Manjuyod, Negros Oriental
| Manjuyod | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Negros Oriental with Manjuyod highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Manjuyod Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 09°41′N 123°09′E / 9.683°N 123.150°ECoordinates: 09°41′N 123°09′E / 9.683°N 123.150°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Congr. district | 1st district of Negros Oriental |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Felix A. Sy |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 264.60 km2 (102.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,107 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6208 |
| Dialing code | 35 |
Manjuyod is a second class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 41,107 people.[3]
Barangays
Manjuyod is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
- Alangilanan
- Balaas
- Bantolinao
- Bolisong
- Butong
- Campuyo
- Candabong
- Concepcion
- Dungo-an
- Kauswagan
- Libjo
- Lamogong
- Lucay
- Maaslum
- Mandalupang
- Panciao
- Poblacion
- Sac-sac
- Salvacion
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- Santa Monica
- Suba
- Sundo-an
- Tanglad
- Tubod
- Tupas
Demographics
| Population census of Manjuyod | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 31,989 | — |
| 1995 | 34,545 | +1.45% |
| 2000 | 37,863 | +1.99% |
| 2007 | 39,722 | +0.66% |
| 2010 | 41,107 | +1.26% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Tourism
Tourist attractions in Manjuyod include the Himampangon Cave, a natural rock formation; the white sand bar, a narrow seven kilometer strip of white beach sand; and the Candabong forest, there are many species living in Candabong forest which is protected by the government.
Festival
Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of Manjuyod, and his feast day is celebrated annually October 4 with the town fiesta. The fiesta is an official non-working holiday for the town.
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ↑ "Province: Negros Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 12 March 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 12 March 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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