Carigara

 ( Municipalities Of Leyte ) 

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Carigara (), officially the Municipality of Carigara (; ), is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,656 people.

Established in 1571, Carigara is the first town founded in the Eastern Visayas region. A pivotal development occurred in 1735 when Leyte and Samar were separated from Cebu, forming a unified provincial governance structure with Carigara serving as provincial capital during this era.

Carigara is renowned for its distinct offerings, including pastillas, humba, sundang (machete), and the hubhob delicacy. Hubhob, a local delight, is crafted from grated cassava, eggs, kalamay, milk, and sugar, cooked within a bagacay (bamboo pole) over charcoal, bringing a unique and flavorful taste to this traditional specialty.

Carigara celebrates its festival every 16 July, marking the arrival of the Spaniards on July 16, 1569. This festivity, spanning nearly the entire month of July, attracts tourists and visitors from nearby towns.

Carigara shares borders with Capoocan to the west, Ormoc to the south, Jaro to the southeast, Tunga to the east and Barugo to the northeast.

• Bagong Lipunan
• Balilit
• Barayong
• Barugohay Central
• Barugohay Norte
• Barugohay Sur
• Baybay (Poblacion)
• Binibihan
• Bislig
• Caghalo
• Camansi
• Canal
• Candigahub
• Canfabi
• Canlampay
• Cogon
• Cutay
• East Visoria
• Guindapunan East
• Guindapunan West
• Hiluctogan
• Jugaban (Poblacion)
• Libo
• Lower Hiraan
• Lower Sogod
• Macalpi
• Manloy
• Nauguisan
• Paglaum
• Pangna
• Parag-um
• Parena (Parina)
• Piloro
• Ponong (Poblacion)
• Rizal (Tagak East)
• Sagkahan
• San Isidro
• San Juan
• San Mateo (Poblacion)
• Santa Fe
• Sawang (Poblacion)
• Tagak
• Tangnan
• Tigbao
• Tinaguban
• Upper Hiraan
• Upper Sogod
• Uyawan
• West Visoria

Attractions include:

• Lauron's Boulevard (Brgy. Baybay & Ponong) This is the place where people can buy street foods like isaw, pork barbecues, and many more.
• Carigara Municipal Library and Museum (Brgy. Baybay)
• Cassidy Elementary School (Brgy. Ponong) A school famous for its classical-style building.
• Datu Gara Shrine (Brgy. Canal)
• Gawas an Harigue (Brgy. Baybay) An old house with exposed posts on the sides.
• Heroes Shrine (Brgy. Baybay & Ponong) Located right between Carigara Boulevard and the Kan Gara Gymnasium.
• Kan Gara Gymnasium (Brgy. Ponong) The largest gymnasium.
• Lumen Ancestral House (Brgy. Sawang) The only house in the town which serves as a shelter for swiftlet.
• Plaza Triunfo (Brgy. Ponong) The largest plaza.
• St. Francis Assisi Parish (Brgy. Jugaban)

• Cycle rickshaw are the common mode of transportation within the town proper.
• and are commonly used for travelling to the far-flung .
• , and are the go-to mode of transport when travelling to the cities of Tacloban and Ormoc or to municipalities that are faraway from the town. There are a few bus companies located in Carigara.

New modernized PUVs that travel from Carigara to Tacloban and vice versa are being issued by the local government starting from 24 November 2021.

• Electricity: Leyte III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LEYECO 3), provides Carigara with electricity to residents and businesses.
• Water Supply: Water services are managed by the Metro Carigara Water District (MCWD).
• Telecommunications: Bayan Telecommunications, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Dito Telecommunity, operate in Carigara and offers a range of services such as mobile, internet, and landline connections.
• Cable Television: G Sat, Sky Direct, Cignal, and SatLite, offers a variety of local and international channels.

• Carigara National High School
• Carigara National Vocational School (formerly Carigara School of Fisheries)
• Jugaban National High School
• Sogod National High School
• Parag-um National High School ( soon)

• Eastern Visayas State University (Carigara Campus)
• Holy Cross College of Carigara (Formerly Holy Cross Academy) located at Brgy Ponong (Pob)

• Eduardo Makabenta Sr. - Waray-language poet and translator
• Mike Hanopol - musician, singer-songwriter

 
 
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Century-old houses in Brgy. Jugaban, Carigara, Leyte
Gawas an Harigue
Carigara Municipal Library and Museum
     

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