Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
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| Siocon | |
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| Coordinates: 7°42′N 122°08′E / 7.7°N 122.133°ECoordinates: 7°42′N 122°08′E / 7.7°N 122.133°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Western Mindanao (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 3rd District of Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Barangays | 26 |
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| • Mayor | Edward Jalosjos, Vice-Mayor: Julious Lobrigas, SB Member: Karon Esmali, Jofelina Tomboc, Jose Bonggalos III, Rosaleo Cardenas, Allan Kho Sr., Adriano Chua., Delfin Ramirez, Constantino Soriano Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 503.20 km2 (194.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 32,699 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
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| Income class | 2nd class town |
Siocon (Subanen:' G'benwa S'hiyukkun') is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 32,699 people in 5,942 households.
Local industry includes the Canatuan mine.
[edit] Barangays
Siocon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. In 1955, the following barrios were created:
- Lituban - from the sitios of Lituban, Pangian, Quibanbanan and Tabayo;
- Tibangao - from the sitios of Tibangao, Daanlawas, Mangcabing, Cuab and Matiag;
- Baligian - from the sitios of Baligian, Mamad and Balagunan Grande; and
- Malipot - from the sitios of Malipot, Siay, Kanibungan, Baligngan and Pisawac.[1]
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