Tobias Fornier, Antique
| Tobias Fornier | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Antique with Tobias Fornier highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Tobias Fornier Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°31′N 121°57′E / 10.517°N 121.950°ECoordinates: 10°31′N 121°57′E / 10.517°N 121.950°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 50 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | José María Fornier |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 112.12 km2 (43.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 30,669 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5716 |
| Dialing code | 36 |
Tobias Fornier is a fourth class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,669 people.[3]
Barangays
Tobias Fornier is politically subdivided into 50 barangays.[2]
- Abaca
- Aras-Asan
- Arobo
- Atabay
- Atiotes
- Bagumbayan
- Ballescas
- Balud
- Barasanan A
- Barasanan B
- Barasanan C
- Bariri
- Camandagan
- Cato-ogan
- Danawan
- Diclum
- Fatima
- Gamad (Igdamacio)
- Igbalogo
- Igbangcal-A
- Igbangcal-B
- Igbangcal-C
- Igcabuad
- Igcado
- Igcalawagan
- Igcapuyas
- Igcasicad (San Pedro)
- Igdalaguit
- Igdanlog
- Igdurarog
- Igtugas
- Lawigan
- Manaling (Cata-an)
- Masayo
- Nagsubuan
- Paciencia
- Poblacion Norte
- Poblacion Sur
- Portillo
- Quezon
- Opsan (San Jose)
- Nasuli-A (San Ramon)
- Salamague (Santa Maria)
- Sto. Tomas (Nasuli-B)
- Tacbuyan
- Tene
- Villaflor
- Ysulat
- Igcadac
- Lindero
History
The municipality was formerly known as Dao until 1978 when it was given its current name.[4] It is named after a Congressman from Antique.[5]
In 1957, a barrio named Barasanan C was renamed to Ballescas.[6] In the same year, barrio Taguimtim was renamed to Pacienca.[7]
Demographics
| Population census of Tobias Fornier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 25,816 | — |
| 1995 | 26,155 | +0.24% |
| 2000 | 27,331 | +0.95% |
| 2007 | 29,772 | +1.19% |
| 2010 | 30,669 | +1.09% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Antique". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 February 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 11 February 2013.
- ↑ Batas Pambansa Blg. 10, The Legal Commune, retrieved 2012
- ↑ History of Antique National School, retrieved 2012
- ↑ "R.A. No. 1658, An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Barasanan (C) in the Municipality of Dao, Province of Antique, to Ballescas". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ↑ "R.A. No. 2043, An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Taguimtim, Municipality of Dao, Province of Antique, to Paciencia". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
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