Hinabangan, Samar
| Hinabangan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Samar with Hinabangan highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Hinabangan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°42′N 125°04′E / 11.700°N 125.067°ECoordinates: 11°42′N 125°04′E / 11.700°N 125.067°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Samar |
| Established | 1948 |
| Barangays | 21 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Alejandro N. Abarratigue |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 460.08 km2 (177.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 12,651 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6713 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Hinabangan is a fourth class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,651.[3]
Hinabangan was formed in 1948 from the former municipal districts of Concord and Hinabangan.[4]
Barangays
Hinabangan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[2]
- Bagacay
- Binobucalan
- Bucalan
- Cabalagnan
- Canano
- Cansolabao
- Concord
- Dalosdoson
- Intik
- Lim-ao
- Osmeña
- Poblacion 1 (Barangay 1)
- Poblacion 2 (Barangay 2)
- Rawis
- San Rafael
- Tabay
- Yabon
- Cabang
- Malihao
- San Jose
- Fatima
- Mugdo
Demographics
| Population census of Hinabangan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,906 | — |
| 1995 | 12,151 | +0.38% |
| 2000 | 12,120 | −0.05% |
| 2007 | 12,129 | +0.01% |
| 2010 | 12,651 | +1.55% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
Education
Hinabangan has 19 public primary and elementary schools:
- Bagacay Elementary School
- Binubucalan Elementary School
- Bucalan Primary School
- Cabalagnan Elementary School
- Cabang Elementary School
- Canano Elementary School
- Cansolabao Elementary School
- Concord Elementary School
- Dalosdoson Elementary School
- Fatima Elementary School
- Hinabangan Central School
- Lim-Ao Elementary School
- Malihao Primary School
- Mugdo Elementary School
- Osmena Elementary School
- Rawis Elementary School
- San Rafael Elementary School
- Tabay Elementary School
- Yabon Elementary School
Hinabangan also has two public high schools:
- Bagacay National High School
- Hinabangan National High School
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Samar (Western Samar)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- 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 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "An act converting the municipal districts of Concord and Hinabangan, province of Samar, into a regular municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Province of Western Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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