Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
| Siocon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Nickname(s): Kalaw (hornbill) capital of Zanorte | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Siocon highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Siocon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°42′N 122°08′E / 7.700°N 122.133°ECoordinates: 07°42′N 122°08′E / 7.700°N 122.133°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 3rd district of Zamboanga del Norte |
| Founded | December 23, 1936 |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Julius Lobrigas |
| • Vice-Mayor | Nathaniel Usin |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 503.20 km2 (194.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,637 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7120 |
| Dialing code | 65 |
| Income class | 1st class |
Siocon (Subanen: G'benwa S'hiyukkun) is a first class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 41,637 people.[3]
Visitors describe Siocon as a "hidden paradise".
Local industry includes the Canatuan mine.
Barangays
Siocon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]
- Andres Micubo Jr. (Balili)
- Balagunan
- Bucana
- Bulacan
- Candiz
- Datu Sailela
- Dionisio Riconalla
- Jose P. Brillantes, Sr. (Old Lituban)
- Latabon
- Makiang
- Malambuhangin
- Malipot
- Manaol
- Mateo Francisco
- Matiag
- New Lituban
- Pangian
- Pisawak
- Poblacion
- S. Cabral
- Santa Maria
- Siay
- Suhaile Arabi
- Tabayo
- Tagaytay
- Tibangao
History
In 1955, the following barrios were created:[4]
- Lituban - from the sitios of Lituban, Pangian, Quibanbanan and Tabayo;
- Tibangao - from the sitios of Tibangao, Daanlawas, Mangcabing, Cuab and Matiag;
- Balagunan - from the sitios of Baliguian, Mamad and Balagunan Grande; and
- Malipot - from the sitios of Malipot, Siay, Kanibungan, Baligngan and Pisawac.
Demographics
| Population census of Siocon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1970 | 18,842 | — |
| 1975 | 26,723 | +7.26% |
| 1980 | 29,519 | +2.01% |
| 1990 | 26,544 | −1.06% |
| 1995 | 28,196 | +1.14% |
| 2000 | 32,699 | +3.23% |
| 2007 | 41,221 | +3.25% |
| 2010 | 41,637 | +0.37% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 August 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 14 August 2014.
- ↑ "An Act Converting into Barrios Certain Sitios in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
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