Victoria, Northern Samar
| Victoria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Northern Samar with Victoria highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Victoria Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 12°27′N 124°19′E / 12.450°N 124.317°ECoordinates: 12°27′N 124°19′E / 12.450°N 124.317°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Northern Samar | |
| Congr. district | 1st district of N. Samar | |
| Barangays | 16 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Jose G. Ardales | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 186.70 km2 (72.09 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 13,920 | |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6406 | |
| Dialing code | 55 | |
Victoria is a fifth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,920.[3] Victoria borders with the town of Allen in the north and San Isidro in the south-west.
Barangays
Victoria is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Acedillo
- Buenasuerte
- Buenos Aires
- Colab-og
- Erenas
- Libertad
- Luisita
- Lungib
- Maxvilla
- Pasabuena
- Zone I (Pob.)
- Zone II (Pob.)
- Zone III (Pob.)
- San Lazaro
- San Miguel
- San Roman
Demographics
| Population census of Victoria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 9,043 | — |
| 1995 | 11,291 | +4.25% |
| 2000 | 11,632 | +0.64% |
| 2007 | 12,623 | +1.13% |
| 2010 | 13,920 | +3.62% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Local government
Elected officials:
- Mayor: Jose Ardales
- Vice Mayor: Nicolas Purog, Jr.
- Councilors:
- Gaylord Esponilla
- Jonay Sabido
- Arnel Siago
- Graciano Centino
- Fe Viloria
- Eugenio Laurente
- Nestor Casiao
- Arlene Subiaga
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 April 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 15 April 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Allen / Lavezares / Rosario | San Jose | | |
| San Antonio / Dalupiri Pass |  |
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| San Isidro | Calbayog, Samar |
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