Bobon
Bobon | |
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| Municipality of Bobon | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Bobon highlighted | |
.svg)  Bobon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°31′N 124°34′E / 12.52°N 124.57°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Reny A. Celespara |
| • Vice Mayor | Elena Balite |
| • Electorate | 17,687 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 130.00 km2 (50.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 25,964 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6401 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 131.9 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Bobon, officially the Municipality of Bobon, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,964 people.[3]
The town borders with Catarman in the east and San Jose in the west.
Barangays
Bobon is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,107 | — |
| 1918 | 9,145 | +2.73% |
| 1939 | 15,449 | +2.53% |
| 1948 | 24,287 | +5.16% |
| 1960 | 12,852 | −5.16% |
| 1970 | 10,143 | −2.34% |
| 1975 | 10,849 | +1.36% |
| 1980 | 12,702 | +3.20% |
| 1990 | 13,687 | +0.75% |
| 1995 | 15,800 | +2.73% |
| 2000 | 16,851 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 19,765 | +2.22% |
| 2010 | 20,956 | +2.15% |
| 2015 | 23,668 | +2.34% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
Education
- Balat Balud Elementary School
- ETBMSF- Eladio T. Balite Memorial School of Fisheries
- CRAFTSMEN- Bobon School For Philippine Craftsmen
- PCU- Philippine Christian University (Asia College)
- BCES- Bobon Central Elementary School
- SES- Salvation Elementary School
- MES- Magsaysay Elementary School
- DES- Dancalan Elementary School
- AES- Acereda Elementary School
- JPLES- Jose P. Laurel Elementary School
- TES- Trujillo Elementary School
- Seno Memorial Institute (formerly Bobon Catholic Institute) - not in operation anymore as of 14 October 2008
References
- ^ Municipality of Bobon | (DILG)
- ^ "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". 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) - ^ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Bobon-USA Association
Places adjacent to Bobon | |
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 Province of Northern Samar | |
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
| Municipalities | |
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