Dimasalang, Masbate
| Dimasalang | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Dimasalang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°ECoordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 20 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Henry J. Naga |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 25,245 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5403 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Dimasalang is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,245 people.[3]
In 1951 the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.[4]
Barangays
Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]
- Balantay
- Balocawe
- Banahao
- Buenaflor
- Buracan
- Cabanoyoan
- Cabrera
- Cadulan
- Calabad
- Canomay
- Divisoria
- Gaid
- Gregorio Alino (Pia-ong)
- Magcaraguit
- Mambog
- Poblacion
- Rizal
- San Vicente
- Suba
- T.R. Yangco (Yanco)
Demographics
| Population census of Dimasalang | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 17,367 | — |
| 1995 | 20,566 | +3.22% |
| 2000 | 21,550 | +1.01% |
| 2007 | 22,723 | +0.73% |
| 2010 | 25,245 | +3.90% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- 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 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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