Mobo, Masbate

Mobo
Municipality

Bituon Beach, Mobo

Map of Masbate with Mobo highlighted
Mobo

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°20′N 123°39′E / 12.333°N 123.650°E / 12.333; 123.650Coordinates: 12°20′N 123°39′E / 12.333°N 123.650°E / 12.333; 123.650
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Masbate
District 2nd district
Barangays 29
Government[1]
  Mayor Percival D. Castillo
Area[2]
  Total 143.47 km2 (55.39 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 34,896
  Density 240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5401
Dialing code 56

Mobo is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 34,896 people.[3]

Barangays

Mobo is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.[2]

  • Baang
  • Bagacay
  • Balatucan
  • Barag
  • Dacu
  • Fabrica
  • Guintorelan
  • Holjogon
  • Lalaguna
  • Lomocloc
  • Luyong Catungan
  • Mabuhay
  • Mandali
  • Mapuyo
  • Marintoc
  • Nasunduan
  • Pinamalatican
  • Pinamarbuhan
  • Poblacion Dist. I
  • Poblacion Dist. II
  • Polot
  • Sambulawan
  • Santa Maria
  • Sawmill
  • Tabuc
  • Tugawe
  • Tugbo
  • Umabay Exterior
  • Umabay Interior

Demographics

Population census of Mobo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 24,879    
1995 25,049+0.13%
2000 28,233+2.60%
2007 32,740+2.06%
2010 34,896+2.35%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  3. 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 20 January 2013.
  4. "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.

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