Barangay History
Barangay Marinas is the 36th barangay situated in the City of Sorsogon. Consequently, no individual can definitively state how it came into existence. However, there is a prevailing hearsay that Marinas has been an existing barangay since the 1960s onwards.
Many years had passed; an English businessman happened to pass by and was fascinated by the scenery of the unknown lot (MARINAS). He also asked some people who were in the vicinity. The businessman uttered, "Who is the proprietor of this land?" An old woman responded, "The owner of this land is none other than 'Marina'." Then, the businessman said, "Oh! It's Marina's lot pala." Thereafter, the majority of the people laughed, possibly due to the statement of the English businessman.
From then on, people residing in the place became accustomed to calling it by the name given by the English businessman. So if a stranger were to ask them about the place they are in, their reply would be 'Marinas'.
In like manner, Marinas was a part of Barangay Abuyog. It became an independent barangay when it reached the required population. The land area is more or less 172.20 hectares. The majority of inhabitants here plant root crops in order to make a living.
Indeed, Marinas is situated in the east of Sorsogon, nearby the Municipality of Gubat. It is approximately 13 kilometers from the poblacion.
Mission
Barangay na naghahatag sin serbisyo na tama para sa pangangaipo san tawo para mamantiner an katoninungan, salud, ekonomiya, pagkamakadiyos, pagkamakabayan para sa tama asin epiktibo na pamamalakad para maabot an plano asin pangaturogan.
Vision
Sarong Barangay na matoninong, makadiyos, makatawo asin nag aataman sin serbisyong pang edukasyon pang salud, pang ekonomiya, pasiring sa matuninong na komunidad para sa pag asenso.
Goals & Objectives
Sarong objectibo san barangay sa maabot na mga taon umangat asin umasenso an industriyang pang agrikultura, infrastractura para masustiner an pang-ekonomiya.
TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LAND
Barangay Marinas is a hilly barangay located in the eastern part of the municipality of Sorsogon City, which started in the late 1960s. It is a typical barangay that follows common Filipino religious beliefs, culture, and traditions according to societal norms.
Barangay Marinas is the smallest barangay in the City of Sorsogon. It is located 13 kilometers from the poblacion and has a total land area of 172.20 hectares. It can be considered one of the most depressed barangays in the City of Sorsogon, bounded by Barangay Boton to the south, Barangay Cabiguhan to the north, Barangay Abuyog to the west, and Barangay Casili to the east. It comprises 163 hectares of agricultural land (94.66%) and 7.20 hectares of non-agricultural land (4.18%). The soil is a combination of clay and loam types.