Aurora, Isabela

Aurora
Municipality

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Map of Isabela showing the location of Aurora
Aurora

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 16°59′31″N 121°38′13″E / 16.99194°N 121.63694°E / 16.99194; 121.63694Coordinates: 16°59′31″N 121°38′13″E / 16.99194°N 121.63694°E / 16.99194; 121.63694
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Isabela
District 2nd District of Isabela
Barangays 33
Government[1]
 • Mayor William T. Uy
Area[2]
 • Total 115.56 km2 (44.62 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 33,045
 • Density 290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3316
Dialing code 78
Income class 3rd class; partially urban

The Aurora is a third class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 33,045 people.[3] Aurora refers to the dawn of the new day, new hope, new era and progress. The essence of such a word is exemplified as the “Gateway to the Mallig Region” if one comes from the southern direction.

The town Aurora is composed of thirty three (33) barangays. It was originally a barrio of the municipality of Gamu called Dalig. It became a Municipal District on August 27, 1927.

Aurora is located on the Central Western part of the province. It is bounded by the municipality of San Manuel; on the east by the municipality of Burgos; on the west by the province of Ifugao, particularly the municipality of Alfonsolista; and on the south by the municipality of Cabatuan, Isabela.

It is accessible from three directions, through the national and provincial roads, either via Cabatuan, San Manuel or Burgos.

Barangays

Aurora is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Aurora
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 24,903—    
1995 26,385+1.09%
2000 28,836+1.92%
2007 31,547+1.25%
2010 33,045+1.70%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Climate

Climate data for Aurora, Isabela
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 34
(93)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 32.3
(90.4)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23.2
(73.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.6
(0.535)		 10.4
(0.409)		 18.2
(0.717)		 15.7
(0.618)		 178.4
(7.024)		 227.9
(8.972)		 368
(14.49)		 306.6
(12.071)		 310.6
(12.228)		 215.7
(8.492)		 70.3
(2.768)		 31.1
(1.224)		 1,766.5
(69.548)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 4 14 16 23 21 24 15 10 6 140
Source: World Weather Online[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ISABELA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  3. 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 9 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Roxas, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.

External links

 San Manuel Burgos
Alfonso Lista, Ifugao Luna
   Aurora  
San Mateo Cabatuan


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