Palanas, Masbate
| Palanas | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Masbate with Palanas highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Palanas Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 12°09′N 123°55′E / 12.150°N 123.917°ECoordinates: 12°09′N 123°55′E / 12.150°N 123.917°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) | |
| Province | Masbate | |
| District | 3rd district | |
| Founded | 1951 | |
| Barangays | 24 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Rudy Alvarez Sr. | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 171.10 km2 (66.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 25,501 | |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 5404 | |
| Dialing code | 56 | |
Palanas is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,501 people.[3]
Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang.[4] It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December.
Barangays
Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
- Antipolo
- Banco
- Biga-a
- Bontod
- Buenasuerte
- Intusan
- Jose A. Abenir Sr. (Libtong)
- Maanahao
- Mabini
- Malibas
- Maravilla
- Matugnao
- Miabas
- Nabangig
- Nipa
- Parina
- Piña
- Poblacion
- Salvacion
- San Antonio
- San Carlos
- San Isidro
- Santa Cruz
- Malatawan
Demographics
| Population census of Palanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 21,763 | — |
| 1995 | 23,580 | +1.51% |
| 2000 | 24,666 | +0.97% |
| 2007 | 24,830 | +0.09% |
| 2010 | 25,501 | +0.98% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 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 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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