Cataingan, Masbate
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 36 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Wilton T. Kho |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 191.64 km2 (73.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 49,078 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5405 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Cataingan is a second class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines, about 77 kilometres (48 mi) southeast of Masbate City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 49,078 people.[3] Cataingan is one of the municipalities and cities of Masbate where Masbateño is the indigenous language.
In 1948, Placer, then a barrio of this town, was separated as a town by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948.[4] Three years later, in 1951, the barrios of Limbuhan, Guindawahan, Palho, Casabangan, Salvacion, Alegria, Tanke, Bundukan, Bugtong, and Cabangrayan were separated from Cataingan and created into the town of Limbuhan.[5]
Barangays
Cataingan is politically subdivided into 36 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Cataingan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 39,496 | — |
| 1995 | 42,065 | +1.19% |
| 2000 | 46,593 | +2.22% |
| 2007 | 48,827 | +0.65% |
| 2010 | 49,078 | +0.19% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][6] | ||
References
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External links
- Informations about Cataingan
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- abante-cataingan.tripod.com
- elgu2.ncc.gov.ph
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| Placer | Pio V. Corpuz |
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