Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate
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| Pio V. Corpuz | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Menel Betonio |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 89.33 km2 (34.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 23,292 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5406 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Pio V. Corpuz is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,292 people.[3]
Pio V. Corpuz was formerly known as Limbuhan. In 1951, the barrios of Limbuhan, Guindawahan, Palho, Casabangan, Salvacion, Alegria, Tanke, Bundukan, Bugtong, and Cabangrayan were separated from the town of Cataingan and created into the town of Limbuhan.[4] The town got its current name in 1954.[5]
Barangays
Pio V. Corpuz is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2] Sitio Bugang was converted into a barrio in 1957.[6]
- Alegria
- Buenasuerte
- Bugang
- Bugtong
- Bunducan
- Cabangrayan
- Calongongan
- Casabangan
- Guindawahan
- Labigan
- Lampuyang
- Mabuhay
- Palho
- Poblacion
- Salvacion
- Tanque
- Tubigan
- Tubog
Demographics
| Population census of Pio V. Corpuz | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 18,847 | — |
| 1995 | 20,649 | +1.73% |
| 2000 | 21,519 | +0.89% |
| 2007 | 22,102 | +0.37% |
| 2010 | 23,292 | +1.93% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][7] | ||
See also
References
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Cataingan | Samar Sea / Almagro, Samar | |
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