Tabaco City
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| Government | |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| District | 1st district of Albay |
| Barangays | 47 |
| Income class: | 5th class; partially urban |
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| Cityhood | March 24, 2001 |
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| Area | 117.14 km² |
| Population | 107,166 915/km² |
Tabaco City is a 5th class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. Mainland Tabaco City borders Malinao to the north, Polangui and Oas to the west, Ligao City to the southwest, Mayon Volcano to the south, Malilipot to the southeast, and Lagonoy Gulf to the east. The island of San Miguel, part of the city's territory, is the northwesternmost of Albay's four main islands in the Lagonoy Gulf. Mayon Volcano overlooks the city to the north. The island of San Miguel to the east is under the city's jurisdiction.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 107,166 people in 19,599 households.
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[edit] Economy
The city's economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, rootcrops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and swine raising as well as fishing are other major industries.
[edit] Barangays
Tabaco City is politically subdivided into 47 barangays.
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[edit] Tourism
From downtown Tabaco City, one can drive up the northern slopes of Mayon Volcano at around 800 meters above sea level. Tabaco City has also recently launched the annual Tabak festival which commemorates the city's cityhood on March 24, 2001.
