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==History==
==History==
The town became a part of the province of Dinagat Islands in December 2006, when the province was created from [[Surigao del Norte]] by Republic Act No. 9355. However, in February 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional, as the necessary requirements for provincial land area and population were not met. The town reverted to Surigao del Norte.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100211-252612/Dinagat-Islands-province-back-to-being-a-town |title=Dinagat Islands province back to being a town |author=Tetch Torres |date=2010-02-11 |work= |publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |accessdate=10 February 2010}}</ref> On October 24, 2012, however, the Supreme Court reversed its ruling from the previous year, and upheld the constitutionality of RA 9355 and the creation of Dinagat Islands as a province.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://president.gov.ph/gov_at_work/ira-shares-for-lgus-jump-by-37-5-in-2013/|title=IRA Shares for LGUs Jump by 37.5% in 2013|date=January 9, 2013|publisher=Office of the President of the Philippines}}</ref>
The town became a part of the province of Dinagat Islands in December 2006, when the province was created from [[Surigao del Norte]] by Republic Act No. 9355. However, in February 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional, as the necessary requirements for provincial land area and population were not met. The town reverted to Surigao del Norte.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100211-252612/Dinagat-Islands-province-back-to-being-a-town |title=Dinagat Islands province back to being a town |author=Tetch Torres |date=2010-02-11 |work= |publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |accessdate=10 February 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212230209/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100211-252612/Dinagat-Islands-province-back-to-being-a-town |archivedate=12 February 2010 |df= }}</ref> On October 24, 2012, however, the Supreme Court reversed its ruling from the previous year, and upheld the constitutionality of RA 9355 and the creation of Dinagat Islands as a province.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://president.gov.ph/gov_at_work/ira-shares-for-lgus-jump-by-37-5-in-2013/ |title=IRA Shares for LGUs Jump by 37.5% in 2013 |date=January 9, 2013 |publisher=Office of the President of the Philippines |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903080930/http://president.gov.ph/gov_at_work/ira-shares-for-lgus-jump-by-37-5-in-2013/ |archivedate=September 3, 2014 |df= }}</ref>


==Barangays==
==Barangays==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120413163013/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]


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Revision as of 08:28, 15 May 2017

Libjo
Map of Dinagat Islands with Libjo highlighted
Map of Dinagat Islands with Libjo highlighted
CountryPhilippines
RegionCaraga (Region XIII)
ProvinceDinagat Islands
DistrictLone district of Dinagat Islands
EstablishedFebruary 29, 1960
Barangays16
Government
 • Mayor-electLamberto Llamera, Jr.
Area
[2]
 • Total180.57 km2 (69.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total18,051
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8414
IDD:area code+63 (0)86
Income class5th municipal income class
PSGC168504000
Electorate12,539 voters as of 2022
Websitewww.libjodinagatislands.gov.ph Edit this at Wikidata

Libjo (formerly known as Albor) is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,051 people.[3]

History

The town became a part of the province of Dinagat Islands in December 2006, when the province was created from Surigao del Norte by Republic Act No. 9355. However, in February 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional, as the necessary requirements for provincial land area and population were not met. The town reverted to Surigao del Norte.[4] On October 24, 2012, however, the Supreme Court reversed its ruling from the previous year, and upheld the constitutionality of RA 9355 and the creation of Dinagat Islands as a province.[5]

Barangays

Libjo is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]

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Demographics

Population census of Libjo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 6,959—    
1975 5,801−3.58%
1980 10,290+12.14%
1990 14,170+3.25%
1995 14,928+0.98%
2000 16,610+2.32%
2007 18,116+1.20%
2010 17,567−1.11%
2015 17,760+0.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "Province: Dinagat Islands". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ Tetch Torres (2010-02-11). "Dinagat Islands province back to being a town". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "IRA Shares for LGUs Jump by 37.5% in 2013". Office of the President of the Philippines. January 9, 2013. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Dinagat Islands". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.