Sison, Surigao del Norte
| Sison Bayan ng Sison | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Surigao del Norte showing the location of Municipality of Sison | ||
.svg.png)  Sison Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 09°40′N 125°32′E / 9.667°N 125.533°ECoordinates: 09°40′N 125°32′E / 9.667°N 125.533°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) | |
| Province | Surigao del Norte | |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Surigao del Norte | |
| Barangays | 12 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Leicister P. Fetalvero (2007-Present) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Clemente G. Lumpay (2010-Present) | |
| • Congress | Guillermo A. Romarate Jr. (2007-Present) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 54.70 km2 (21.12 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 11,377 | |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8404 | |
| Dialing code | 86 | |
| Income class | 5th Class | |
Sison is a fifth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,377 people.[3]
Barangays
Sison is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Biyabid
- Gacepan
- Ima
- Lower Patag
- Mabuhay
- Mayag
- Poblacion (San Pedro)
- San Isidro
- San Pablo
- Tagbayani
- Tinogpahan
- Upper Patag
Demographics
| Population census of Sison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,269 | — |
| 1995 | 8,853 | +1.29% |
| 2000 | 10,046 | +2.75% |
| 2007 | 11,276 | +1.61% |
| 2010 | 11,377 | +0.33% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
The Surigaonon language is widely spoken, while Cebuano, Filipino and English are also used.
See also
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 August 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 26 August 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
External links
- Municipal Website Blog of Sison
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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