Socorro, Surigao del Norte
| Socorro | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Surigao del Norte with Socorro highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Socorro Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 09°38′N 125°57′E / 9.633°N 125.950°ECoordinates: 09°38′N 125°57′E / 9.633°N 125.950°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Congr. district | 1st district of Surigao del Norte |
| Established | February 22, 1961 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Denia Taruc Florano |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 114.45 km2 (44.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,304 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8416 |
| Dialing code | 86 |
Socorro is a fourth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The municipal territory is contiguous with Bucas Grande Island. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,304 people.[3]
Barangays
Socorro is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]
- Albino Taruc
- Del Pilar
- Doña Helene
- Honrado
- Navarro(Pob.)
- Nueva Estrella
- Pamosaingan (formerly Gardeña and part of Del Carmen)
- Rizal (Pob.)
- Salog
- San Roque
- Santa Cruz
- Sering
- Songkoy
- Sudlon
Demographics
| Population census of Socorro | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 14,179 | — |
| 1995 | 15,208 | +1.32% |
| 2000 | 17,932 | +3.60% |
| 2007 | 18,833 | +0.68% |
| 2010 | 20,304 | +2.77% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- 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 29 August 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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