Argao, Cebu
| Argao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Old cannons of Argao | |
 Map of Cebu with Argao highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Argao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: PH 9°53′N 123°36′E / 9.88°N 123.6°ECoordinates: PH 9°53′N 123°36′E / 9.88°N 123.6°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| District | 2nd district of Cebu |
| Founded | 1608 |
| Barangay | 45 (see § Barangays) |
| Government [1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Edsel Galeos (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Stanley Caminero |
| • Town Council |
Members
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| Area [2] | |
| • Total | 191.50 km2 (73.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 69,503 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
| • Voter (2013) [4] | 42,438 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6021 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 |
| Income class | 1st class |
| PSGC | 072205000 |
| Website |
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Argao is a first income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines.[2] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 69,503.[3] In the 2013 election, it had 42,438 registered voters.[4]
Geography
The municipality of Argao is located in the southeast of the province of Cebu, 68 km (42 mi) from Cebu City. Argao is exactly mid-way between Cebu City and the southern tip of Cebu island at (Santander). It is approximately 26 km (16 mi) from Carcar, from Alcoy, and from Loon which is across the Bohol or Cebu Strait. The rectangle that is Argao – 20 km × 40 km (12 mi × 25 mi) more or less – is bounded, clockwise, in the west by Badian, Alcantara, Ronda, and Dumanjug; in the north by Sibonga; in the east by the Bohol Strait; and in the south by Dalaguete.
Barangays
Argao comprises 45 barangays:[2]
- Alambijud
- Anajao
- Apo
- Bala-as
- Balisong
- Binlod
- Bogo
- Butong
- Bug-ot
- Bulasa
- Calagasan
- Canbantug
- Canbanua
- Cansuje
- Capio-an
- Casay
- Catang
- Colawin
- Conalum
- Guiwanon
- Gutlang
- Jampang
- Jomgao
- Lamacan
- Langtad
- Langub
- Lapay
- Lengigon
- Linut-od
- Mabasa
- Mandilikit
- Mompeller
- Panadtaran
- Poblacion
- Sua
- Sumaguan
- Tabayag
- Talaga
- Talaytay
- Talo-ot
- Tiguib
- Tulang
- Tulic
- Ubaub
- Usmad
Demographics
| Population census of Argao | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 52,157 | — |
| 1995 | 54,447 | +0.81% |
| 2000 | 61,010 | +2.47% |
| 2007 | 62,226 | +0.27% |
| 2010 | 69,503 | +4.11% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
In the 2013 election, it had 42,438 registered voters, meaning that 61% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]
Gallery
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Saint Michael Parish Church
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Rizal statue at Municipal plaza
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Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Sports & Cultural Center
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Argao Public Market
See also
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Municipal: Argao, Cebu". PSA. Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 "2013 National and Local Elections Statistics" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2015.
- ↑ "Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City and Municipality: Central Visayas: 1995, 2000 and 2007" (PDF). National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2011.
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Dumanjug | Sibonga | | |
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| Badian | Dalaguete |
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