Del Gallego
Del Gallego | |
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| Motto: Sulong Del Gallego! | |
 Map of Camarines Sur showing the location of Del Gallego | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Barangays | 32 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lydia B. Abarientos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 208.31 km2 (80.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 23,064 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4411 |
| Dialing code | 54 |
| Income class | 4th class; partially urban |
Del Gallego is a fourth class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. It used to be called Danawin and is located along Kilbay River. It was established through Executive Order No. 56 Series of 1936 signed by then President Manuel L. Quezon. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,064 people.[3]
The municipality celebrated its 75th foundation anniversary on October 5, 2013.
Del Gallego is the last town in the northern part of Camarines Sur. This is where the Quirino Highway (Andaya Highway) road meets with the first town of Quezon province, Tagkawayan.
According to the town's socio-economic profile in the year 1998, agricultural workers are greater in number reaching about 70% of the whole working force while the remaining 30% are engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
History
In 1959, the following sitios were converted into barrios: Sinuknipan, Sabang, Pasay and Bajo (renamed to San Juan).[4]
Barangays
Del Gallego is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.[2]
Public and private schools
- Alfelor Sr. Memorial College
- Del Gallego High School
- Mansalaya National High School
- Sinuknipan National High School
- Colegio de Sta. Rita Foundation, Inc.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 17,047 | — |
| 1995 | 18,760 | +1.81% |
| 2000 | 20,456 | +1.87% |
| 2007 | 21,272 | +0.54% |
| 2010 | 23,064 | +2.99% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: CAMARINES SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ "R.A. No. 2108, An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Del Gallego, Province of Camarines Sur". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ^ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Official Site of the Province of Camarines Sur
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