Bobon
Bobon | |
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 Map of Northern Samar with Bobon highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Reny A. Celespara |
| • Vice-Mayor | Elena Balite |
| Area | |
| • Total | 130.00 km2 (50.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[3] | |
| • Total | 23,668 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6401 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Bobon is a fourth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,668 people.[3] The town borders with Catarman in the east and San Jose in the west.
Barangays
Bobon is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13,687 | — |
| 1995 | 15,800 | +2.73% |
| 2000 | 16,851 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 19,765 | +2.22% |
| 2010 | 20,956 | +2.15% |
| 2015 | 23,668 | +2.34% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Education
- Balat Balud Elementary School
- ETBMSF- Eladio T. Balite Memorial School of Fisheries
- CRAFTSMEN- Bobon School For Philippine Craftsmen
- PCU- Philippine Christian University (Asia College)
- BCES- Bobon Central Elementary School
- SES- Salvation Elementary School
- MES- Magsaysay Elementary School
- DES- Dancalan Elementary School
- AES- Acereda Elementary School
- JPLES- Jose P. Laurel Elementary School
- TES- Trujillo Elementary School
- Seno Memorial Institute (formerly Bobon Catholic Institute) - not in operation anymore as of 14 October 2008
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Bobon-USA Association
Places adjacent to Bobon | |
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 Province of Northern Samar | |
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
| Municipalities | |
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