Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte

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Siocon
Municipality
Nickname(s): Kalaw (hornbill) Capital of Zamboanga del Norte
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Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Siocon highlighted
Siocon is located in Philippines
Siocon
Siocon
Location within the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Province [[{{#property:P131}}]]
District 3rd district of Zamboanga del Norte
Founded December 23, 1936
Barangays 26
Government[1]
 • Mayor Julius Lobrigas
 • Vice-Mayor Nathaniel Usin
Area[2]
 • Total 503.20 km2 (194.29 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total {{#property:P1,082}}
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{#property:P281}}
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}
Income class 1st class

Siocon (Subanen: G'benwa S'hiyukkun) is a first class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of {{#property:P1082}} people.[3]

Visitors describe Siocon as a "hidden paradise".

Local industry includes the Canatuan mine.

Barangays

Siocon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]

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History

In 1955, the following barrios were created:[4]

  • Lituban - from the sitios of Lituban, Pangian, Quibanbanan and Tabayo;
  • Tibangao - from the sitios of Tibangao, Daanlawas, Mangcabing, Cuab and Matiag;
  • Balagunan - from the sitios of Baliguian, Mamad and Balagunan Grande; and
  • Malipot - from the sitios of Malipot, Siay, Kanibungan, Baligngan and Pisawac.

Demographics

Population census of Siocon
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1970 18,842 —    
1975 26,723 +7.26%
1980 29,519 +2.01%
1990 26,544 −1.06%
1995 28,196 +1.14%
2000 32,699 +3.23%
2007 41,221 +3.25%
2010 41,637 +0.37%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

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External links

 Baliguian
Sulu Sea Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay
  Siocon  
Sirawai


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