Victoria, Northern Samar
Victoria | |
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 Map of Northern Samar with Victoria highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Congr. district | 1st district of N. Samar |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose G. Ardales |
| • Vice-Mayor | Nonoy Siago |
| Area | |
• Total | 186.70 km2 (72.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 13,920 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6406 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Victoria is a fifth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,920.[3] Victoria borders with the town of Allen in the north and San Isidro in the southwest.
Barangays
Victoria is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 9,043 | — |
| 1995 | 11,291 | +4.25% |
| 2000 | 11,632 | +0.64% |
| 2007 | 12,623 | +1.13% |
| 2010 | 13,920 | +3.62% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Local government
Elected officials:
- Mayor: Jose Ardales
- Vice Mayor: Nicolas Purog, Jr.
- Councilors:
- Gaylord Esponilla
- Jonay Sabido
- Arnel Siago
- Graciano Centino
- Fe Viloria
- Eugenio Laurente
- Nestor Casiao
- Arlene Subiaga
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Northern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 April 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 15 April 2013.
- ^ "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
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