Palanas, Masbate
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) | |
| Province | Masbate | |
| District | 3rd district | |
| Founded | 1951 | |
| Barangays | 24 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Rudy Alvarez Sr. | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 171.10 km2 (66.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 25,501 | |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 5404 | |
| Dialing code | 56 | |
Palanas is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,501 people.[3]
Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang.[4] It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December.
Barangays
Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Palanas | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 21,763 | — |
| 1995 | 23,580 | +1.51% |
| 2000 | 24,666 | +0.97% |
| 2007 | 24,830 | +0.09% |
| 2010 | 25,501 | +0.98% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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