Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
| Tagana-an | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Surigao del Norte with Tagana-an highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Tagana-an Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 09°42′N 125°35′E / 9.700°N 125.583°ECoordinates: 09°42′N 125°35′E / 9.700°N 125.583°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Surigao del Norte |
| Established | June 22, 1947 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Cesar Alsong Diaz |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 77.29 km2 (29.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 15,366 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8403 |
| Dialing code | 86 |
Tagana-an is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 15,366 people.[3] The town was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 194 on June 22, 1947.[4]
Barangays
Tagana-an is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]
- Aurora (Pob.)
- Azucena (Pob.)
- Banban
- Cawilan
- Fabio
- Himamaug
- Laurel
- Lower Libas
- Opong
- Patino
- Sampaguita (Pob.)
- Talavera
- Union
- Upper Libas
Demographics
| Population census of Tagana-an | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,585 | — |
| 1995 | 12,159 | +0.91% |
| 2000 | 12,844 | +1.18% |
| 2007 | 14,199 | +1.39% |
| 2010 | 15,366 | +2.92% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 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 29 August 2013.
- ↑ "An act creating the municipality of Tagana-an, province of Surigao". LawPH.com. n.d. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Official Website of Tagana-an Industrial Park
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