Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
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| Coordinates: 8°32′N 123°22′E / 8.533°N 123.367°ECoordinates: 8°32′N 123°22′E / 8.533°N 123.367°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Mindanao (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 1st District of Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Barangays | 30 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 225.33 km2 (87.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 34,557 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
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| Income class | 3rd class town |
Polanco is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 34,557 people in 7,092 household. Most of land of Polanco are own by the one most influential family of Realiza led by Don Gaudencio N. Realiza in the times of American regime in the Philippines.The present land they own are large parts of Labrador(Prinda),Bethlehem,Dansullan,Guinles,Macleodes,New Sicayab,New Lebangon,Sianib,and Obay.The Dipolog River are they main route in searching more land.
[edit] Barangays
Polanco is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Lingasad, Silawe, Isis, and Loboc (present-day San Miguel) became barrios in 1954.[1]
In 1955, the sitios of Prenda, Balangbang, Marantaw, Tamsi, Serabang Gamay and Serabang Daku became barrio Prenda, while sitios of Bandera, Pian, Biga-an, Upper Genatulan, Lower Sinaman and Miasi became barrio Bandera.[2]
In 1957, the sitios of Dilawa, Desin, Lambog, Gumatob, Boboringan, Tubongon, Debolok, Tiaman, Guintom, Lower Disoy, and New Tipan were converted into the barrio of Milad.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ "An Act to Create the Barrios of Lingasad, Silawe, Isis, and Loboc in the Municipality of Polanco, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1108-creating-the-barrios-of-lingasad,-silawe,-isis-and-loboc-in-polanco,-zamboanga-del-norte.html. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ "An Act Converting into Barrios Certain Sitios in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1313-converting-certain-sitios-in-zamboanga-del-norte-as-barrios.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Milad, Municipality of Polanco, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1678.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
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