November to January. |
| ECONOMIC SECTOR |
| Basically, Tabaco is one of the two commercial districts of the province followed by agriculture. Their chief products are rice, rootcrops, and vegetables; exporting abaca products, and copra care. Its rich fishing ground and sources of water supply which is the best water. Cutlery/Metacraft industry is a pioneering industry of the city since the early 20's Woodcraft industry is also blooming business of the city producing high quality of export rattan and hardwood furniture's in the early 80's that are in great demand in European and Western countries. |
| a. Agriculture | MAJOR CROPS
rice, corn, rootcrops, vegetables, coconuts
and abaca POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK cattle, carabao, swine, goat and chicken FISHING AND AQUATIC RESOURCES 1. Shallow Fishing/city/sustenance 2. Deep sea fishing/commercial 3. Fishponds 4. Fresh water resources |
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| b. Trade and Commerce | Number of Registered Business Establishments -1,268 Continuously growing, Tabaco is never far in business and export, compared to other cities in the country. Numerous multinational organizations has made Tabaco their home in the eastern area of the country. Their branch offices represent major business companies and banking institutions. |
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| c. Manufacturing | a. Woodcraft/Wood upholstery-furnitures and fixtures b. Cutlery/Metalcraft- scissors, bolos, knives, razors, farm implements, window grills, steel gates and tricycle sidecars c. Rattancraft- furniture and fixtures d. Ceramics- hollowblocks, ballusters, toilet bowls, floor tiles & reinforced concrete pipes e. Hat and Mat weaving (made of caragomoy leaves) |
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| d. Mining | There are no mineral deposits of any size o consequences that would be of commercial value. The only resources of this type are boulders, gravel and sand. |
| BANKING AND FINANCE |
| 12 Commercial Banks Two (2) unit Automated Teller Machine Banking hours Like any other banks nationwide, banks in Tabaco are open Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. They are closed on Good Friday, Christmas, New Year and special Holidays. Credit Cards Most banks and major establishments accept international credit cards such as VISA, Diners, Mastercard. Evolution of Automated Teller Machine card such as BPI Express Teller, Bancnet and Megalink could be availed in the BPI and Metrobank Branch. |
| COMMUNICATION FACILITIES |
| Telephone Companies Telegraph Post Cable TV Cellsite TV Relay Station FM Station (102.7) Internet Cafe/IT | 7 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 several |
| SCENIC, TOURIST OR HISTORICAL SPOTS |
| Diving/Beaches/Resort Port Abaca Stripping Church Fish Sanctuary Falls | 6 1 1 1 1 2 |
| FACILITIES/ACCOMMODATION |
| Hotel & Restaurant Hotel & Resort Hotel OTHER FACILITIES Pension Houses Traveler's Inn Resthouses Lodging Houses Restaurants Kitchenettes Eateries Refreshment Parlors | 3 2 1 |