"DOPAJ BARANGAY, Dupax del Sur" Dupax del Sur by KastleKonfusion

Dupax del Sur Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 32 photos

View from St Vicent Ferrer's Church Bell Tower

Come and lie down in complete rest and relaxation

The name of the original of Dupax in Nueva Vizcaya evolved from the Isinay word dopaj which is translated into English as to lie down in complete rest and relaxation. According to the folklore that have survived through generations since the founding of the municipality, the site of what eventually became the Poblacion of Dupax used to be camping site of primitive hunters from surrounding tribal settlements who usually congregate in the area after hard days of hunting in the nearby mountains. Herein, they would lie down and relax before returning to their homes. Eventually the hunters decided to settle there permanently.

Get your history lesson of Dupax del Sur here :D

The first known settlers of the place were the Mala-ats (Ilongots). They are said to be ancestors of the Isinays who now inhabited the locality. Actually before 1725, two tribal groups - the Mala-ats and the Isinays - already lived in the vicinity of Dupax.

Spanish Missionaries of the Augustinians order arrived in the locality in June 1726. However, it was not until April 22, 1731 that Dupax was formally founded by the Augustinian Missionaries.

While the Mala-ats were the original settlers found by the Spanish colonizers in Dupax, the former were forced to migrate deeper into the hinterlands with the influx of the Ilocanos, Igorots, Ifugaos and other ethnic groups from other provinces before and after the turn of the century.

As early as 1928, during the term of the Municipal President Inocencio Suson, attempts were made to transfer the Municipal seat to barrio Malasin. The Plan, however did not materialized. Finally however, in 1954, Congress passed a bill (R.A. 1181) authored by the Congressman Leonardo B. Perez transferring the seat of the municipality of Dupax del Norte.

Base Map of Barangay Dopaj

Dupax del Sur is situated in the southeastern portion of the Province of Nueva Vizcaya. It is bounded by the municipalities of Dupax del Norte on the north; the municipalities of Castaneda on the south; and on the northwestern portion is the municipality of Aritao. It is 250 kms. from Manila and 27 kms. from the Provincial Capital town.

(Text extracted from LGu of Dupax del Sur)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Warm community
Cons:There's no tourist accommodation in this barangay
In a nutshell:It's worth a day's trip

Last visit to Dupax del Sur: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 16, 2004
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A seedling yesterday, now a century old tree - Dupax del Sur

A seedling yesterday... Things to Do (3)

This is acclaimed to be the oldest acacia tree (Semanea-saman) in Luzon. It was brought by some ancestors from Nueva... more travel advice

St Vincent Ferrer's Church Bell Tower - Dupax del Sur

Mysterious charm of the Bell Tower Things to Do (3)

Facing the church, there was an old bell tower on the right. We spent some time around its base recording the afternoon... more travel advice

St. Vincent Ferrer's Church, Dupax del Sur - Dupax del Sur

Incidental Monument Things to Do (3)

Declared by the National Museum as a National Cultural Treasure, St. Vincent Ferrer's Church is one of the oldest and... more travel advice

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Sorry, not much of a night life in this barangay when peeps usually sleep by 9pm. For the night owls, do travel with a... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Auntie Corazon's "Nokia Walkway"

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Comments (11)

Jim_Eliason Mar 8, 2007 at 4:56 AM Report Abuse

Cool Church!
roses51 Nov 27, 2006 at 2:52 AM Report Abuse

WOW! REALLY BEAUTIFUL... MY ONLY COMMENT IS THAT YOU SHOULD NOT SHOW A PERSON'S PICTURE, WHICH MAYBE HAVE HELPED YOU AND THAT YOU CONSIDER HER GOOD, BUT FOR SOME PEOPLE IN MY TOWN DOES NOT REALLY ADMIRE HER DOINGS...
sally1116 Dec 7, 2004 at 6:05 PM Report Abuse

I loved your pictures and comments of my home. Thank you.
Wild_Orchid Nov 3, 2004 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

some nice tips here-I want to relax too! :)
dsantosh Oct 28, 2004 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

Nice page and beautiful phtographs.
JLBG Sep 7, 2004 at 8:26 PM Report Abuse

Viewed from France, your page seems very exotic to me ! Thank you for sharing
AFELIX Aug 22, 2004 at 3:43 AM Report Abuse

maserot podda siri dupaj....meaning Dupax is such a beautiful and peaceful town. I was born there. One day I will be back to see my family and friends and neighbors. Komosta ayu lom-an sina.
dlandt Aug 12, 2004 at 9:46 PM Report Abuse

Kumustus. There is more nightlife. Ask about Aswong!
platar Aug 6, 2004 at 9:19 PM Report Abuse

Thank u 4 the b-utiful pctures of Dupax, my brthplace, wher I grew up and graduated. Lots of nostalgia. I miss Dupx and will vsit in future. Greetings si lom-an d i-rupaj ar. R u frm Dupax? Ur name or parent name? Email me: latarp@aol.com. Peping Latar
cheekychic Jul 26, 2004 at 10:22 AM Report Abuse

Great page & lots of valuable info, great job!