Bobon, Northern Samar
For the saint, see Saint Bobo.
| Bobon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Bobon highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Bobon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°31′N 124°34′E / 12.517°N 124.567°ECoordinates: 12°31′N 124°34′E / 12.517°N 124.567°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Congr. district | 1st district of N. Samar |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Reny A. Celespara |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 130.00 km2 (50.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,956 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6401 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Bobon is a fourth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,956 people.[3] The town borders with Catarman in the east and San Jose in the west.
Barangays
Bobon is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
- Acerida
- Arellano
- Balat-balud
- Dancalan
- E. Duran (Himaraganan)
- Gen. Lucban (Pob.)
- Jose Abad Santos
- Jose P. Laurel (Casulgan)
- Magsaysay (Doce)
- Calantiao (Pangobi-an)
- Quezon (Panicayan)
- Salvacion
- San Isidro
- San Juan (Pob.)
- Santa Clara (Pob.)
- Santander
- Somoroy
- Trujillo
Demographics
| Population census of Bobon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 13,687 | — |
| 1995 | 15,800 | +2.73% |
| 2000 | 16,851 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 19,765 | +2.22% |
| 2010 | 20,956 | +2.15% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Education
- Balat Balud Elementary School
- ETBMSF- Eladio T. Balite Memorial School of Fishiries
- CRAFTSMEN- Bobon School For Philippine Craftsmen
- PCU- Philippine Christian University (Asia College)
- BCES- Bobon Central Elementary School
- SES- Salvation Elementary School
- MES- Magsaysay Elementary School
- DES- Dancalan Elementary School
- AES- Acereda Elementary School
- JPLES- Jose P. Laurel Elementary School
- TES- Trujillo Elementary School
- Seno Memorial Institute (formerly Bobon Catholic Institute) - not in operation anymore as of 14 October 2008
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 17 April 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 17 April 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Bobon-USA Association
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