Ligao was named after the wordticau, an abundant tree that has poisonous leaves used to catch fish from rivers and creeks. Another variation is from theTagalog wordligaw which means to court or win a woman’s love.[6] It was formerly known as Cavasi.
During the 16th century, Ligao was started as a small settlement. In 1606, it was founded as a barrio ofPolangui, and then toOas in 1665. One year later, in 1666, it became an independent municipality.
On January 2, 1997, Mayor Fernando V. Gonzalez's efforts has made possible the cityhood of Ligao. Four years later, PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act 9008 on February 21, 2001, making it as the sixth city in theBicol Region. It was ratified by majority of voters in a plebiscite on March 24 of this year.
The area of Ligao belongs to a combination of Types II and IV climate, and these are characterized by rainy season from July to December and dry season from January to June.
Presently, there are almost 60 Day Care Centers, 55 public elementary schools, 12 private elementary schools, 12 public high schools, 6 private high schools and 7 tertiary/vocational institutions/schools in the city.
TheLigao Community College (LiComCo) its present location is at Brgy. Tomolin, Ligao City. The Courses offered are Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in (Social Studies, Mathematics, English)
TheBicol University College of Veterinary Medicine (BU Ligao) is still under construction at Brgy. Bay and Tinago, Ligao City.
TheInfotech Development System Colleges, Inc. (IDSC) is a Non-sectarian institution and is located at Padre Natera St., Dunao, Ligao City.
TheRENET Technolical College and the Computer Arts Technology (RENET), which offers technical and vocational courses, located at corner R. Santos and Concepcion sts. Dunao, Ligao City.
TheComputer Arts and Technological College (CAT College), is located at McKinley st., Binatagan, Ligao City.
Global Site for I.T. Studies - Ligao Branch, Inc. at Barangay Calzada
TheJesse Robredo Productivity Center (JRPC), is a TESDA training center located at Brgy. Tuburan, Ligao City.
TheBFP Regional Office and Training Center located at Brgy. Tuburan, Ligao City.
Ligao National High School (LNHS) was originally named Ligao Municipal High School, in the then municipality of Ligao, now Ligao City. This was opened on June 20, 1980 through the efforts of the municipal officials who acted on a barangay resolution passed by several barangays which had long wished to have a secondary school. Hence, the passage and approval of Sangguniang Bayan Resolution Nos. 15, 17 and 19 s. 1980 which stated the public demand for the opening of Ligao Municipal High School supported by municipal funds. Thus, on June 24, 1980, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports finally signed and issued Permit No. 36, s. 1980 which marked the opening of the Ligao Municipal High School effective school year 1980 – 1981. Due to the petition received by the Sangguniang Bayan, the school was renamed as Ligao Municipal Technical Vocational School which offered vocational and technical subjects that would meet the needs of the community. Sometime in 1993, LMTVS was renamed Ligao National High School under Republic Act No. 7794. Since then LNHS has gained a name for itself by the achievements it earned from academic and non – academic competitions.
TheLigao City National Technical-Vocational High School (LCNTVHS) is located at Ligao-Sabloyon-Tabaco Road, Brgy. Nasisi Ligao City. Is a Technical-Vocational High School was established through Republic Act No. 10984, on March 14, 2018.
TheBicol Regional Science High School (BRSHS) was conceived by virtue of DECS Order No. 69, series of 1993. In the beginning of the school year 1994–1995, students were enrolled in Ligao National High School since BRSHS had no site of its own. The organization used the LNHS's facilities and classrooms for its daily operations. In 2000, after six years of existence, BRSHS achieved independence and completely separated from its mother school. The institution was then transferred to barangay Tuburan.
Deogracias P. Princesa Memorial High School, located at Ranao-Ranao, Ligao City
Ligao East Central School at Maharlika Highway, Tuburan, Ligao City. It is the flagship school of the Ligao East Districts, formerly known as the Tuburan Elementary School. Its satellite schools are the following:
Amtic Elementary School
Baligang Elementary School
Barayong Elementary School
Basag Elementary School
Batang Elementary School
Binanowan Elementary School
Buga Elementary School
Busay Elementary School
Don Teotimo Elementary School
Herrera Elementary School
Layon Elementary School
Nabonton Elementary School
Paulog Elementary School
Pinit Elementary School
Tambo Elementary School
Tinago Elementary School
Tobgon Elementary School
Ligao West Central School-Binatagan at McKinley st. Barangay Binatagan. It is the flagship school of the Ligao West District. Its satellite schools are the following:
Ligao West Central School-Poblacion
Allang Elementary School
Bonga Elementary School
Cavasi Elementary School
Cristina R. Princesa Elementary School
Culliat Elementary School
Greenfield Elementary School
Macael Elementary School
Macalidong Elementary School
Mahaba Elementary School
Pandan Elementary School
Pinamaniquian Elementary School
Quiasa Elementary School
Sta. Cruz Elementary School
Tastas Elementary School
Tinampo Elementary School
Tula-Tula Grande Elementary School
Tula-Tula Pequeño Elementary School
Paulba Elementary School at Barangay Paulba. It is the flagship school of the Ligao South District. Its satellite schools are the following:
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