Peñarrubia, Abra
| Peñarrubia | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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.svg.png)  Peñarrubia | |
| Coordinates: 17°34′N 120°39′E / 17.567°N 120.650°ECoordinates: 17°34′N 120°39′E / 17.567°N 120.650°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| District | Lone District of Abra |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Geraldine M. Balbuena |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 38.29 km2 (14.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,544 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2804 |
| Dialing code | 74 |
| Income class | 6th class municipality |
Peñarrubia is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,544 people.[3]
Barangays
Peñarrubia is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
| Barangay | Population (2007) |
Population (2010)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| Dumayco | |
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| Lusuac | |
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| Namarabar | |
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| Patiao | |
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| Malamsit (Pau-Malamsit) | |
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| Poblacion | |
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| Riang (Tiang) | |
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| Santa Rosa | |
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| Tattawa | |
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Demographics
| Population census of Peñarrubia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 4,893 | — |
| 1995 | 5,048 | +0.63% |
| 2000 | 5,515 | +1.79% |
| 2007 | 6,443 | +2.25% |
| 2010 | 6,544 | +0.52% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Local government
Municipal Hall in the poblacion is the seat of the government.
Antonio Amasi Domes-ag was OIC Mayor of the town in 1989-1992, then elected as mayor in 1992-1995, and again for the term 1995-1998. He was replaced by his wife Lovelyn Domes-ag in 1998-2001 and 2001-2004. The election of 2004 became controversial in the whole nation when both husband and wife ran for mayoralty candidate. Antonio Domes-ag was proclaimed as the winner. In the May 2007 election, incumbent Vice-Mayor Geraldine Mamsaang-Balbuena won in a matter of one vote against Antonio A. Domes-ag.
The present municipal mayor is still Geraldine Mamsaang-Balbuena.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: ABRA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
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