Country Philippines Time zone PST (UTC+8) Dialing code 52 Area code 52 Municipality Daraga, Albay | Region Bicol ZIP code 4501 Area 74 ha Province Albay Dialling code 52 | |
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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).
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Map of Maroroy, Daraga, Albay, Philippines
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
Maroroy Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA