Libona, Bukidnon
| Libona | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Libona | |
| Coordinates: 8°20′0″N 124°44′0″E / 8.33333°N 124.73333°ECoordinates: 8°20′0″N 124°44′0″E / 8.33333°N 124.73333°E | |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Founded | October 4, 1957 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 374.37 km2 (144.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 39,393 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8706 |
| Dialing code | 88 |
| Income class | 1st |
| Website | www.ilovelibona.gov.ph |
| Population census of Libona, Bukidnon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 29,652 | — |
| 1995 | 31,897 | +1.47% |
| 2000 | 33,273 | +0.85% |
| 2007 | 35,670 | +1.00% |
| 2010 | 39,393 | +3.36% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2] | ||
Libona is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,393 people in 6,541 households.
Barangays
Libona is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
- Capihan
- Crossing
- Gango
- Kiliog
- Kinawe
- Laturan
- Maambong
- Nangka
- Palabucan
- Poblacion
- Pongol
- San Jose
- Santa Fe
- Sil-ipon
History
According to history, gold had flourished in the locality that people from the neighboring towns flocked to this place in their quest for the golden fame and fortune. In one such occasion, on January 17, 1817, A Spanish soldier who was on patrol with an assigned task to write down the names of the places he would come across within the course of his mission, happened to pass by a group of men who was digging gold on one of the gold mines. Talking in Spanish, the soldier inquired about the name of the place. The native who did not understand the language, thought the soldier was asking how many gold stones they have already gathered. In response, they answered “libo na” meaning a thousand already. The Spanish soldier jotted the word “Libona” in his record book believing it was the name of the locality.
Libona was once a Municipal District of Maluko, now the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, created under EO No. 5 dated April 4, 1917 issued by then acting Governor Ponciano C. Reyes of the defunct Department of Mindanao and Sulu. Due to its progressive stride in both the socio-economic and political infrastructure, Libona was finally able to separate itself from her mother municipality when it was granted political identity. Former President Carlos P. Garcia, issued EO No. 272, dated October 4, 1957 declaring Libona a regular municipality. By virtue of the said order, Libona became the 14th municipality in the province of Bukidnon.
Municipal Officials
Mayor: Leonardo Genesis T. Calingasan
Vice-Mayor: Aurelio B. Lopez
Sangguniang Bayan Members:
- Vicente F. Balais
- Alejandro Buenaflor
- Eriberto Y. Cabanez
- Virgilio B. Cabardo
- Ernie Al O. Edralin
- Vladimir P. Gallego
- Fernando Y. Ibarita
- Farrah L. Yongco
ABC Federation President: Eleazar P. Ibona
SK Federation President: Monica V. Malabo
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Commission on Elections 2010 Election Results
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