About Miagao
PHYSICAL RESOURCE PROFILE
The Municipality has a total land area of 15,722.04 hectares. The poblacion, composed of eight (8) barangays, has an area of 299.54 hectares and the remaining 111 barangays has a total area of 15,422.50.
Miagao, a brief History
Miagao became an independent Municipality in 1716. It used to be a part or arrabal of four (4) different towns. Record shows that before Miagao became a town, it was an arrabal of Oton until 1580; of Tigbauan until 1952; of Suaraga or Suaragan (now San Joaquin) until 1703; and of Guimbal until 1716 when it became an independent town. It was until 1731, however, when Miagao had its own head. Read more: Miagao, a brief History
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DSWD BRINGS LAWA KAG BINHI PROGRAM TO MIAGAO
Miagao might just be the luckiest town as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, under the leadership of Regional Director Atty. Carmelo Nochete, introduces its latest initiative to the Miagaowanons. This program aims to provide cash assistance to farmers...
Mayor Richard Garin presided over the regular quarterly meeting of the Southern Iloilo Coastal Resource Management Council, Inc on June 26, 2024.
SICRMC, an association comprising the coastal municipalities of Oton, Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miagao, and San Joaquin, collaborates for the sustainable development of the coastal resources of Southern Iloilo, aiming to enhance the quality of life for its populace. The...
Mayor Richard Garin visited Barangay Ongyod, one of the farthest barangays of Miagao, and personally handed over a significant amount of assistance to aid the barangay project.
This visit also provided Mayor Garin a chance to observe firsthand the living conditions of the community, and he is actively seeking additional avenues of support for the residents.
Municipal Health Officer Dr. Rhea Palacios presided over the meeting of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars on June 25, 2024, to meticulously review their existing plans and programs.
In an effort to strengthen the community health and well- being of every Miagaowanons, they devised a detailed strategy for the forthcoming Nutrition Month in July, thereby ensuring the success of the activity.
The Child Development Workers of Miagao join in the celebration of the provincial-wide CDW Week.
In Miagao, the association embarked on a one-day program on June 25, 2024, to enhance their camaraderie, fostering a stronger sense of unity among its members. The CDWs in Miagao, numbering 100, play a vital role in early childhood social and educational development...