Siaton
| Siaton | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Antulang Beach at Siaton | |
 Map of Negros Oriental with Siaton highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Siaton Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 09°04′N 123°02′E / 9.067°N 123.033°ECoordinates: 09°04′N 123°02′E / 9.067°N 123.033°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR/Region XVIII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Congr. district | 3rd district of Negros Oriental |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Alberto G. Ator |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 335.90 km2 (129.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 73,285 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6219 |
| Dialing code | 35 |
Siaton is a first class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines and the southernmost municipality in the island of Negros. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 73,285 people.[3] Lake Balanan is in Siaton.
Barangays
Siaton is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]
- Albiga
- Apoloy
- Bonawon
- Bonbonon
- Cabangahan
- Canaway
- Casala-an
- Caticugan
- Datag
- Giliga-on
- Inalad
- Malabuhan
- Maloh
- Mantiquil
- Mantuyop
- Napacao
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Salag
- San Jose
- Sandulot
- Si-it
- Sumaliring
- Tayak
Demographics
| Population census of Siaton | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 48,982 | — |
| 1995 | 57,313 | +2.99% |
| 2000 | 64,258 | +2.48% |
| 2007 | 67,943 | +0.77% |
| 2010 | 73,285 | +2.79% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Notable residents
- Felix Makasiar, 14th Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court[4]
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Negros Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 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 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "Chief Justice Felix V. Makasiar". Supreme Court of the Philippines. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
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