Marihatag
Marihatag | |
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 Map of Surigao del Sur with Marihatag highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| District | 1st district of Surigao del Sur |
| Barangays | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raul T. Cubil |
| Area | |
• Total | 312.50 km2 (120.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 17,926 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8306 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)86 |
| Income class | 3rd |
Marihatag (known as Oteiza until 1955[4])is a third class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,926 people.[3]
The municipality hosts the "Balik-Marihatag" Festival which literally means going back home to Marihatag.
Etymology
Its name is a concatenation of Maria Ihatag.
Barangays
Marihatag is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Alegria
- Amontay
- Antipolo
- Arorogan
- Bayan
- Mahaba
- Mararag
- Poblacion
- San Antonio
- San Isidro
- San Pedro
- Sta Cruz
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10,663 | — |
| 1995 | 13,254 | +4.16% |
| 2000 | 16,394 | +4.66% |
| 2007 | 17,622 | +1.00% |
| 2010 | 17,926 | +0.62% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: SURIGAO DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 April 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 1 April 2014.
- ^ Republic Act No. 1261, PhilippineLaw.info, retrieved 2012
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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 Province of Surigao del Sur | |
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