Sampaloc, Quezon

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Sampaloc
Municipality
Sampaloc Municipal Hall

Seal
Map of Quezon showing the location of Sampaloc
Sampaloc
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°10′N 121°35′E / 14.167°N 121.583°E / 14.167; 121.583Coordinates: 14°10′N 121°35′E / 14.167°N 121.583°E / 14.167; 121.583
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Quezon
District 1st District of Quezon
Barangays 14
Government[1]
 • Mayor Emmanuel Jesus S. Torres
Area[2]
 • Total 104.78 km2 (40.46 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 13,107
 • Density 130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4329
Dialing code 42
Income class 5th class

Sampaloc is a municipality in the province of Quezon, in the Philippines. The town is situated in a valley completely surrounded by high evergreen hills in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains between the towns of Lucban and Mauban, Quezon.

The town is a fifth class municipality in terms of income classification in 2007 with an approximate area of 10,478 hectares (25,890 acres).[2] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,107 people,[3] which is lower than the 2007 Census of 13,534 people.[4]

Barangays

Sampaloc is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]

  • Alupay
  • Apasan
  • Banot
  • Bataan
  • Bayongon
  • Bilucao
  • Caldong
  • Ibabang Owain
  • Ilayang Owain
  • Mamala
  • San Bueno
  • San Isidro (Pob.)
  • San Roque (Pob.)
  • Taquico

Demographics

Population census of Sampaloc
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 11,132—    
1995 10,977−0.28%
2000 12,858+3.21%
2007 13,534+0.73%
2010 13,107−1.06%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Local government

Municipal Mayor: Emmanuel Jesus "Naning" S. Torres[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Province: QUEZON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
  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 27 November 2013. 
  4. ↑ "2007 Census of Population". Philippine National Statistics Office. Retrieved 2008-10-04. 

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