Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
| Bayabas | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Highway showing a bridge on the main road of Bayabas | |
 Map of Surigao del Sur with Bayabas highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Bayabas Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 08°58′N 126°16′E / 8.967°N 126.267°ECoordinates: 08°58′N 126°16′E / 8.967°N 126.267°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| District | 1st district of Surigao del Sur |
| Barangays | 7 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Ma. Clarita Garcia-Limbaro |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 117.84 km2 (45.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 7,779 |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8303 |
| Dialing code | 86 |
| Income class | 5th |
Bayabas is a fifth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 7,779 people.[3]
Bayabas is located between Tago and Cagwait. The Tago River separates the municipalities of Tago and Bayabas. Bayabas is consist of seven barangays mostly located in the coastlines. Though Bayabas is a small municipality, it is also abundant in natural resources especially seafoods. The town envisions to become the leading aquaculture producer in Surigao del Sur.
Barangays
Bayabas is politically subdivided into 7 barangays.[2]
- Amag
- Balete (Pob.)
- Cabugo
- Cagbaoto
- La Paz
- Magobawok (Pob.)
- Panaosawon
Demographics
| Population census of Bayabas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 6,259 | — |
| 1995 | 6,423 | +0.49% |
| 2000 | 7,706 | +3.98% |
| 2007 | 7,439 | −0.49% |
| 2010 | 7,779 | +1.64% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: SURIGAO DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- 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 2014.
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