Placer, Masbate
| Placer | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Masbate with Placer highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Placer Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°52′N 123°55′E / 11.867°N 123.917°ECoordinates: 11°52′N 123°55′E / 11.867°N 123.917°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Barangays | 35 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Joshur Judd S. Lanete II |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 193.03 km2 (74.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 55,438 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5408 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Placer is a second class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 55,438 people.[3]
Placer was created as a municipality from the barrio of the same name which used to belong to Cataingan, Masbate, by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948.[4]
Barangays
Placer is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.[2]
- Aguada
- Ban-Ao
- Burabod
- Cabangcalan
- Calumpang
- Camayabsan
- Daanlungsod
- Dangpanan
- Daraga
- Guin-Awayan
- Guinhan-Ayan
- Katipunan
- Libas
- Locso-An
- Luna
- Mahayag
- Mahayahay
- Manlut-Od
- Matagantang
- Naboctot
- Nagarao
- Nainday
- Naocondiot
- Pasiagon
- Pili
- Poblacion
- Puro
- Quibrada
- San Marcos
- Santa Cruz
- Taboc
- Tan-Awan
- Taverna
- Tubod
- Villa Inocencio
Demographics
| Population census of Placer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 38,568 | — |
| 1995 | 39,787 | +0.58% |
| 2000 | 44,418 | +2.39% |
| 2007 | 48,469 | +1.21% |
| 2010 | 55,438 | +5.01% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: MASBATE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 28 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 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "An act creating the municipality of Placer 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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