Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
| Labangan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Labangan highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Labangan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°52′N 123°31′E / 7.867°N 123.517°ECoordinates: 07°52′N 123°31′E / 7.867°N 123.517°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| District | 2nd district of Zamboanga del Sur |
| Founded | July 20, 1949 |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Eduardo D. Relacion |
| • Vice Mayor | Marlon Valenzuela |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 157.90 km2 (60.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,790 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7017 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| PSGC | 097312000 |
| Electorate | 26,603 voters as of 2016 |
Labangan is a third class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 41,790 people.[3]
Barangays
Labangan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.
- Bagalupa
- Balimbingan (West Luya)
- Binayan
- Bokong
- Bulanit
- Cogonan
- Combo
- Dalapang
- Dimasangca
- Dipaya
- Langapod
- Lantian
- Lower Campo Islam (Pob.)
- Lower Pulacan
- Lower Sang-an
- New Labangan
- Noboran
- Old Labangan
- San Isidro
- Santa Cruz
- Tapodoc
- Tawagan Norte
- Upper Campo Islam (Pob.)
- Upper Pulacan
- Upper Sang-an
Demographics
| Population census of Labangan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1960 | 12,921 | — |
| 1970 | 15,965 | +2.14% |
| 1975 | 16,257 | +0.36% |
| 1980 | 18,473 | +2.59% |
| 1990 | 29,229 | +4.70% |
| 1995 | 32,264 | +1.87% |
| 2000 | 34,530 | +1.47% |
| 2007 | 37,598 | +1.18% |
| 2010 | 39,168 | +1.50% |
| 2015 | 41,790 | +1.24% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6] | ||
Attractions
- Pulacan Falls - 12 km. from Pagadian City, and covering an area of 400 square meters. It is the source of water for the Labangan irrigation system. Two kilometers from the area is the 134-hectare Home Defense Center. The falls can be reached easily by any motor vehicle. With the opening of the PADAP road, Pulacan Falls became a beautiful camping and picnic site. It now has a permanent Boy and Girl Scout site with facilities and has been the location of regional and provincial jamborees.
- Army Site - The new division site of 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army, is located on the top of the Hill of Kuta Major Cesar L Sang-an.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 21 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ↑ "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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Adjacent places of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur | |||
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 Province of Zamboanga del Sur | |
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Pagadian (capital) | |
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