- Dangcagan, Bukidnon
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Municipality of Dangcagan 
SealMap of Bukidnon showing the location of Dangcagan, Bukidnon
Country Philippines Region Region X Province Bukidnon Districts 3rd District Barangays 14 Incorporated (town) Government – Mayor Edilberto F. Ayuban – Vice Mayor Fruto B. Dandasan, Jr. Area – Total 115.15 km2 (44.46 sq mi) Population (2000) – Total 18,857 – Density 164/km2 (424/sq mi) Time zone PST (UTC+8) ZIP code 8719 Area code(s) 88 Dangcagan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,857 people in 3,555 households.
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History
Dangcagan used to be an abode of the Manobos under the leadership of Datu Dangaan (meaning “to praise”), a prominent chieftain ruler known for his courage and affluence. The place was then a little Sitio of Maramag. As the Christian settlers from Luzon & Visayas began to flock and settle in the area. Datu Dangaan followers ran and hide their families in the forest and returned to their home only when they knew the settlers were not around.
This leads the settler to call the “Dagandagan”. It took ample time for the settler to befriend the natives. When the natives and the Christian settlers finally united, they made representation to the Municipal Government of Maramag to form a regular barrio with in the territory of Datu Dangaan. They agreed to call the barrio Dangcagan in honor of the natives.
The first set of officers was headed by Mayor Vicente Cabiling, originally appointed to the position in 1961 and was elected and served for ten (10) consecutive years, he constructed the old Municipal Hall on top of the hill in the poblacion. And from 1972 until March 1986 Mayor Fruto Ll. Dandasan assumed the office. During his time he constructed new roads and maintained the barangay road network of Dangcagan
In 1992, Mayor Norberta B. Dandasan assumed as Municipal Mayor until June 1995. She pursued the programs and projects that were initiated by her late husband and other predecessors. The municipal gymnasium was completed.
In May 1995 election, Hon. Roberto Cabunoc took over the mayor ship of the town and implemented the road concreting projects, beautification of the municipal plaza, installation of water system, construction of the new municipal hall and completion of different barangay projects. After three terms of Mayor Cabunoc, Mayor Edilberto F. Ayuban, the present mayor, assumed office.
Geography
Location
Dangcagan is located in the Southern part of Province. It is 72 kilometers from the provincial capital, Malaybalay City and 162 kilometers from regional center, Cagayan de Oro City, which is the main outlet for its agricultural products. The town is sandwiched by municipality of Kitaotao in the northern and eastern part, by Kibawe, in the its southern part and by Kadingilan on its western pasrt. The Pulangi River and Muleta River serves as its natural boundary with Kitaotao (eastern side) and Kadingilan (western side), respectively.
Land Area
The municipality has an aggregate land area of more or less 42,269 hectares or 422.69 square kilometers. It is the smallest municipality in Bukidnon in terms of land area.
Climate
It has distinct dry and wet season, the wettest Month is usually September and the driest month is March.
Soil and Topography
It has a fertile soil ranging from clay to sandy loam. Its topography is 70% flat and 30% rolling, which is suitable for agricultural crops such as corn, rice and other commercial crops like coconut, coffee, cacao, rubber, banana and sugar cane.
People & Culture
Language & Dialect
The majority of the municipality's inhabitants speak Cebuano, although some inhabitants also speak the Hiligaynon/Ilonggo language and many still speak Binukid (Manobo language).
Barangays
Dangcagan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
Political map of Dangcagan, Bukidnon showing the 14 barangays under its jurisdiction
- Barongcot
- Bugwak
- Dolorosa
- Kapalaran
- Kianggat
- Lourdes
- Macarthur
- Miaray
- Migcuya
- New Visayas
- Osmeña
- Poblacion
- Sagbayan
- San Vicente
External links
Municipalities Component cities - Malaybalay
- Valencia
Categories:- Municipalities of Bukidnon
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