Maroroy

Maroroy
Village
Maroroy

Location in the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°09′04″N 123°43′13″E / 13.150994°N 123.72034°E / 13.150994; 123.72034Coordinates: 13°09′04″N 123°43′13″E / 13.150994°N 123.72034°E / 13.150994; 123.72034
Country Philippines
Region Bicol
Province Albay
Municipality Daraga
Area
  Total 0.73599 km2 (0.28417 sq mi)
Population
  Total 4,829
  Density 6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4501
Dialing code 52

Maroroy is one of the barangay, a subdivision of a municipality, located in the municipality of Daraga in the province of Albay, Philippines. It has a population of approximately 4,829 people, and an area of 73.599 hectares (181.87 acres).

History

The name Maroroy originated from the weed "royroy" that grew abundantly in the place. When the locals were asked where they lived they would answer "Sa Maroyroy (at Maroyroy) until it was popularly called MAROROY.

Majority of the land was owned by an "Arizapa" (one ascendant still lives in Maroroy at present).

References


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