Trento, Agusan del Sur
| Trento | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| Municipality of Trento | ||
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 Map of Agusan del Sur with Trento highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Trento Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 08°03′N 126°04′E / 8.050°N 126.067°ECoordinates: 08°03′N 126°04′E / 8.050°N 126.067°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) | |
| Province | Agusan del Sur | |
| District | 2nd district of Agusan del Sur | |
| Founded | June 15, 1968 | |
| Barangays | 16 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Johnmark C. Billanes | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 555.70 km2 (214.56 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 47,193 | |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8505 | |
| Dialing code | 85 | |
| Income class | 1st | |
Trento is a first class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,193 people.[3] Trento was formerly a barrio of Bunawan called Bahayan (referring to a lead sinker at the base of a fishing net). On June 15, 1968, it became a separate municipality by virtue of Republic Act No. 5283. The town’s name was derived from the 1845 Council of Trent.
Barangays
Trento is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Basa
- Cuevas
- Kapatungan
- Langkila-an
- New Visayas
- Poblacion
- Pulang-lupa
- Salvacion
- San Ignacio
- San Isidro
- San Roque
- Santa Maria
- Tudela
- Cebolin
- Manat
- Pangyan
Demographics
| Population census of Trento | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 31,313 | — |
| 1995 | 35,706 | +2.49% |
| 2000 | 36,222 | +0.31% |
| 2007 | 36,862 | +0.24% |
| 2010 | 47,193 | +9.41% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Economy
Its economy is dependent heavily on subsistence agriculture, wood products, and some mining.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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