Polangui, Administrative division in Polangui, Philippines
Polangui is a municipality in Albay Province, Philippines, serving as a local administrative unit. It comprises several barangays and functions within the provincial governance framework.
The municipality originated during the Spanish colonial period, with its original name Polangyui derived from the local word pulang, meaning red. The name reflects the early inhabitants' connection to their natural surroundings.
The Pasalamat Festival brings the community together each year to celebrate local traditions and achievements. The event shows how residents value gratitude and community pride in their daily lives.
The municipality contains several distinct barangays, each offering different routes and areas to explore. Traveling on foot or using local transport helps you move between neighborhoods and see the varied landscape.
Lake Danao Natural Park holds a crater lake surrounded by Mount Malinao and Mount Masaraga. The waters contain a rare fish species found nowhere else, making it an unexpected natural feature in the area.
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