Peñablanca, Cagayan

Peñablanca
Municipality

Map of Cagayan showing the location of Peñablanca
Peñablanca

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 17°38′N 121°47′E / 17.633°N 121.783°E / 17.633; 121.783Coordinates: 17°38′N 121°47′E / 17.633°N 121.783°E / 17.633; 121.783
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Cagayan
District 3rd District
Barangays 24
Government[1]
  Mayor Marilyn Julia Taguinod
Area[2]
  Total 1,193.20 km2 (460.70 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 42,736
  Density 36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3502
Dialing code 78
Income class 1st class

Peñablanca is a first class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 42,736 people.[3] Situated east of the provincial capital Tuguegarao, the municipality is home to the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape which contains the Callao Cave, one of the province's well-known landmarks and tourist spots.

Barangays

Peñablanca is divided into 24 barangays.[2]

  • Aggugaddan
  • Alimanao
  • Baliuag
  • Bical
  • Bugatay
  • Buyun
  • Cabasan
  • Cabbo
  • Callao
  • Camasi
  • Centro (Pob.)
  • Dodan
  • Lapi
  • Malibabag
  • Mangga
  • Minanga
  • Nabbabalayan
  • Nanguilattan
  • Nannarian
  • Parabba
  • Patagueleg
  • Quibal
  • San Roque (Litto)
  • Sisim

Demographics

Population census of Peñablanca
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 30,527    
1995 33,190+1.58%
2000 37,872+2.87%
2007 40,336+0.87%
2010 42,736+2.13%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

See also

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Province: CAGAYAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. 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 24 January 2014.

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