Dimasalang, Masbate

Dimasalang
Municipality

Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted
Dimasalang

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°E / 12.183; 123.867Coordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°E / 12.183; 123.867
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Masbate
District 3rd district
Barangays 20
Government[1]
 • Mayor Henry J. Naga
Area[2]
 • Total 148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 25,245
 • Density 170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5403
Dialing code 56

Dimasalang is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,245 people.[3]

In 1951 the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.[4]

Barangays

Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]

  • Balantay
  • Balocawe
  • Banahao
  • Buenaflor
  • Buracan
  • Cabanoyoan
  • Cabrera
  • Cadulan
  • Calabad
  • Canomay
  • Divisoria
  • Gaid
  • Gregorio Alino (Pia-ong)
  • Magcaraguit
  • Mambog
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • San Vicente
  • Suba
  • T.R. Yangco (Yanco)

Demographics

Population census of Dimasalang
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,367—    
1995 20,566+3.22%
2000 21,550+1.01%
2007 22,723+0.73%
2010 25,245+3.90%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  3. 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 20 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  5. ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.

External links

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