Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte

Kitcharao
Municipality

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Map of Agusan del Norte with Kitcharao highlighted
Kitcharao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°27′N 125°34′E / 9.450°N 125.567°ECoordinates: 09°27′N 125°34′E / 9.450°N 125.567°E
Country Philippines
Region Caraga (Region XIII)
Province Agusan del Norte
District 2nd district of Agusan del Norte
Founded August 29, 1963
Barangays 11
Government[1]
 • Mayor Aristotle E. Montante
Area[2]
 • Total 171.92 km2 (66.38 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 17,377
 • Density 100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8609
Dialing code 85
Income class 4th
Website kitcharaoagusan.
wordpress.com

Kitcharao is a fourth class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,377 people.[3]

Barangays

Kitcharao is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[2]

History

The Municipality of Kitcharao was created under Republic Act No. 3842,[4] sponsored by Congressman Guillermo R. Sánchez. It was once a barrio of Jabonga. Through the initiative of the then Vice Mayor Francisco M. Tuozo of Jabonga, a resolution was sponsored petitioning Congress for the creation of the Municipality of Kitcharao.

The inhabitants of the municipality came from various regions in Luzon and the Visayas, hence the presence of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Leyteños, Ilongos, Warays, Cebuanos, Boholanos, and a few indigenous groups known as the Mamanwa.

On August 29, 1963, the first Municipal Officials were inducted to the office by then Governor Democrito O. Plaza. Félix Q. Basadre, Sr. was the appointed Mayor, Marceliano Morada as Vice Mayor and all the councillors were: Mariano M. Napalan, Sr., Gaudencio Pojas, Pencionico Bermúdez, Juan Tidalgo, Agustín Patagan and Uldarico Atuel.

The same set of Municipal Officials was elected in the ensuing regular election on November 1963.[5]

In 2005, Barangays Crossing and Songkoy were created.[6]

Demographics

Population census of Kitcharao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 13,598—    
1995 14,679+1.44%
2000 14,604−0.11%
2007 21,426+5.43%
2010 17,377−7.34%
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: AGUSAN DEL NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 April 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 1 April 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno3842.html
  5. ↑ Municipality of Kitcharao (2010-09-13). "History of Kitcharao". Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  6. ↑ National Statistical Coordination Board (2006-02-27). "2006 Factsheet". Retrieved 2006-06-24.

External links

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