Kitcharao

Kitcharao
Kitcharao
Municipality
	Municipality of Kitcharao
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	Map of Agusan del Norte with Kitcharao highlighted
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	Kitcharao Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 9°28′N 125°35′E / 9.46°N 125.58°ECoordinates: 9°28′N 125°35′E / 9.46°N 125.58°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Caraga
Province	Agusan del Norte
District	2nd district
Founded	August 29, 1963
Barangays	11 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Aristotle E. Montante
• Vice Mayor	Leo D. Galua
• Representative	Ma. Angelica Amante-Matba
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	13,967 voters (2019)
Area
• Total	171.92 km2 (66.38 sq mi)
Elevation	168 m (551 ft)
Highest elevation	772 m (2,533 ft)
Lowest elevation	38 m (125 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	21,278
• Density	120/km2 (320/sq mi)
• Households	4,022
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	30.69% (2015)
• Revenue	₱115,109,904.32 (2020)
• Assets	₱520,206,072.77 (2020)
• Expenditure	₱102,431,421.13 (2020)
• Liabilities	₱91,795,218.34 (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative (ANECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8609
PSGC	160206000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)85
Native languages	Agusan; Butuanon; Cebuano; Higaonon; Mamanwa; Tagalog
Website	www.kitcharaoadn.gov.ph

Kitcharao, officially the Municipality of Kitcharao (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kitcharao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kitcharao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,278 people. ^[3]

History[]

Kitcharao was created on June 22, 1963, under Republic Act No. 3842,^[5] sponsored by Congressman Guillermo R. Sánchez. It was once a barrio of Jabonga. Through the initiative of the then Vice Mayor Francisco M. Tuozo of Jabonga, a resolution was sponsored petitioning Congress for the creation of the Municipality of Kitcharao.

The inhabitants of the municipality came from various regions in Luzon and the Visayas, hence the presence of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Leyteños, Ilonggos, Warays, Cebuanos, Boholanos, and indigenous peoples known as the Mamanwa.

On August 29, 1963, the first Municipal Officials were inducted to the office by then Governor Democrito O. Plaza. Félix Q. Basadre, Sr. was the appointed Mayor, Marceliano Morada as Vice Mayor and the councilors Mariano M. Napalan, Sr., Gaudencio Pojas, Pencionico Bermúdez, Juan Tidalgo, Agustín Patagan and Uldarico Atuel.

The same set of Municipal Officials was elected in the ensuing regular election in November 1963.^[6]

In 2005, Barangays Crossing and Songkoy were created.^[7]

Geography[]

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 171.92 square kilometres (66.38 sq mi) ^[8] constituting 6.30% of the 2,730.24-square-kilometre- (1,054.15 sq mi) total area of Agusan del Norte.

Climate[]

Climate data for Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (83)
Average low °C (°F)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	210 (8.3)	161 (6.3)	123 (4.8)	85 (3.3)	148 (5.8)	186 (7.3)	164 (6.5)	157 (6.2)	141 (5.6)	190 (7.5)	223 (8.8)	200 (7.9)	1,988 (78.3)
Average rainy days	21.0	16.8	18.5	18.2	24.9	27.7	28.4	27.0	26.1	27.6	24.6	22.0	282.8
Source: Meteoblue ^[9]

Barangays[]

Kitcharao is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.^[10]

PSGC	Barangay	Population			±% p.a.
		2020 ^[3]		2010 ^[11]
160206001	Bangayan	5.9%	1,254	1,134	▴	1.04%
160206002	Canaway	5.9%	1,259	1,183	▴	0.64%
160206010	Crossing	15.4%	3,274	3,103	▴	0.55%
160206003	Hinimbangan	1.4%	299	458	▾	−4.29%
160206004	Jaliobong	7.3%	1,551	1,755	▾	−1.26%
160206005	Mahayahay	12.4%	2,632	2,290	▴	1.44%
160206006	Poblacion	10.3%	2,198	1,882	▴	1.61%
160206007	San Isidro	5.8%	1,227	1,067	▴	1.45%
160206008	San Roque	9.2%	1,947	1,785	▴	0.90%
160206009	Sangay	4.9%	1,038	903	▴	1.44%
160206011	Songkoy	9.3%	1,980	1,817	▴	0.89%
	Total		21,278	17,377	▴	2.10%

Demographics[]

Population census of Kitcharao
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	9,960	—
1975	10,524	+1.11%
1980	11,785	+2.29%
1990	13,598	+1.44%
1995	14,679	+1.44%
2000	15,950	+1.80%
2007	21,426	+4.15%
2010	17,377	−7.34%
2015	18,659	+1.36%
2020	21,278	+2.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[12] ^[11] ^[13]^[14]

In the 2020 census, Kitcharao had a population of 21,278. ^[3] The population density was 120 inhabitants per square kilometre (310/sq mi).

Economy[]

Poverty Incidence of Kitcharao

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]

References[]

^ Municipality of Kitcharao | (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.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". 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.
^ "Republic Act No. 3842 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Kitcharao in the Province of Agusan". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 22 June 1963. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
^ Municipality of Kitcharao (2010-09-13). "History of Kitcharao". Retrieved 2010-09-13.
^ National Statistical Coordination Board (2006-02-27). "2006 Factsheet". Archived from the original on 2006-05-28. Retrieved 2006-06-24.
^ "Province: Agusan del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ "Kitcharao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
^ "Municipal: Kitcharao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
^ "Province of Agusan 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[]

[1] Municipality of Kitcharao | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–16-3] Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] ttps://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.

[ChanRobles-RA3842-5] "Republic Act No. 3842 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Kitcharao in the Province of Agusan". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 22 June 1963. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

[6] Municipality of Kitcharao (2010-09-13). "History of Kitcharao". Retrieved 2010-09-13.

[7] National Statistical Coordination Board (2006-02-27). "2006 Factsheet". Archived from the original on 2006-05-28. Retrieved 2006-06-24.

[nscb-area-8] "Province: Agusan del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[met_norms-9] "Kitcharao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 February 2020.

[nscb-10] "Municipal: Kitcharao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.

[NSO10–16-11] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[PSA15–16-12] Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO07-16-13] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.

[LWUA-PopulationData-14] "Province of Agusan del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[15] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.

[16] ttps://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

[17] ttps://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.

[18] ttps://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.

[19] ttps://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.

[20] ttps://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.

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v t Province of Agusan del Norte
Cabadbaran (capital)
Municipalities	Buenavista Carmen Jabonga Kitcharao Las Nieves Magallanes Nasipit Remedios T. Romualdez Santiago Tubay
Component city	Cabadbaran
Highly urbanized city	Butuan (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Agusan del Norte by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)