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| Land Area |
17,400 hectares (78% is agricultural, 16% built-up and 6% forest area.
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| Location |
478 kilometers south of Manila, Iriga is strategically located in the Bicol region, situated as it is between Naga in the North and Legazpi in the south.
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| Terrain |
Iriga's topography varies from flat to rolling terrain with elevation ranging from 10 to 60 meters with Mt. Iriga reaching 1,149 meters above sea level.
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| Seasons |
The city's climate is tropical, with two spelled seasens: wet, from June to December; and dry, from January to May.
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| Natural Resources |
Iriga is called the City of Springs, with more than thirty natural springs providing a rich source of drinking and irrigation waters. Its most prominent natural landmark, Mt. Iriga, is a favorite mountain climbing destination of local moutaineers and hikers.
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| Mount Iriga |
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Rising some 4,823 feet above sea level, Mt. Iriga is a challenging climb and offers a panoramic view . . . |
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| Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum |
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This museum is the first and only of its kind in the Philippines. It is located at the Philtranco terminal . . . |
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| Tinagba Festival |
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An ancient Bicolano first-harvest offering, Tinagba Festival is a reenactment held every February 11 . . . |
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