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Philippines Luzon Bicol Region

Bicol Region - Islands of Luzon, Philippines

A GLIMPSE OF ALBAY

Fire of fury and fertility

The province was founded in 1565 when a captain steering a Spanish galleon back to Acapolco was so struck by the sight of Mayon and Bulusan Volcanoes continuously spewing thick, white smoke into the skies. He logged down what he saw, and this led to the founding of the province. The province got the name it bears to date in 1663.

The province of Albay with a total land area of 2,552.6 square kilometers lies at the southern tip of mainland Luzon. It is located at the center of the Bicol Region and bounded by the bodies of water.

Albay has seventeen (17) municipalities which are politically subdivided into three districts plus a city of Legazpi. Bicol dialect spoken in Legazpi and Albay District is the common tongue used. The big alterations of tone and of words arises as one travels away from the city proper. People here also speak Tagalog fluently. English is not difficult for them to communicate with liberal stature. Founded by volcanic mountain ranges, the eastern part of the province has no dry season but there is very pronounce maximum rainfull from November to January. Meanwhile, in the western part, rainfalls evenly distributed throughout the year. The average monthly temperature ranges from 28.1C to a low of 25 C in January. In Albay, agriculture still accounts for the largest share in the total production and employment although the province is directing its efforts toward the development of its industries. Handicrafts is the major source of rural income.

North and Central Luzon
* Baguio City
* Cagayan Province
* Cordillera Region
* La Union
* Laoag
* Olongapo, Subic, Zambales
* Pampanga
* Tarlac

* Metro Manila - NCR
* Makati City, Metro Manila
* Manila City, Metro Manila
* Pasay City, Metro Manila
* Pasig City, Metro Manila
* Quezon City, Metro Manila

Southern Luzon
* Batangas
* Cavite
* Bicol Region
* Corregidor
* Laguna
* Palawan * El Nido
* Mindoro
* Rizal, Antipolo
* Romblon
* Tagaytay - Taal
* Quezon Province

Bicol Region - Bicol Attractions - Bicol Festivals - Getting There - Getting Around - Accommodations - Staying Inn
Pustan Beach - Mayon Rest House - Mayon Volcano - Hanging Road To Joroan - Sogod Beach - Bugsucan Falls
Palale Falls - San Lorenzo Beach - Busay Falls - Kalayukah Beach Resort - Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave - Pariaan Mainit Spring - Calabidong Caves - Mataginting Falls - Naglaus Underground River - Del Rosario Caves - Minaroso Caves
Balubagon Boiling Lake - Ilologan Beach - Roca Baluarte - Japanese Garden - Danny's Swimming Resort
Kimantong Sky Dive - Seven Hills Resort