Gigmoto

Also known as Municipality of Gigmoto, Gigmoto, Catanduanes

Gigmoto, officially the Municipality of Gigmoto, is a municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

Key facts

Settlement.image_skyline: Gigmoto catanduanes 2.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Poblacion
Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Gigmoto,_Catanduanes.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Philippines
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: June 15, 1951
Settlement.parts_type: Barangays
Settlement.parts_style: para

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Municipality of Gigmoto
Population: 8348
Area: 181.82
Elevation: 155
Official website: www.gigmoto-catanduanes.gov.ph
Image: Gigmoto catanduanes 2.jpg
Households: 1955
Dialing code: 52

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Commons category: Gigmoto
postal code: 4804
poverty incidence: 25.37
electorate: 7717
fiscal/tax revenue: 128874846.75
total assets: 195719805.50
total expenditure: 97075690.51
total liabilities: 24532806.93

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Etymology
History
Geography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Education
Primary and elementary schools
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==Etymology== The name "Gigmoto" originated from the Bicol word himbot that means “just in time”. This is supposedly related to the romantic venture of a young man from Baras seeking to court a maiden from the town of Viga. Competing with several other suitors, the man traveled northbound to win the love of the maiden. He was overtaken by the night, so he slept in that place. In the morning he proceeded to Viga, arriving there just before nightfall. After staying for a period of time in Viga, the man from Baras won the heart of the woman. When the lovers were bound for Baras, they stayed overnight at Gigmoto – “just in time” for their first romantic night of being together.