Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental

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Map of Negros Occidental showing the location of Hinoba-an

Hinoba-an is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is the southernmost town of the province. It is bounded on the north by Sipalay City and Candoni; on the south by Basay (part of Negros Oriental); on the east by the town of Ilog; and on the west by the Sulu Sea. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 50,809 people in 9,783 households.

The total land area of Hinoba-an is 421.50 square kilometers.

[edit] Officials (As of June 2007)

  • Mayor: Hon. Rodner P. Taganao
  • Vice Mayor: Hon. Ralph Mararca P. Espinosa

[edit] Barangays

"Welcome to Hinoba-an" marker in the town proper.
"Welcome to Hinoba-an" marker in the town proper.

Hinoba-an is politically subdivided into 13 barangays, two of which comprise the town proper.

  • Alim
  • Asia
  • Bacuyangan
  • Barangay I (Pob.)
  • Barangay II (Pob.)
  • Bulwangan
  • Culipapa
  • Damutan
  • Daug
  • Po-ok
  • San Rafael
  • Sangke
  • Talacagay

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Coordinates: 9°35′N, 122°28′E