The name Minalabac is linked to the early Spanish term “Minalagua,” which was said to mean “mine of water.” Early Spanish settlers reportedly used this name to describe the area, noting its water sources. Over time, the name evolved into its present form.[6]
History
Minalabac traces its roots to the late 1500s. The first settlement was in Sitio Inguinan. Strong typhoons pushed residents to move the town about three kilometers to its present site.[6]
The town became organized under the Municipal Code on January 31, 1901.
Geography
Barangays
Minalabac is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
In the 2020 census, the population of Minalabac was 53,981 people,[13] with a density of 430 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.
Minalabac is classified as a municipality. Minalabac has the same economy as Libmanan, Cabusao, San Fernando, Milaor, Ocampo, Nabua, and Calabanga because of fishing in coastal barangays near Ragay Gulf particularly Salingogon, and Bagolatao. Minalabac has several beach resorts that also boosts the economy of the town. Majority of the land is devoted to rice, vegetables and other root crops.
It was formerly included in the Metro Naga area before the designation was discontinued in 2017.
Transportation
Jeepneys are used for transportation from Naga City to Minalabac (Vice Versa), and from LCC Terminal in Sabang, Naga City to the market of Minalabac. It is the main transportation for public use.
Infrastructures
The town has a couple of provincial roads. The main road in the town is the Milaor-Minalabac-Pili road and the other roads either goes to the Poblacion, other barangays, to Rinconada district, or even Albay.
Tourism
Two main summer beach destinations include the pebble beach in Bagolatao and sand beach in Hamoraon. The growing number of resorts offers amenities such as cottages, videoke, rest house, etc.[22]
Government
Minalabac Municipal Hall
Elected officials
Members of the Minalabac Municipal Council (2019-2022)[23]
Position
Name of official
District Representative (2nd Legislative District, Camarines Sur)
Rep. Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr.
Mayor
Christopher R. Lizardo
Vice-Mayor
Pedro Benamira
Councilors
Miguel S. Bersabe
Renato A. Barcinas
Noe G. Lavandero
Louieley S. Barrameda
Alejo Francis R. Sayson
Pedro S. Balid
Alex L. Nacor
Arcel B. Bas
Education
The Minalabac Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[24]
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