Tabontabon
Tabontabon | |
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 Map of Leyte with Tabontabon highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brendo A. Gamez |
| • Vice-Mayor | Edgar Cinco |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.18 km2 (9.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 11,902 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6504 |
| Dialing code | 53 |
Tabontabon is a fifth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,204 people.[3]
In 1957, the barrios of Capahu-an and Guingawan were transferred from the town of Dagami to Tabontabon.[4]
Barangays
Tabontabon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,183 | — |
| 1995 | 7,547 | +0.93% |
| 2000 | 8,372 | +2.25% |
| 2007 | 9,518 | +1.79% |
| 2010 | 9,838 | +1.21% |
| 2015 | 11,204 | +2.51% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
Tabontabon is a 100% Waray-Waray speaking municipality.
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "An Act Transferring the Barrios of Capahu-an and Guingawan, Municipality of Dagami, Province of Leyte, to the Municipality of Tabontabon". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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