Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
| Aurora | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Aurora highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Aurora Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 07°57′N 123°35′E / 7.950°N 123.583°ECoordinates: 07°57′N 123°35′E / 7.950°N 123.583°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur | |
| District | 1st district of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| Founded | August 22, 1942 | |
| Barangays | 44 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Enrique J. Cabahug (Liberal Party) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 180.95 km2 (69.87 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 48,434 | |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 7020 | |
| Dialing code | 62 | |
| Income class | 2nd class; partially urban | |
Aurora is a second class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 48,434 people.[3]
It is the easternmost municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, bounded by the Province of Lanao del Norte on its eastern side. The town was named after President Manuel Quezon's wife, Aurora Quezon.
In 1948, a portion of Aurora was separated to form the town of Molave.[4]
Barangays
Aurora is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.[2]
- Acad
- Alang-alang
- Alegria
- Anonang
- Bagong Mandaue
- Bagong Maslog
- Bagong Oslob
- Bagong Pitogo
- Baki
- Balas
- Balide
- Balintawak
- Bayabas
- Bemposa
- Cabilinan
- Campo Uno
- Ceboneg
- Commonwealth
- Gubaan
- Inasagan
- Inroad
- Kahayagan East (Katipunan)
- Kahayagan West
- Kauswagan
- La Paz (Tinibtiban)
- La Victoria
- Lantungan
- Libertad
- Lintugop
- Lubid
- Maguikay
- Mahayahay
- Monte Alegre
- Montela
- Napo
- Panaghiusa
- Poblacion
- Resthouse
- Romarate
- San Jose
- San Juan
- Sapa Loboc
- Tagulalo
- Waterfall
Demographics
| Population census of Aurora | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 38,097 | — |
| 1995 | 40,157 | +0.99% |
| 2000 | 42,820 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 47,177 | +1.35% |
| 2010 | 48,434 | +0.96% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "An act creating the municipality of Molave in the province of Zamboanga and making said municipality the capital of the province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
External links
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| Tukuran | Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte |
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