SAN RAFAEL WEST
Historical data show that San Rafael is the only barrio before with its name derived from its patron saint---San Rafael. San Rafael West, more popularly known from its old name Calupaan, is a former Sitio of barrio San Rafael and is located in the westernmost portion of the barrio. It is bounded on the west by the Sabangan River; on the east by Barangay San Rafael Centro; on the north by Brgy. Cabuloan; and on the south by the Ambayaoan River.
Calupaan derived its name from the local plant--- lupa, which is a local poison tree secreting a very irritating oil from its leaves , much more irritating and itchy than that from leaves of the wild gabi plant. Lupa grows abundantly at the place at the time hence the word Calupaan or place of the lupa was called. Through the years of hardworking unity, cooperation and bayanihan spirit of the local folks, they slowly managed to exterminate the irritating plant to extinction.
With the creation of the PACD in the 60’s Calupaan was renamed San Rafael West and reorganized like the other barangays of the municipality to pave the way for the impending development in the countryside. The first settlers of the barangay are the Cayaban , Dela Cruz , Valencia , Tomines and Trinidad and most of them track back their roots to the Ilocos Province.
The place endowed with rich fertile soil suitable for agriculture and irrigated by Tanggals Kadir, Usting, Lakay Pedro, and PCC out from the water of the Sabangan River in the western part of the barangay. It provides a clean water and river springs teeming with various kinds of fishes like Dalag(milkfish), hito, ayungin, tilapia and bunog (goby fish) as well as the native freshwater shrimps which is often made into a favorite and famous local delicacy called “jumping salad”. The abundant rivers springs in Sabangan also provide a sparklingly clear and cool water ideal for swimming which captivates the influx of picnickers during the hot summer giving some local folks an idea to put up cottages for fun and profit like the Aquino Resort and the Sirena’s Place.
The local inhabitants of Brgy. San Rafael West are all God-fearing and religious people, most of them Roman Catholic , with few from other religious sects .Yet , in this little diversity all of the them are standing united and working hand –in – hand towards a more progressive San Rafael West . Thus, the present day Calupaan is not far behind in terms of unity, peace and progress.
Calupaan derived its name from the local plant--- lupa, which is a local poison tree secreting a very irritating oil from its leaves , much more irritating and itchy than that from leaves of the wild gabi plant. Lupa grows abundantly at the place at the time hence the word Calupaan or place of the lupa was called. Through the years of hardworking unity, cooperation and bayanihan spirit of the local folks, they slowly managed to exterminate the irritating plant to extinction.
With the creation of the PACD in the 60’s Calupaan was renamed San Rafael West and reorganized like the other barangays of the municipality to pave the way for the impending development in the countryside. The first settlers of the barangay are the Cayaban , Dela Cruz , Valencia , Tomines and Trinidad and most of them track back their roots to the Ilocos Province.
The place endowed with rich fertile soil suitable for agriculture and irrigated by Tanggals Kadir, Usting, Lakay Pedro, and PCC out from the water of the Sabangan River in the western part of the barangay. It provides a clean water and river springs teeming with various kinds of fishes like Dalag(milkfish), hito, ayungin, tilapia and bunog (goby fish) as well as the native freshwater shrimps which is often made into a favorite and famous local delicacy called “jumping salad”. The abundant rivers springs in Sabangan also provide a sparklingly clear and cool water ideal for swimming which captivates the influx of picnickers during the hot summer giving some local folks an idea to put up cottages for fun and profit like the Aquino Resort and the Sirena’s Place.
The local inhabitants of Brgy. San Rafael West are all God-fearing and religious people, most of them Roman Catholic , with few from other religious sects .Yet , in this little diversity all of the them are standing united and working hand –in – hand towards a more progressive San Rafael West . Thus, the present day Calupaan is not far behind in terms of unity, peace and progress.
Summary:
Barangay Population No. of Households Land Area Distance from Municipal Hall Facilities Road Condition Public Utility Vehicle Source of Potable Water Source of Electric Power Mineral Resources Tourist Attraction Farm Product BARANGAY’S PRIDE |
: San Rafael West : 1,034 (1995 Census) : 216 (1995 Census) : 110 has. : 3 kms. : Barangay Hall/Chapel/BasketballCourt (Cemented) : Graveled/Cemented : Tricycle : Deep Well : PANELCO III : : Agno River : Sabangan River : Palay/Corn/Camote : JUMPING SALAD : DALUDAL/KANGKONG TOPS |
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