Pasil, Kalinga
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| Pasil | |
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| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Pasil | |
| Coordinates: 17°23′N 121°09′E / 17.383°N 121.150°ECoordinates: 17°23′N 121°09′E / 17.383°N 121.150°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | James S. Edduba |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 189.00 km2 (72.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 9,626 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 3803 |
| Dialing code | 74 |
| Income class | 5th class |
Pasil is a fifth class municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 9,626 people.[3]
Barangays
Pasil is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[4]
- Ableg
- Bagtayan
- Balatoc
- Balinciagao Norte
- Balanciagao Sur
- Cagaluan
- Colayo
- Dalupa
- Dangtalan
- Galdang (Casaloan)
- Guina-ang (Pob.)
- Magsilay
- Malucsad
- Pugong
Demographics
| Population census of Pasil | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 7,572 | — |
| 1995 | 8,935 | +3.37% |
| 2000 | 9,360 | +0.93% |
| 2007 | 10,084 | +1.07% |
| 2010 | 9,626 | −1.54% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Folkore
In an earlier time, Kabunian, the greatest of the Gods of the Kalingas, left in one of his travels a drop of water upon an ancient tree. This drop trickled down and like a metal of great magnetic force, attracted brooks and rivulets to form a river which is now called the Pasil River.[5]
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Province: KALINGA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ 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 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Pasil municipality". Philippine Standard Geographic Code Interactive. Retrieved on 2011-12-20.
- ↑ "Pasil Municipal Profile". NERBAC Cordillera Administrative Region. Retrieved on 2011-12-20.
External links
- Pasil LGU Profile on the Local Governance Performance Management System
- Philippine Census Information
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