Biri, Northern Samar

Biri
Municipality

Map of Northern Samar showing the location of Biri
Biri

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°40′N 124°23′E / 12.667°N 124.383°E / 12.667; 124.383Coordinates: 12°40′N 124°23′E / 12.667°N 124.383°E / 12.667; 124.383
Country  Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Northern Samar
Barangays 15
Government[1]
 • Mayor Antonio B. Delos Reyes, Jr.
 • Vice Mayor Warren Borcelo
Area[2]
 • Total 24.62 km2 (9.51 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 10,987
 • Density 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6410
Dialing code 55
Income class 5th Class

Biri is a fifth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,987 people.[3] The municipality is facing Pacific Ocean to the east and San Bernardino Strait to the west. It consists of several islands off the northern coast of Samar Island, the largest of which is Biri Island. Other larger islands are Talisay, Magasang, and Cagnipa. Biri Island is notable for a large number of unusual rock formations along the northern shore, facing the Philippine Sea. It is included in the marine protected area known as Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape.

Barangays

Biri is politically subdivided into 8 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Biri
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 7,467—    
1995 8,866+3.27%
2000 8,700−0.40%
2007 10,649+2.83%
2010 10,987+1.14%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Mangrove reforestation

In 2007, the Community-Based Mangrove Protection and Management project was implemented in Biri, funded by the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF). The project aimed to contribute to the regeneration of the mangrove ecosystem by establishing a community-based mangrove management system. The project covered protection of 546 hectares and enhancement planting in 39 hectares. As of 2013, it has been expanded to all eight barangays in Biri.[5]

Biri Initiative Org.

In 2012, a non-profit organization, Biri Initiative Org., was registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission. Its main objectives are to restore areas of coral reef damaged by illegal fishing methods, promote sustainable and environment-friendly methods of fishing, and encourage opportunities for alternative livelihoods, particularly for women.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  3. 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation". Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  6. ↑ "Biri Initiative". Retrieved 22 September 2013.

External links

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