Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon

Santa Magdalena
Municipality

Map of Sorsogon with Sta. Magdalena highlighted
Santa Magdalena

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°39′N 124°06′E / 12.650°N 124.100°E / 12.650; 124.100Coordinates: 12°39′N 124°06′E / 12.650°N 124.100°E / 12.650; 124.100
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Sorsogon
Legislative district 2nd district of Sorsogon
Barangays 14
Government[1]
  Mayor Alejandro E. Gamos
Area[2]
  Total 43.50 km2 (16.80 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 16,520
  Density 380/km2 (980/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4709
Dialing code 56

Santa Magdalena is a fifth class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines, in the south of Luzon Island. It is bounded by Bulusan, Matnog and Irosin. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,520 people. It is the smallest municipality in the province, both in population and area.[2][3]

Barangays

Santa Magdalena is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Sta. Magdalena
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 12,274    
1995 13,900+2.36%
2000 14,623+1.09%
2007 15,425+0.74%
2010 16,520+2.53%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Education

References

  1. "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Province: Sorsogon". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  4. "Province of Sorsogon". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 25 July 2013.


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