Asuncion, Davao del Norte
| Asuncion | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Davao del Norte with Asuncion highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Asuncion Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°35′N 125°46′E / 7.583°N 125.767°ECoordinates: 07°35′N 125°46′E / 7.583°N 125.767°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| District | 1st district of Davao del Norte |
| Barangays | 20 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Joseph Parrenas |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 297.39 km2 (114.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 55,844 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8102 |
| Dialing code | 84 |
| Income class | 1st |
Asuncion is a first class municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 55,844 people.[3]
Asuncion was formerly known as Saug. It was renamed in 1957.[4]
Barangays
Asuncion is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2] Concepcion was elevated from being a sitio to a barrio in 1954.[5] Del Pilar followed suit in 1957.[6]
- Binancian
- Buan
- Buclad
- Cabaywa
- Camansa
- Camoning
- Canatan
- Concepcion
- Doña Andrea
- Magatos
- Napungas
- New Bantayan
- New Santiago
- Pamacaun
- Cambanogoy (Pob.)
- Sagayen
- San Vicente
- Santa Filomena
- Sonlon
- New Loon
History
In 1955, the barrio (barangay) of New Sabonga was transferred to the town of Compostela.[7]
In 2004, Barangays Igangon, Kipalili, Sabangan, Sawata, Santo Niño, and Mamangan was transferred to the create municipality of San Isidro, Davao del Norte.[8]
Demographics
| Population census of Asuncion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 54,954 | — |
| 1995 | 57,072 | +0.71% |
| 2000 | 60,383 | +1.22% |
| 2007 | 50,731 | −2.37% |
| 2010 | 55,844 | +3.56% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][9] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Davao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, to Asuncion". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Concepcion in the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "An Act Converting the Sitio of Del Pilar, Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, into a Barrio to Be Known As Barrio Del Pilar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ↑ "An Act Making the Barrio of New Sabonga in the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, As a Part of the Municipality of Compostela of the Same Province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ National Statistical Coordination Board (2004-08-22). "2004 Factsheet (January to July 2004)". Archived from the original on 15 June 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-24.
- ↑ "Province of Davao (Del Norte)". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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