Uson
Uson | |
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| Municipality of Uson | |
 Beach and Mangroves of Uson | |
 Map of Masbate with Uson highlighted | |
.svg)  Uson Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°13′31″N 123°47′00″E / 12.2253°N 123.7834°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 35 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Salvadora O. Sanchez |
| • Electorate | 34,832 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 163.20 km2 (63.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 57,166 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5402 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 183.1 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Masbateño Tagalog |
Uson, officially the Municipality of Uson, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,166 people.[3]
It is about 42 kilometres (26 mi) southeast of Masbate City, connected by a paved coastal road, and located on Uson Bay which has an approximate area of 15 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).
Geography
The municipality is bounded by the municipality of Mobo on the north with the Balatucan river; on the east Uson is bounded by the Barangay Balocawe of the municipality of Dimasalang; on the south it is bounded by the Baldosa river and Palo Bandera of Cawayan; on the west the municipality is bounded by Milagros.
With and elevation of 604 metres (1,982 ft) above sea level, Mount Uac is the highest point of the municipality. The mountain borders the three municipalities of Uson, Mobo and Milagros.
Uson has several rivers, including Balucaw River, Buenavista River, Buracan River, Calpi River, Dap-dap River, Mongahay River, Pinangapugan (Quezon) River, and the Sawang River which all flow into Uson Bay. East of the poblacion a lake can be found, Lake Calero.
Seismic activity
The Philippine Fault System from which almost all of the recorded strong earthquakes in the Philippines emanated, traverses eastern Uson. As a result, strong seismic activity in the form of frequent earthquakes can be experienced. Link to PHIVOLCS website
Barangays
Uson is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. [2]
- Arado
- Armenia
- Aurora
- Badling
- Bonifacio
- Buenasuerte
- Buenavista
- Campana
- Candelaria
- Centro
- Crossing
- Dapdap
- Del Carmen
- Del Rosario
- Libertad
- Madao
- Mabini
- Magsaysay
- Marcella
- Miaga
- Mongahay
- Morocborocan
- Mabuhay
- Paguihaman
- Panicijan
- Poblacion
- Quezon
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Mateo
- San Ramon
- San Vicente
- Santo Cristo
- Sawang
- Simawa
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, the population of Uson, Masbate, was 57,166 people,[3] with a density of 350 inhabitants per square kilometre or 910 inhabitants per square mile.
References
- ^ Municipality of Uson | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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