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| Population |
88,893 (census of 2000)
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| Labor |
The city's labor force numbers 50,949 which is 62.9% of the total population. The existence of two universities and several technical and computer schools account for the high literacy rate of 95.6% and assures a pool of highly-trained and educated manpower resource.
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| Language and Dialect |
The Iriga dialect is the lingua franca, but English, Filipino, and Bikol are also widely spoken.
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| Peace and Order |
The Philippine National Police, Iriga station, has been named as the "Best Police Station" for three consecutive years (1995-1997), propping its enviable position as the region's most peaceful city. It has also been chosen as the Cleanest and Greenest City in the region for the past four years, and a national finalist in as much number as of years of the program.
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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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