Rosario, Agusan del Sur
| Rosario | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| Municipality of Rosario | ||
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 Map of Agusan del Sur with Rosario highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Rosario Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 08°23′N 126°00′E / 8.383°N 126.000°ECoordinates: 08°23′N 126°00′E / 8.383°N 126.000°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) | |
| Province | Agusan del Sur | |
| District | 2nd district of Agusan del Sur | |
| Barangays | 11 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Jose Cuyos | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 385.05 km2 (148.67 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 38,280 | |
| • Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8504 | |
| Dialing code | 85 | |
| Income class | 2nd | |
Rosario is a second class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,280 people.[3]
Rosario was formerly a part of San Francisco. On June 21, 1969, it became a separate municipality by virtue of Republic Act No. 5760. The town was named after its patron saint Nuestra Senora del Rosario.
Barangays
Rosario is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]
- Bayugan 3
- Cabantao
- Cabawan
- Marfil
- Novele
- Poblacion
- Santa Cruz
- Tagbayagan
- Wasi-an
- Libuac
- Maligaya
Demographics
| Population census of Rosario | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 25,436 | — |
| 1995 | 26,836 | +1.01% |
| 2000 | 28,675 | +1.43% |
| 2007 | 31,293 | +1.21% |
| 2010 | 38,280 | +7.61% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 April 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 10 April 2014.
External links
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San Francisco / Tagbina, Surigao del Sur | Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur | | |
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| La Paz | Bunawan | Bislig, Surigao del Sur |
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