Albuera, Leyte
| Albuera | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Leyte with Albuera highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Albuera Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′N 124°42′E / 10.917°N 124.700°ECoordinates: 10°55′N 124°42′E / 10.917°N 124.700°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Congr. district | 4th district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Rosa Meneses |
| • Vice Mayor | Sixto dela Victoria |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 303.35 km2 (117.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 40,553 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6542 |
| Dialing code | 53 |
Albuera is a third class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines.[4] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 40,553 people.[3]
On November 4, 2016, 1st-term Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., who was linked to illegal drugs through his son and alleged drug lord Rolan "Kerwin" Espinosa, was shot dead inside his prison cell at the Baybay City Sub Provincial Jail.[5] Espinosa was replaced by his vice mayor Rosa Meneses while councilor Sixto dela Victoria filled in as vice mayor.[6]
Barangays
Albuera is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2][7]
- Antipolo
- Balugo
- Benolho
- Cambalading
- Damula-an
- Doña Maria (Kangkuirina)
- Mahayag
- Mahayahay
- Poblacion
- Salvacion
- San Pedro
- Seguinon
- Sherwood
- Tabgas
- Talisayan
- Tinag-an
Demographics
| Population census of Albuera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 32,395 | — |
| 1995 | 33,939 | +0.88% |
| 2000 | 34,335 | +0.25% |
| 2007 | 39,199 | +1.84% |
| 2010 | 40,553 | +1.24% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Education
Albuera has 5 secondary schools
- Albuera Private High School
- Balugo National High School
- Damula-an National High School
- Doctor Geronimo B. Zaldivar Memorial School of Fisheries
- Seguinon National High School
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 June 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 24 June 2013.
- ↑ http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?provcode=083700000
- ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37882562
- ↑ http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/07/16/incoming-albuera-vice-mayor-denies-drug-links
- ↑ http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=083703000®code=08&provcode=37
External links
- Official website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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