Place:Pasacao, Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines

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NamePasacao
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates13.5°N 123.033°E
Located inCamarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines
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Pasacao, officially the Municipality of Pasacao, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,461 people.

It is known for its long stretch of brownish sand beaches, earning it the title "Summer Capital of Camarines Sur". The municipality has jurisdiction over the Daruanak island, which is the town's unofficial symbol and appears on its official seal.

Pueblo de Pasacao, Ambos Camarines, was formed in 1872, according to records from the Archdiocese of Cáceres.[1]

During the Spanish colonization in the 16th century, Pasacao was one of the embarkation points in Camarines Sur and was the only sea transportation link to Manila. It played a vital role in the development of commerce and trade in the province.[1]

source: Family History Library Catalog
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