Palanas
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 Map of Masbate with Palanas highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rudy Alvarez Sr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 171.10 km2 (66.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 25,501 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Zip Code | 5404 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Palanas is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,501 people.[3]
Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang.[4] It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December.
Barangays
Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 21,763 | — |
| 1995 | 23,580 | +1.51% |
| 2000 | 24,666 | +0.97% |
| 2007 | 24,830 | +0.09% |
| 2010 | 25,501 | +0.98% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 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 20 January 2013.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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