Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte
| Leon B. Postigo (Bacungan) | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Leon B highlighted Postigo | |
.svg.png)  Leon B. Postigo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 08°05′N 122°56′E / 8.083°N 122.933°ECoordinates: 08°05′N 122°56′E / 8.083°N 122.933°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 3rd district of Zamboanga del Norte |
| Established | March 25, 1982 |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Rolando V. Tablezo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 255.50 km2 (98.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,643 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7112 |
| Dialing code | 65 |
| Income class | 4th class |
Leon B. Postigo is a fourth class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 24,643 people.[3]
The municipality, originally named Bacungan, was formed by virtue of Batas Pambansa No. 204 on March 25, 1982.[4] It was renamed to its current name by virtue of Republic Act No. 6830 on December 30, 1989,[5] in honor of Leon Bayot Postigo, a Philippine Constabulary corporal whose 10-hectare lot in the town was donated by his heirs to the local government.[6]
Barangays
Leon B. Postigo is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
- Bacungan (poblacion)
- Bogabongan
- Delusom
- Mangop
- Manil
- Mawal
- Midatag
- Morob
- Nasibac
- Rizon
- Santa Maria
- Sipacong
- Talinga
- Tinaplan
- Tiniguiban
- Tinuyop
- Tiogan
- Titik
Demographics
| Population census of Leon B. Postigo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 14,618 | — |
| 1995 | 20,728 | +6.76% |
| 2000 | 19,550 | −1.25% |
| 2007 | 21,195 | +1.12% |
| 2010 | 24,643 | +5.64% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 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.
- ↑ http://www.chanrobles.com/bataspambansa/bataspambansablg204.html
- ↑ http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno6830.html
- ↑ http://leonbpostigo.gov.ph/creation-of-leon-b-postigo/
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