Maroroy
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).
Maroroy | |
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.svg.png)  Maroroy Location in the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13.150994°N 123.72034°E | |
| 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 | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4501 |
| Dialing code | 52 |
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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