Ramon, Isabela
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| Ramon | |
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| Coordinates: 16°47′N 121°32′E / 16.783°N 121.533°ECoordinates: 16°47′N 121°32′E / 16.783°N 121.533°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| District | 4th District, Isabela |
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| Barangays | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wilfredo C. Tabag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 135.17 km2 (52.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 45,258 |
| • Density | 334.8/km2 (867.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 3319 |
| Income class | 3rd class; rural |
| Population Census of Ramon | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 35,885 |
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| 2000 | 41,441 | 3.14% | |
| 2007 | 45,258 | 1.22% | |
Ramon is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 45,258 people in 8,376 households.
Majority of its inhabitants derive their income from agriculture. It is for this reason that the main thrusts of the Local G-Unit,SETS, of Ramon are those which supports the agricultural sector.
The northern border of Ramon is the Magat River that provides power to national grid though the Magat Dam. The dam is a major employer in the General Aguinaldo barangay and has the works buildings and staff compounds situated there also. An undeveloped airport is in the area next to the river.
[edit] Barangays
Ramon is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- Municipality of Ramon
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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