Tubo, Abra

Tubo
Municipality

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Map of Abra showing the location of Tubo
Tubo

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 17°10′N 120°43′E / 17.167°N 120.717°ECoordinates: 17°10′N 120°43′E / 17.167°N 120.717°E
Country Philippines
Region Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Province Abra
District Lone District of Abra
Barangays 10
Government[1]
  Mayor Guilbert P. Ballangan
Area[2]
  Total 409.87 km2 (158.25 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 5,719
  Density 14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2814
Dialing code 74
Income class 4th class municipality

Tubo is a fourth class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,719 people.[3]

Geography

More or less 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Bangued, the capital of the province, this municipality can be found in the southernmost part of Abra. It is bound on the west by Ilocos Sur province and Luba, Abra; on the north by Boliney, Abra; on the east by Kalinga and Mountain Province; and on the south by Mountain Province and Ilocos Sur.

Tubo town can be reached through various routes. Coming from Bangued, the place can be reached by passing through the towns of Penarrubia-Bucay-Manabo and Luba. It could also be reached via Candon-San Emilio and Tagudin-Quirino of the nearby province of Ilocos Sur.It could also be accessed via Besao of Mt. Province or Kalinga. Unfortunately, no road links exist herein.

Barangays

Tubo is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[2]

Barangay Population
(2007)
Population
(2010)[3]
Alangtin
651
650
Amtuagan
454
494
Dilong
810
818
Kili
424
426
Poblacion (Mayabo)
562
582
Supo
658
732
Tiempo
805
800
Tubtuba
537
491
Wayangan
432
480
Tabacda
255
246

The 10 barangays are grouped into three (3) zones:

History

The inhabitants belong to the Maeng tribe and speak the dialect of the same name. There is however one barangay, Tabacda, that speaks a different dialect. This is because they are believed to have originated from Kalinga. Everyone can understand and speak the common dialect though.

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood but various industries are starting to grow. Slash-and-burn farming is now less done while tree planting for commercial purposes is gaining ground.

While almost all barangays are now interconnected with a one way road network and have electricity; the others still can only be reached by foot and are using either an electric generator and or gas to light up the night.

Demographics

Population census of Tubo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 4,589    
1995 4,344−1.02%
2000 5,044+3.25%
2007 5,588+1.42%
2010 5,719+0.85%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Province: ABRA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

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