Matag-ob, Leyte
| Matag-ob | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Leyte with Matag-ob highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Matag-ob Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°07′N 124°28′E / 11.117°N 124.467°ECoordinates: 11°07′N 124°28′E / 11.117°N 124.467°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Congr. district | 4th district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 21 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 104.40 km2 (40.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,089 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6532 |
| Dialing code | 53 |
Matag-ob is a fourth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,089 people.[2]
In 1957 the barrios of Santo Rosario, Santa Rosa, Balagtas, San Vicente and Mabini were separated from the municipality of Palompon and constituted into Matag-ob.[3]
Barangays
Matag-ob is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[1]
- Balagtas
- Bulak
- Cambadbad
- Candelaria
- Cansoso
- Mansahaon
- Masaba
- Naulayan
- Bonoy (Pob.)
- Mansalip (Pob.)
- Riverside (Pob.)
- Talisay (Pob.)
- San Dionisio
- San Marcelino
- San Sebastian
- San Vicente
- Santa Rosa
- Santo Rosario
- Jessie Pedrano
- Imelda
- Malazarte
- San Guillermo
Demographics
| Population census of Matag-ob | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 15,474 | — |
| 1995 | 17,333 | +2.15% |
| 2000 | 17,527 | +0.24% |
| 2007 | 16,764 | −0.61% |
| 2010 | 17,089 | +0.70% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
References
- 1 2 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 13 June 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 13 June 2013.
- ↑ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Matag-ob in the Province of Leyte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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