Pagsanghan, Samar
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| Pagsanghan | |
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| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Pagsanghan | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′N 124°48′E / 11.967°N 124.800°ECoordinates: 11°58′N 124°48′E / 11.967°N 124.800°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Congr. district | 1st district of Samar |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Ruben T. Palma |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,024 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6705 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Pagsanghan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 8,024 people.[3]
Barangays
Pagsanghan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[2]
- Bangon
- Buenos Aires
- Calanyugan
- Caloloma
- Cambaye
- Canlapwas (Pob.)
- Libertad
- Pange
- San Luis
- Santo Niño
- Viejo
- Villahermosa Occidental
- Villahermosa Oriental
The Mayor of Pagsanghan as of December 2011 is Ruben T. Palma.
Demographics
| Population census of Pagsanghan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 6,047 | — |
| 1995 | 7,350 | +3.98% |
| 2000 | 7,077 | −0.75% |
| 2007 | 7,981 | +1.73% |
| 2010 | 8,024 | +0.18% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Samar (Western Samar)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ 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 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Western Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Lasnavaslgu.com.ph
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