Pulupandan
| Pulupandan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Negros Occidental with Pulupandan highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Pulupandan Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 10°31′N 122°48′E / 10.517°N 122.800°ECoordinates: 10°31′N 122°48′E / 10.517°N 122.800°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) | |
| Province | Negros Occidental | |
| Congr. district | 4th district of Negros Occidental | |
| Barangays | 20 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Miguel C. Peña | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 23.00 km2 (8.88 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 25,350 | |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6102 | |
| Dialing code | 34 | |
Pulupandan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,350 people.[3] The current mayor of Pulupandan is Hon. Miguel C. Peña. With an area of 23 square kilometers, it is the smallest town in terms of area in Negros Occidental.
The first people who lived in this place were the Negros and the name Pulupandan came from a Hiligaynon phrase "Pulo sang Pandan" which means "isle of pandan".
Barangays
Pulupandan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays ("Pob. means poblacion).[2]
- Barangay Zone 1-A (Pob. / Paco beach)
- Barangay Zone 4-A (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 1 (Pob. / Green beach)
- Barangay Zone 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 5 (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 6 (Pob.)
- Barangay Zone 7 (Pob.)
- Canjusa
- Crossing Pulupandan
- Culo
- Mabini
- Pag-ayon
- Palaka Norte
- Palaka Sur
- Patic
- Tapong
- Ubay
- Utod
Demographics
| Population census of Pulupandan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 22,983 | — |
| 1995 | 24,932 | +1.54% |
| 2000 | 25,849 | +0.78% |
| 2007 | 27,072 | +0.64% |
| 2010 | 25,350 | −2.36% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Negros Occidental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 6 March 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 5 March 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Negros Occidental". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Pulupandan: A New Birdwatching Sanctuary
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