Sibunag
| Sibunag | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Location in Guimaras | |
.svg.png)  Sibunag Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°30′N 122°40′E / 10.500°N 122.667°ECoordinates: 10°30′N 122°40′E / 10.500°N 122.667°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Luben G. Vilches |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 120.04 km2 (46.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 19,565 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5048 |
| Dialing code | 33 |
Sibunag is a fifth class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. Its territory includes the islands of Inampulugan, Natugna, and several other minor islets in the Guimaras Stait. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,565 people.[3] The town was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7896 on February 20, 1995.[4]
Barangays
Sibunag is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]
- Alegria
- Ayangan
- Bubog
- Concordia
- Dasal (Poblacion)
- Inampulugan
- Maabay
- Millan
- Oracon
- Ravina
- Sabang
- San Isidro
- Sebaste
- Tanglad
Demographics
| Population census of Sibunag | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 14,656 | — |
| 2000 | 16,565 | +2.66% |
| 2007 | 17,552 | +0.80% |
| 2010 | 19,565 | +4.03% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Guimaras". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 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 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "Republic Act No. 7896 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 20 February 1995. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
External links
- Official webpage of the Province of Guimaras: Sibunag
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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