Asuncion, Davao del Norte
Asuncion
Saug | |
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| Municipality of Asuncion | |
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| Coordinates: 7°32′19″N 125°45′03″E / 7.5386°N 125.750825°ECoordinates: 7°32′19″N 125°45′03″E / 7.5386°N 125.750825°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Eufracio P. Dayaday Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Joel M. Camello |
| • Representative | Pantaleon D. Alvarez |
| • Municipal Council | show
Members |
| • Electorate | 36,367 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 297.39 km2 (114.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 61,893 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| • Households | 13,700 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 33.10% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱162,862,331.69 (2016) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8102 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)84 |
| Climate type | tropical rainforest climate |
| Native languages | Davawenyo Cebuano Ata Manobo Kalagan Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Asuncion, officially the Municipality of Asuncion (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Asuncion; Tagalog: Bayan ng Asuncion), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 61,893 people. [3]
Asuncion was formerly known as Saug. It was renamed in 1957.[5]
History[]
In 1955, the barrio (barangay) of New Sabongan was transferred to the town of Compostela.[6]
In 2004, Barangays Igangon, Kipalili, Sabangan, Sawata, Santo Niño, and Mamangan was transferred to the create municipality of San Isidro, Davao del Norte.[7]
Geography[]
Climate[]
| hideClimate data for Asuncion, Davao del Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 63 (2.5) |
50 (2.0) |
35 (1.4) |
22 (0.9) |
47 (1.9) |
68 (2.7) |
51 (2.0) |
53 (2.1) |
49 (1.9) |
47 (1.9) |
39 (1.5) |
38 (1.5) |
562 (22.3) |
| Average rainy days | 15.0 | 12.6 | 10.4 | 8.2 | 18.8 | 22.5 | 21.2 | 20.5 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 195.9 |
| Source: Meteoblue [8] | |||||||||||||
Barangays[]
Asuncion is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Concepcion was elevated from being a sitio to a barrio in 1954.[9] Del Pilar followed suit in 1957.[10]
- Binancian
- Buan
- Buclad
- Cabaywa
- Camansa
- Camoning
- Canatan
- Concepcion
- Doña Andrea
- Magatos
- Napungas
- New Bantayan
- New Santiago
- Pamacaun
- Cambanogoy (Poblacion)
- Sagayen
- San Vicente
- Santa Filomena
- Sonlon
- New Loon
Demographics[]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 2,314 | — |
| 1939 | 6,465 | +5.01% |
| 1948 | 8,594 | +3.21% |
| 1960 | 23,653 | +8.80% |
| 1970 | 36,033 | +4.29% |
| 1975 | 66,102 | +12.94% |
| 1980 | 42,915 | −8.27% |
| 1990 | 54,954 | +2.50% |
| 1995 | 57,072 | +0.71% |
| 2000 | 60,383 | +1.22% |
| 2007 | 50,731 | −2.37% |
| 2010 | 55,844 | +3.56% |
| 2015 | 59,322 | +1.16% |
| 2020 | 61,893 | +0.84% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [11] [12] [13][14] | ||
Economy[]
| Poverty Incidence of Asuncion | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20] | |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Asuncion | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, to Asuncion". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act Making the Barrio of New Sabonga in the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, As a Part of the Municipality of Compostela of the Same Province". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ National Statistical Coordination Board (2004-08-22). "2004 Factsheet (January to July 2004)". Archived from the original on 15 June 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-24.
- ^ "Asuncion: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Concepcion in the Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ "An Act Converting the Sitio of Del Pilar, Municipality of Saug, Province of Davao, into a Barrio to Be Known As Barrio Del Pilar". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Davao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
External links[]
- Asuncion Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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