Quirino, Ilocos Sur
| Quirino | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Quirino | ||
.svg.png)  Quirino Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 17°09′N 120°40′E / 17.150°N 120.667°ECoordinates: 17°09′N 120°40′E / 17.150°N 120.667°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) | |
| Province | Ilocos Sur | |
| District | 2nd District | |
| Barangays | 9 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Clifford L. Patil-ao | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 240.10 km2 (92.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 8,535 | |
| • Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2721 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)77 | |
| Income class | 4th class | |
Quirino is a fourth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 8,535 people.[3]
Formerly known as Angaki (also spelled Angkaki in some sources), the municipality was renamed in June 1964 to Quirino in honor of Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines.[4]
Barangays
Quirino is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Banoen
- Cayus
- Lamag (formerly Tubtuba)
- Legleg (Poblacion)
- Malideg
- Namitpit
- Patiacan
- Patungcaleo (formerly Lamag)
- Suagayan
Demographics
| Population census of Quirino | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 6,623 | — |
| 1995 | 7,295 | +1.83% |
| 2000 | 7,130 | −0.49% |
| 2007 | 7,866 | +1.36% |
| 2010 | 8,535 | +3.02% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 September 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 September 2013.
- ↑ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4035 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANGAKI, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, TO QUIRINO". Philippine legal materials database. PhilippineLaw.info. June 18, 1964. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
External links
- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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