Mandaon, Masbate
| Mandaon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Masbate with Mandaon highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Mandaon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°14′N 123°17′E / 12.233°N 123.283°ECoordinates: 12°14′N 123°17′E / 12.233°N 123.283°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Kristine Salve E. Hao (Lakas-CMD) |
| • Vice Mayor | Jonalyn Rana (LP) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 280.80 km2 (108.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 38,161 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5411 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
| Website | www.mandaon.com |
Mandaon is a third class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,161 people.
Barangays
Mandaon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]
- Alas
- Ayat
- Bat-Ongan
- Bugtong
- Buri
- Cabitan
- Cagmasoso
- Canomoy
- Centro
- Dayao
- Guincaiptan
- Lantangan
- Looc
- Mabatobato
- Maolingon
- Nailaban
- Nanipsan
- Pinamangcaan
- Poblacion
- Polo Dacu
- San Juan
- San Pablo
- Santa Fe
- Tagpu
- Tumalaytay
- Laguinbanwa
Demographics
| Population census of Mandaon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 25,670 | — |
| 1995 | 28,716 | +2.12% |
| 2000 | 31,572 | +2.05% |
| 2007 | 34,401 | +1.19% |
| 2010 | 38,161 | +3.85% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Education
The municipality is home to the 3,668-hectare campus of the only state college in the province of Masbate: the Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT), named after the former congressman of the province, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr.
The different high schools in the municipality are the following:
- Federico A. Estipona Memorial High School
- Cabitan National High School
- San Pablo National High School
- Bugtong National High School
- Cleofe A. Arce Memorial High School
- Lantangan High School
- Tumalaytay High School
Elementary Schools
- Jose Zurbito Mesa S. Memorial Elementary School
- Bugtong Elementary School
- Pulo Dacu Elementary School
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: MASBATE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- 1 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 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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