STA MARIA WEST
Sta. Maria was formerly the biggest barrio of San Nicolas extending from the eastern boundary of the poblacion up to the Caraballo Mountains. Its area was so wide that its sitios included Cabitnongan, Calocan, Cacabugaoan, Malico, Talingkapor, Mocudan, Cabaruan and Sta Maria Centro. The place was settled by migrants from the Ilocos provinces, La Union, Western Pangasinan and Benguet. The Catholic and religious settlers adopted the Blessed Virgin Mary as their patron saint whom they offered prayers and intercession to God for their guidance, protection and welfare Later, the place was named Sta. Maria, in honor and total devotion to their patron saint.
The devolution and creation of Barangays by the PACD in the 60’s to intensify progress and growth in the countryside led to the separation and creation of different barangays from the sitios of Barrio Sta. Maria Cabitnongan, Calaocan and Malico, Mocudan , Talingkapor and some places in the foothills of the Caraballo mountain, became Brgy.Sta East Cabaruan and Sta. Maria Centro , likewise became Brgy. Sta. Maria West. Presently Brgy. Sta Maria. West is composed of three sitios namely: Cabaruan Centro and Nagtupakan.
Brgy. Sta. Maria West is bounded on the east by Brgy. Sta Maria East; on the west by Brgy. Calaocan; on the north by Ambayoan River; and on the south by Brgy. Cacabugaoan. TanggalCadaanan and TanggalCabaruan are the main irrigation system that support and enhance farming productivity. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood with farm produced that includes palay, string beans, red onions (lazona, sibuyas), garlic and corn. Livestock raising and overseas employment serves as their other sources of income . A mineral water plant in sitioNagtupakan and owned by Forzans enterprises bottled spring water from the Parasapas hills for domestic use and for export.
Sta. Maria West is predominantly a religious community with the Iglesiani Cristo as the dominant sect followed by Roman catholic and the Protestants. A House of Worship of the Iglesiani Cristo was built and standing majestically in SitioCabaruan, while a church of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines could be found in Sitio Centro. A well paved and asphalted national road bisects the barangay making transport of commodities and travel of people to and from the town proper so convenient.
Some local leaders of the barangay became prominent leaders of the town like the late Ex- Vice mayor Sanchez and former councilor Don. Antonio Serquina. Prominent families of the barangay are the Espiritu Sanchez, Ortiz , Luzano , Serqui?a and Yabes among others.
The devolution and creation of Barangays by the PACD in the 60’s to intensify progress and growth in the countryside led to the separation and creation of different barangays from the sitios of Barrio Sta. Maria Cabitnongan, Calaocan and Malico, Mocudan , Talingkapor and some places in the foothills of the Caraballo mountain, became Brgy.Sta East Cabaruan and Sta. Maria Centro , likewise became Brgy. Sta. Maria West. Presently Brgy. Sta Maria. West is composed of three sitios namely: Cabaruan Centro and Nagtupakan.
Brgy. Sta. Maria West is bounded on the east by Brgy. Sta Maria East; on the west by Brgy. Calaocan; on the north by Ambayoan River; and on the south by Brgy. Cacabugaoan. TanggalCadaanan and TanggalCabaruan are the main irrigation system that support and enhance farming productivity. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood with farm produced that includes palay, string beans, red onions (lazona, sibuyas), garlic and corn. Livestock raising and overseas employment serves as their other sources of income . A mineral water plant in sitioNagtupakan and owned by Forzans enterprises bottled spring water from the Parasapas hills for domestic use and for export.
Sta. Maria West is predominantly a religious community with the Iglesiani Cristo as the dominant sect followed by Roman catholic and the Protestants. A House of Worship of the Iglesiani Cristo was built and standing majestically in SitioCabaruan, while a church of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines could be found in Sitio Centro. A well paved and asphalted national road bisects the barangay making transport of commodities and travel of people to and from the town proper so convenient.
Some local leaders of the barangay became prominent leaders of the town like the late Ex- Vice mayor Sanchez and former councilor Don. Antonio Serquina. Prominent families of the barangay are the Espiritu Sanchez, Ortiz , Luzano , Serqui?a and Yabes among others.
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 School Farm products |
: Sta. Maria West : 1,082 (1995 census) : 203 (1995 census) : 100 has : 3 kms. : Barangay Hall/ Basketball Court (Cemented) : Cemented / Asphalted /Concreted : Tricycle / Kuliglig : Deep Well : PANELCO III : : : Palay / Beans/ Camote |
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