Sofronio Española
Sofronio Española | |
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 Seal | |
 Location in Palawan | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| Congr. district | 2nd district |
| Founded | June 5, 1995 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marsito Acoy |
| Area | |
• Total | 473.91 km2 (182.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 29,997 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Zip Code | 5301 |
| Dialing code | 48 |
Sofronio Española is a second class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,997 people.[3]
It is the province's newest municipality, officially established on June 5, 1995 and Iber Chou became the first Municipality Mayor., when Republic Act No. 7679 partitioned the town from Brooke's Point.[4] It was named after former Congressman Sofronio Española.[5]
Barangays
Sofronio Española is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Abo-abo
- Iraray
- Isumbo
- Labog
- Panitian
- Pulot Center
- Pulot Interior (Pulot II)
- Pulot Shore (Pulot I)
- Punang
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 22,986 | — |
| 2000 | 26,801 | +3.35% |
| 2007 | 28,698 | +0.95% |
| 2010 | 29,997 | +1.62% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Province: PALAWAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ 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 15 November 2012.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7679; An Act Creating the Municipality of Sofronio Española in the Province of Palawan" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. 24 February 1994. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Sofronio Española" (PDF). Provincial Government of Palawan. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
External links
- Philippines Election Commission List of 1990s Plebiscites
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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