THE LEGEND OF LA FORTUNA
La fortuna was formally known as "madan-ay"named after Datu Madan-ay, the successor of datu Venancio montes. is situated in the upper Logum area and was formally named "La fortuna" by the son of alberto C. Capilitan way back in the early of 19th century. this was also the time when Alberto C. Capilitan from leon, ilo-ilo made along journey across the the different parts of mindanao and settled in madan-ay with his family and close relatives in search for better place to live in.
the name "La Fortuna" is derived from the english word " Fortune" which implies that the settlers are fortunate to have most of their relatives and kasimanwa (friends) resided in the barangay. it was legally declared as a barangay in march 22, 1947 by virtue of the executive order no.3590 signed by Diosdado Macapagal .La fortuna was considered as one of the oldest barangay of the municipality of veruela .
Demography
The total Population of the barangay is 5318 composed of 1084 household or families.Total number of me 2,806_and female is 2,512.It was work force of 550 Total Voting Population is 2,354
Barangay la fortuna is the most populated Barangay of Veruela although not a Poblacion barangay.It is observed to the most progressive among the 20 barangay of Municipality.The total number of families is 1,125 while the total population is 5,318 Total Female Population is 2,512 and male population of 2806 is has total work force of 550 the total voting population is 2,354.The number of IP Household 371 and the total Population.
Land Area
The barangay has a total land area of 4,313 hectares are planted 4,097 hectares to rice ,2663 hectares corn and hectares other rcrops 1,414 hectares 20 are still forest land.
The islets have a land area of no hertares.It is combination of coastal,hilly and rolling terrain.
Percentage of land used
The biggest portion of land used is agriculture 75% residencial land are 55% Commercial,Industrial and Institutional Areas 37% Forest land area 10% Timberland area 60%.
Demography
The total Population of the barangay is 5318 composed of 1084 household or families.Total number of me 2,806_and female is 2,512.It was work force of 550 Total Voting Population is 2,354
Barangay la fortuna is the most populated Barangay of Veruela although not a Poblacion barangay.It is observed to the most progressive among the 20 barangay of Municipality.The total number of families is 1,125 while the total population is 5,318 Total Female Population is 2,512 and male population of 2806 is has total work force of 550 the total voting population is 2,354.The number of IP Household 371 and the total Population.
Land Area
The barangay has a total land area of 4,313 hectares are planted 4,097 hectares to rice ,2663 hectares corn and hectares other rcrops 1,414 hectares 20 are still forest land.
The islets have a land area of no hertares.It is combination of coastal,hilly and rolling terrain.
Percentage of land used
The biggest portion of land used is agriculture 75% residencial land are 55% Commercial,Industrial and Institutional Areas 37% Forest land area 10% Timberland area 60%.
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