Jimenez, Misamis Occidental
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 Map of Misamis Occidental with Jimenez highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| District | 1st district of Misamis Occidental |
| Founded | April 7, 1900 |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rosario Kais Balais |
| Area | |
• Total | 81.43 km2 (31.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 25,234 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7204 |
| Dialing code | 88 |
| Income class | 3rd |
Jimenez is a third class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,234 people.[3]
Within the predominantly Catholic town lies the Church of Saint John the Baptist which is one of the oldest monuments in the Philippines. Many Jimeneznons live outside the country but have retained close ties to the town, with "balikbayans" offering community service and philanthropy, and others taking up residence upon retirement abroad.
Barangays
Jimenez is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,589 | — |
| 1995 | 21,434 | +0.76% |
| 2000 | 23,212 | +1.72% |
| 2007 | 24,340 | +0.66% |
| 2010 | 25,234 | +1.32% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Education
Jimenez has three major high schools including School of Saint John the Baptist, Jimenez Bethel Institute, and a public high school located in barangay Corrales.
List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Jimenez
The following table lists down built heritage structures as identified by the local government of Jimenez:
This table lists down built heritage structures not formally identified by the local government of Jimenez but are pursuant to the Republic Act No. 10066 or the National Heritage Law of 2009:
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ 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 14 July 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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