San Benito, Surigao del Norte

San Benito
Municipality

Map of Surigao del Norte with San Benito highlighted
San Benito

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°57′N 126°01′E / 9.950°N 126.017°E / 9.950; 126.017Coordinates: 09°57′N 126°01′E / 9.950°N 126.017°E / 9.950; 126.017
Country Philippines
Region Caraga (Region XIII)
Province Surigao del Norte
Congr. district 1st district of Surigao del Norte
Barangays 6
Government[1]
  Mayor Rushford Pingal Dedumo
Area[2]
  Total 45.63 km2 (17.62 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 5,505
  Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8423
Dialing code 86

San Benito is a sixth class municipality on Siargao Island in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,505 people.[3]

Barangays

San Benito is politically subdivided into 6 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of San Benito
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 4,315    
1995 4,498+0.78%
2000 4,750+1.18%
2007 5,275+1.46%
2010 5,505+1.57%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 August 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 29 August 2013.
  4. "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 29 August 2013.


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