Sanchez-Mira
| Sanchez-Mira | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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| Motto: Dur-As Sanchez Mira! | ||
 Map of Cagayan showing the location of Sanchez-Mira | ||
.svg.png)  Sanchez-Mira Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 18°34′N 121°14′E / 18.567°N 121.233°ECoordinates: 18°34′N 121°14′E / 18.567°N 121.233°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | |
| Province | Cagayan | |
| District | 2nd District | |
| Founded | 1927 | |
| Barangays | 18 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Asela B. Sacramed | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 198.80 km2 (76.76 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 23,257 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 3518 | |
| Dialing code | 78 | |
| Income class | 3rd class | |
Sanchez-Mira is a third class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines, approximately 157 kilometres (98 mi) from Tuguegarao, the capital city of Cagayan and the Regional Capital of the Cagayan Valley Region (Region 02). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,257 people.[3]
Lying on a latitude of 18 degrees, 34 minutes north and a longitude of 121 degrees, 14 minutes east, the municipality is bounded on the north by the Babuyan Channel; on the south by the municipality of Luna, Apayao; on the east by the municipality of Pamplona, Cagayan; and on the west by the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan.
Formerly called Malolokit (a barrio in ancient Pamplona meaning "Nagsisiraan"), the name "Sanchez Mira" was given in honor of Manuel Sanchez Mira, a Spanish Brigadier General assigned in the Cagayan Valley.
Barangays
Sanchez-Mira is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
- Bangan
- Callungan
- Centro I
- Centro II
- Dacal
- Dagueray
- Dammang
- Kittag
- Langagan
- Magacan
- Marzan
- Masisit
- Nagrangtayan
- Namuac
- San Andres
- Santiago
- Santor
- Tokitok
Demographics
| Population census of Sanchez-Mira | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 17,873 | — |
| 1995 | 18,904 | +1.06% |
| 2000 | 21,475 | +2.77% |
| 2007 | 23,044 | +0.98% |
| 2010 | 23,257 | +0.34% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: CAGAYAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 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 24 January 2014.
External links
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Aparri (Fuga Island) Babuyan Channel (Luzon Strait) |
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Pamplona | ||
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| Luna, Apayao |
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