TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter I History 1
Ethnicity and Language 4
Vision Statement 5
Sectoral Mission Statement 6

Chapter II Geo-Physical Environment

Geographical Location 8
Political Boundaries 9
Topography 11
Land Resources 15
Conservation Areas 18
Freshwater Resources 18
Climate 20
Natural Hazards/ Constraints 20

Chapter III Population and Social Profile

Social Composition and Characteristics 26
Health 26
Social Welfare 47
Education 68
Housing 83
Solid Waste Management 102
Employment and Income 103
Recreation and Sports 105
Protective Services 113

Chapter IV Local Economy

The Primary Sector
Agricultural Crops 138
Livestock and Poultry 142
Fisheries 143
Forestry 143
Agricultural Support Facilities 145
The Secondary Sector
Manufacturing 157
Food Processing 158
Construction 159
Mining and Quarrying 160
Tourism 162
Information and Communications Technology 164
 The Tertiary Sector
Financial Institutions 165
Cooperatives 166
Trade 169
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development 172

Chapter V Infrastructure, Utilities and Facilities

Inventory of Roads by Classification 173
Inventory of Bridges by Classification 182
Irrigation System 187
Flood Control and Drainage Facilities 189
Domestic Water Supply 195
Electric Power Supply 220
Transport Facilities 223
Communication Facilities 234
Public Cemeteries 246

Chapter VI Local Institutional Capability

Local Government Structure 247
Local Fiscal Management 269
Development Legislation 277
LGU-NGO-PO Linkages 279