San Benito, Surigao del Norte

San Benito
Municipality

Map of Surigao del Norte with San Benito highlighted
San Benito

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°57′N 126°01′E / 9.950°N 126.017°E / 9.950; 126.017Coordinates: 09°57′N 126°01′E / 9.950°N 126.017°E / 9.950; 126.017
Country Philippines
Region Caraga (Region XIII)
Province Surigao del Norte
Congr. district 1st district of Surigao del Norte
Barangays 6
Government[1]
 • Mayor Rushford Pingal Dedumo
Area[2]
 • Total 45.63 km2 (17.62 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 5,505
 • Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8423
Dialing code 86

San Benito is a sixth class municipality on Siargao Island in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,505 people.[3]

Barangays

San Benito is politically subdivided into 6 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of San Benito
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 4,315—    
1995 4,498+0.78%
2000 4,750+1.18%
2007 5,275+1.46%
2010 5,505+1.57%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. 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 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 29 August 2013.


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