Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental

BONIFACIO (GWAPO'G GWAPA TOWN)
Municipality

Map of Misamis Occidental with Bonifacio highlighted
BONIFACIO (GWAPO'G GWAPA TOWN)

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 08°06′N 123°36′E / 8.100°N 123.600°ECoordinates: 08°06′N 123°36′E / 8.100°N 123.600°E
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Occidental
District 2nd district of Misamis Occidental
Founded January 2, 1940
Barangays 28
Government[1]
  Mayor Evelyn C. Dumanjug
Area[2]
  Total 155.02 km2 (59.85 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 30,904
  Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 7215
Dialing code 88
Income class 4th

Bonifacio is a first class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,904 people.[3]

Bonifacio town was established in 1942 by Don Demetrio P. Fernan, who was then the first mayor of Bonifacio.

Barangays

Bonifacio is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.[2]

  • Bag-ong Anonang
  • Bagumbang
  • Baybay
  • Bolinsong
  • Buenavista
  • Buracan
  • Calolot
  • Dimalco
  • Dullan
  • Kanaokanao
  • Liloan
  • Linconan
  • Lodiong
  • Lower Usugan
  • Mapurog (Migsale)
  • Migpange
  • Montol
  • Pisa-an
  • Poblacion
  • Remedios
  • Rufino Lumapas
  • Sibuyon
  • Tangab
  • Tiaman
  • Tusik
  • Upper Usogan
  • Demetrio Fernan
  • Digson (Purok Sa Mga Bayot)

Demographics

Population census of Bonifacio
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 24,439    
1995 27,517+2.25%
2000 27,810+0.23%
2007 29,514+0.82%
2010 30,904+1.69%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Province: MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  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 14 July 2014.

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