Mambajao

Mambajao
Municipality

Mambajao, viewed from Mt. Hibok-hibok

Seal
Nickname(s): Lanzones Capital of the Philippines

Map of Camiguin with Mambajao highlighted
Mambajao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 9°15′N 124°43′E / 9.25°N 124.72°E / 9.25; 124.72Coordinates: 9°15′N 124°43′E / 9.25°N 124.72°E / 9.25; 124.72
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Camiguin
District Lone district
Founded July 6, 1855
Barangays 15
Government[1]
 • Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo (NPC)
 • Vice Mayor Roldan A. Chan (NPC)
Area[2]
 • Total 89 km2 (34 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 38,735
 • Density 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9100
IDD : area code  +63 (0)88
Website www.mambajao-cam.gov.ph

Mambajao is a third class municipality in the province of Camiguin, Philippines. It is the capital and largest municipality of Camiguin.[2] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 38,735 people.[3]

History

In 1855, Mambajao was proclaimed as a municipality.

In 1942, the Japanese forces landed in the capital town of Mambajao, Camiguin.

In 1945, the Filipino forces of the 6th and 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army landed on the beaches of the capital town of Mambajao, and liberated the province from the Japanese Imperial forces in World War II during the Battle of Camiguin.

Barangays

Mambajao is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2][4]

  • Tupsan
  • Benhaan
  • Magting
  • Anito
  • Balbagon
  • Pandan
  • Soro-Soro
  • Poblacion
  • Baylao
  • Tagdo
  • Kuguita
  • Bug ong
  • Agoho
  • Yumbing
  • Naasag
  • Volcan

Demographics

Population census of Mambajao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 25,207—    
1995 27,770+1.83%
2000 30,809+2.25%
2007 35,308+1.90%
2010 36,435+1.15%
2015 38,735+1.17%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6]

In the 2015 census, the population of Mambajao was 38,735 people,[3] with a density of 440 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Province: Camiguin". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Political subdivisions of Mambajao - Mambajao Official Website
  5. ↑ "Region X (NORTHERN MINDANAO)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Province of Camiguin". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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