Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
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| Coordinates: 13°55′N 122°36′E / 13.917°N 122.6°ECoordinates: 13°55′N 122°36′E / 13.917°N 122.6°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 1st district |
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| Barangays | 32 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 286.76 km2 (110.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 21,272 |
| • Density | 74.2/km2 (192.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
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| Income class | 4th class municipality; partially urban |
Del Gallego is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is formerly called Danawin and located along Kilbay River. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 21,272 people.
The municipality celebrated its 70th foundation anniversary last October 5, 2007.
Del Gallego is the last town in the northern part of Camarines Sur. This is where the Quirino Highway (Andaya Highway) road meets with the first town of Quezon province which is Tagkawayan.
According to the town's socio-economic profile in the year 1998, agricultural workers are greater in number reaching about 70% of the whole working force while the remaining 30% are engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
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[edit] History
In 1959, the following sitios were converted into barrios: Sinuknipan, Sabang, Pasay and Bajo (renamed to San Juan).[1]
[edit] Barangays
Del Gallego is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.
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[edit] References
- ^ "R.A. No. 2108, An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Del Gallego, Province of Camarines Sur". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra2108.html. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur
- Official Site of the Diocese of Libmanan
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