Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
| Labangan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Labangan highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Labangan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°52′N 123°31′E / 7.867°N 123.517°ECoordinates: 07°52′N 123°31′E / 7.867°N 123.517°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| District | 2nd district of Zamboanga del Sur |
| Founded | July 20, 1949 |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Eduardo D. Relacion (LP) |
| • Vice mayor | Marlon Valenzuela |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 157.90 km2 (60.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,790±0 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7017 |
| Dialing code | 62 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
Labangan is a third class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 41,790±0 people.[3]
Barangays
Labangan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[2]
- Bagalupa
- Balimbingan (West Luya)
- Binayan
- Bokong
- Bulanit
- Cogonan
- Combo
- Dalapang
- Dimasangca
- Dipaya
- Langapod
- Lantian
- Lower Campo Islam (Pob.)
- Lower Pulacan
- Lower Sang-an
- New Labangan
- Noboran
- Old Labangan
- San Isidro
- Santa Cruz
- Tapodoc
- Tawagan Norte
- Upper Campo Islam (Pob.)
- Upper Pulacan
- Upper Sang-an
Demographics
| Population census of Labangan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 29,229 | — |
| 1995 | 32,264 | +1.87% |
| 2000 | 34,530 | +1.47% |
| 2007 | 37,598 | +1.18% |
| 2010 | 39,168 | +1.50% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Attractions
- Pulacan Falls - 12 km. from Pagadian City, and covering an area of 400 square meters. It is the source of water for the Labangan irrigation system. Two kilometers from the area is the 134-hectare Home Defense Center. The falls can be reached easily by any motor vehicle. With the opening of the PADAP road, Pulacan Falls became a beautiful camping and picnic site. It now has a permanent Boy and Girl Scout site with facilities and has been the location of regional and provincial jamborees.
- Army Site - The new division site of 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army, is located on the top of the Hill of Kuta Major Cesar L Sang-an.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 21 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 July 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 16 July 2014.
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