History
Spanish period
Traces of 12th century villages can be found near the waterways that pass through the territory of Cabadbaran. No records are found before the Spanish colonization except for a site in Sanghan where Chinese ceramics from 15th to 16th century were found. Cabadbaran was first mentioned by the Spanish as a small village chosen by the Spanish authorities to be turned into a reduction called "La Reunion de Cabarbaran" in 1867. The reduction was mostly populated by people from Southern Agusan. Then in 1879, the reduction was disbanded. The inhabitants of the reduction went back to their places of origin while the remaining migrated to Tubay. In 1880–1881, the reduction was revived by Father Saturnino Urios, but was named Tolosa to honor Father Urios' hometown in Spain. In 1880, Tolosa was headed by the Teniente del Barrio Don Eduardo Curato. He petitioned to the Spanish authorities for the township application of Tolosa to be approved. On January 31, 1894, the petition was approved. The population and the economy grew, which was driven by agriculture and commerce. But the growth suddenly came to a halt when the revolution against Spain started. No significant turmoil affected the city until the coming of the American forces in 1901.American period
When the Americans arrived, Spanish forces were forced to surrender. Included with them was Capt. Andres Atega. Under the Americans, the town was called again as Cabadbaran (according to Don Andres Atega's proposal). In 1903, the public education system was established with George Bohner as the first American teacher. Public health also improved when Dr. Pedro Malbas was appointed as the Public Health Officer in the 1920s and constructed sanitary toilets, deep wells and drainage canals. Public infrastructure was also improved by the Americans. Then in the 1935 Constitutional Convention,Dave "Kakoy" Gumop-as, a lawyer, represented Agusan. He then became the Governor and Congressman of the province of Agusan. The local economy grew when it started producing abaca from coconut plantations established by the Americans. Rice was also grown and remained as staple crop grown in the fields up to this day. The Agusan-Surigao road opened in the 1930s and several bus lines started public service along this route.World War II
Cabadbaran had been occupied at one time by those resisting the Japanese occupation ofCityhood
On July 28, 2007, the municipality Cabadbaran becomes a city in the province of Agusan del Norte after ratification of Republic Act 9434. TheGeography
Cabadbaran lies 9 degrees north latitude and 125 degrees and 30 minutes east longitude in the northeastern part ofClimate
The city belongs to the Second Climatic Type of the Corona Classification. No definite dry season in the place and maximum rainfall occurs from October to January. The average rainfall is per month, average annual temperature .Barangays
Cabadbaran is politically subdivided into 31Demographics
Language
The entirety of Cabadbaran speaks Cebuano. There are also significant number of people who speak Surigaonon, for these people have lived or have ancestries from the northern municipalities and speak in a variety of the Jabonganon, Mainitnon and Gigaquitnon dialects of the Surigaonon language. Hiligaynon, Waray, Manobo languages, Butuanon, Boholano dialect, andEconomy
Cabadbaran produces several agricultural crops such as rice, corn, coconut, abaca, banana, and mango. The city has the biggest area planted with coconuts in Agusan del Norte with 18.46% of the total land area planted with the crop. The Cabadbaran also has a booming economy based on agro industry, commerce and trade, source of several export and industrial products; it has also varied ecotourism destinations ranging from Caraga's highest peak, mile long tunnels to adventure tourism sites.Tourism
Like the popular destinations situated on neighboring provinces, Cabadbaran experiences a growing ecotourism industry. Annual climbs to reach Caraga's highest peak Mt. Hilong-Hilong (2,012 meters above sea level) has been organized by trekkers and mountaineers, there are also organized climbs to Mt. Mas-ai, a plateau located in Putting Bato which has a mountain top lake. Locals have also put up white water tubing adventures along Cabadbaran River including rappelling at some of the steep falls located at the foot of Mt. Hilong-hilong. Mt. Pongkay, which is a hill that can be seen from the city proper, can be a great destination for families who wants to experience the value of the Holy Week's penance and devotion. It is also a destination for mountain climbers and for those people who wants to see the panoramic view of Agusan del Norte and Butuan Bay. Cabadbaran also has cheap inland pools by local residents that is an alternative to inland resorts. Many of these pools have sprouted through the years because of Cabadbaran's abundant fresh water which the city is known for. The city is also a beach destination for people from neighboring municipalities because of its crystal clear water and gray sandy beaches. The city has multiple hotels as well like Loreta's, Gazebo, and Casa Alburo. Although Cabadbaran does not yet have any mainstream fast food restaurants, the city has various restaurants that offers Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine, an alternative to people who wants to have their fine dining locally than in the neighboring Butuan City.Culture
