Gamu, Isabela

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Gamu
Municipality
Map of Isabela showing the location of Gamu
Gamu
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°03′N 121°50′E / 17.050°N 121.833°E / 17.050; 121.833Coordinates: 17°03′N 121°50′E / 17.050°N 121.833°E / 17.050; 121.833
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Isabela
District 2nd District of Isabela
Barangays 16
Government[1]
 • Mayor Nestor M. Uy
 • Vice Mayor Noel Abaya (acting)
Area[2]
 • Total 129.40 km2 (49.96 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 28,657
 • Density 220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3301
Dialing code 78
Income class 4th class; rural

Gamu is a fourth class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 28,657 people.[3] While not a commercially thriving town, it lies near Ilagan City and Cauayan, communities with banks, hospitals, and places of entertainment.

The municipality is the site of the 5th Infantry Division of Philippine Army as its infantry unit in Northern Luzon. The Infantry is located in Barangay Upi of this town headed by General Joel P. Ibañez.

Barangays

Gamu is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]

  • Barcolan
  • Buenavista
  • Dammao
  • Furao
  • Guibang
  • Lenzon
  • Linglingay
  • Mabini
  • Pintor
  • District I (Pob.)
  • District II (Pob.)
  • District III (Pob.)
  • Rizal
  • Songsong
  • Union
  • Upi

Demographics

Population census of Gamu
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 19,141—    
1995 22,765+3.53%
2000 25,901+2.61%
2007 27,479+0.85%
2010 28,657+1.41%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Religion

  • Saint Rose of Lima Church
  • Saint Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Barangay Upi
  • Our Lady of Visitation of Guibang is a national shrine in Barangay Guibang[4]
  • St. Clare Monastery in Barangay Guibang

Festival

The town celebrated the Kuliglig festival on August 23, 2013 following an executive order issued by the Municipal Government of Gamu, Isabela.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: ISABELA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 9 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 9 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Philippine Army Band to play during procession of Our Lady of Guibang in Gamu, Isabela, on July 1". Inquirer Lifestyle. June 23, 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013. 

External links

 Quirino
Ilagan
Burgos
  Gamu  
Reina Mercedes Naguilian
Province of Isabela
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