Sison, Surigao del Norte

Sison
Bayan ng Sison
Municipality

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Map of Surigao del Norte showing the location of Municipality of Sison
Sison

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°40′N 125°32′E / 9.667°N 125.533°E / 9.667; 125.533Coordinates: 09°40′N 125°32′E / 9.667°N 125.533°E / 9.667; 125.533
Country Philippines
Region Caraga (Region XIII)
Province Surigao del Norte
Congr. district 2nd district of Surigao del Norte
Barangays 12
Government[1]
 • Mayor Leicister P. Fetalvero (2007-Present)
 • Vice Mayor Clemente G. Lumpay (2010-Present)
 • Congress Guillermo A. Romarate Jr. (2007-Present)
Area[2]
 • Total 54.70 km2 (21.12 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 11,377
 • Density 210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8404
Dialing code 86
Income class 5th Class

Sison is a fifth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,377 people.[3]

Barangays

Sison is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Sison
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 8,269—    
1995 8,853+1.29%
2000 10,046+2.75%
2007 11,276+1.61%
2010 11,377+0.33%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

The Surigaonon language is widely spoken, while Cebuano, Filipino and English are also used.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Surigao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 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 26 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Surigao Del Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 26 August 2013.


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