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Daet is a 1st class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Camarines Norte. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 80,632 people in 16,267 households. The current mayor of Daet is Tito Sarte Sarion. The first monument in honor of first malayan hero Dr. Jose Rizal can also be found here in Daet.

The municipality is a popular surfing spot among surfers worldwide. Aside from that, it is home to a virgin group of islands, the Calaguas.

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Barangays

Daet is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.

  • Alawihao
  • Awitan
  • Bagasbas
  • Bibirao
  • Borabod
  • Calasgasan
  • Camambugan
  • Cobangbang
  • Dogongan
  • Gahonon
  • Gubat
  • Lag-on
  • Mag-ang

Surfing and Beaches

Daet is a famous surfing spot among surfers worldwide especially its long stretch of beach in Bagasbas. Because of the attention it has gotten from the international surfing community, the Philippine Department of Tourism turned it into an internationally-accredited surfing spot. [1]

Aside from being a surfing spot, the Calaguas group of islands to its north has garnered attention from local and foreign tourists alike. The islands can be considered virgin since no resorts have been created there yet.

Festivals

The Pineapple Festival (or "Pinyasan" as it is called by the locals) is considered to be the most colorful festival in Camarines Norte. The festival started in 1992, and is about the province's prime agricultural product, which is the "Queen of Formosa" pineapple. Noted for its sweetness and flavor, this kind of pineapple is produced only in Camarines Norte, thereby making it a specialty in the province. The festival goes on for about 10 days, and several events are held in the municipality. The festival aims to promote the culture of Daet and its citizens. The Pineapple Festival is held every 15-24th of June annualy.

The Bantayog Festival celebrates the founding of Camarines Norte. As of 2009, it has been 89 years since the province has become independent, since March 3, 1919, when Ambos Camarines (At that time Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur were one province) was split int two. This festival promotes the province as one which has unnoticed potential in the fields of tourism and commerce, and also the rich culture and hospitability of the people of Camarines Norte. The Bantayog Festival is held every March or April annualy.

References: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/202361/the-province-camarines-norte-celebrates-its-89th-foundation-day http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/206877/the-pinyasan-festival-2009

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Coordinates: 14°07′N 122°57′E / 14.117°N 122.95°E / 14.117; 122.95








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