Almeria (Biliran)

Also known as: Municipality of Almeria · Almeria Biliran

Definition

Almeria, officially the Municipality of Almeria, is a municipality in the province of Biliran, located within the Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a island province in the Visayas known for rice farming, fishing, and natural hot springs (Wikipedia, PSA)

Identities

Source Type	Identity
Wikipedia	Almeria, Biliran
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DBpedia	Almeria,_Biliran
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Wiktionary	N/A
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)	Almeria (Biliran, Philippines)
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NCBI Taxonomy	N/A
AGROVOC	N/A
Google Scholar	Almeria Biliran agriculture economy development
ConceptNet	local center
OpenCyc	N/A

Also Known As

Municipality of Almeria
Almeria Biliran

Examples and Analogies

Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including rice farming and coastal fisheries.
Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

Usage Scenarios

1. Acquiring Farmland

An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

2. Opening a Local Business

A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Almeria to provide household goods to the local community.

Strategies

Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

Security and Safety Measures

Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

Historical Context

The municipality of Almeria was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Almeria has roots dating back to pre-colonial coastal settlements, later organized as a parish or pueblo during the Spanish colonial regime, and formally established under modern Philippine municipal laws.

Challenges and Controversies

Infrastructure Connectivity

The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

Typhoon Damage

Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.