Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
| Labason | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Nickname(s): Fresh fish capital of Zanorte; | |
| Motto: Abante Labason | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Labason highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Labason Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 08°04′N 122°31′E / 8.067°N 122.517°ECoordinates: 08°04′N 122°31′E / 8.067°N 122.517°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 3rd district of Zamboanga del Norte |
| Founded | August 12, 1947 |
| Barangays | 20 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Eddie Quimbo (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Virgilio Go |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 169.58 km2 (65.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 40,375 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7119 |
| Dialing code | 65 |
| Income class | 2nd class |
Labason is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 40,375 people.[3]
Labason's commercial buildings have improved over the past years.
Murcielagos Island is within the municipal jurisdiction of Labason.
History
In 1959, the sitios of Bacong, Gabong, Pitawe and Banga-an were constituted into the barrio of Pitawe.[4]
Barangays
Labason is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]
- Antonino (Pob.)
- Balas
- Bobongan
- Dansalan
- Gabu
- Gil Sanchez
- Imelda
- Immaculada
- Kipit
- La Union
- Lapatan
- Lawagan
- Lawigan
- Lopoc (Pob.)
- Malintuboan
- New Salvacion
- Osukan
- Patawag
- San Isidro
- Ubay
Demographics
| Population census of Labason | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 24,994 | — |
| 1995 | 28,515 | +2.50% |
| 2000 | 33,528 | +3.53% |
| 2007 | 40,420 | +2.61% |
| 2010 | 40,375 | −0.04% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 August 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 11 August 2014.
- ↑ "R.A. No. 2104, An Act Creating the Barrio of Pitawe in the Municipality of Labason, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
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