Festivals and celebrations
* Charter Day Celebration - held annually every July 28 to commemorate the cityhood of Cabadbaran. * Dagkot Festival - It is the sole important event during the fiesta celebration of Cabadbaran City. The weeklong festivity features socio-civic activities, sporting events, trade fairs and capped by a grand street dancing parade and competition to celebrate the historic past and the bright future that awaits the city also in honor of Nuestra Seniora de Candelaria. * Musikainan Food and Music Festival - It is a celebrational tribute to the city's "culture and history as well as the local's cooking tradition".Government
Provincial Seat of Government
After the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte attain the reclassification of their land conducted by the Dept. of Agriculture (DA) in Barangay Sanghan, Cabadbaran City where the new Capitol building will be constructed, the land conversion by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will soon follow. It will feature a modern design, including an employees village at the back of the new building intended for the provincial employees.List of mayors
The list of mayors that took office in Cabadbaran starting in 1896.Transportation
By land
Cabadbaran City is accessible by bus from Bachelor Express, Davao Metro Shuttle, or Surigao Bus via Butuan-Surigao routes or vice versa. There are also vans, jeep and multi-cabs that have routes towards bothBy air and sea
Currently the city has no sea and airports. Cabadbaran can be reached by air from Manila and Cebu via Butuan City which is 30 kilometers away. From the Visayas, it can be accessed via the Nasipit Municipal Port in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte (60 km) or via the Lipata Port and Verano International Port both in Surigao City (79 km) through the Maharlika HighwayEducation
There are the list of the different schools within the city of Cabadbaran.Public elementary schools
* Alfonso B. Dagani Elementary School * Ansili Elementary School * Antonio C. Dagani Elementary School * Antonio Luna Elementary School * Bay-ang Elementary School * Bayabas Elementary School * Caasinan Elementary School * Cabadbaran South Central Elementary School * Cabinet Elementary School * Calamba Elementary School * Calibunan Elementary School * Comagascas Elementary School * Concepcion Elementary School * Dagnasay Elementary School * Del Pilar Central Elementary School * Francisco C. Jongko Elementary School * Katugasan Elementary School * La Union Elementary School * Lusong Elementary School * Masundong Elementary School * North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School * Palidan Elementary School * Pirada Elementary School * Puting Bato Elementary School * Soriano Elementary SchoolSecondary education
Public secondary and senior high schools
* Cabadbaran City National High School * Calamba National High School * Del Pilar National High School * Francisco C. Jongko National High School * La Union National High School * La Union Senior High School (Stand Alone) * North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School Integrated School (Evening Opportunity High School) * Puting Bato National High SchoolPublic integrated schools
* Chief Justice Ramon Avancena Integrated School * Mahaba Integrated School * Sanghan Integrated SchoolPrivate schools
* Agape Christian Academy * Bishop Haden Institute, Inc. * Cabadbaran City Baptist Academy, Inc. * Candelaria Institute of Technology of Cabadbaran, Inc. * Mindanao Institute * Montessori de Cabadbaran * Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc. * Oaktree Christian Preschool Inc. * Rafael A. Mondejar Memorial College * Rainbow Speechworld Learning Center, Inc. * St. Aloysius Learning Center of Cabadbaran, Inc * Tolosa Christian School, Inc. * Trailblazer Study Center, Inc. * Zion Children's Day Care CenterTertiary education
Private colleges
* Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc. * Candelaria Institute of Technology of Cabadbaran, Inc. * Rafael A. Mondejar Memorial CollegePublic university
* Caraga State University - Cabadbaran CampusNotable personalities
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