Baganga
Municipality in Davao Oriental, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Baganga (/bəˈɡɑːŋɡə/), officially the Municipality of Baganga, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,714 people, making it the third largest town in province.
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Baganga | |
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Municipality of Baganga | |
Motto: "Life Starts Here" | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 7°34′31″N 126°33′30″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Davao Region |
Province | Davao Oriental |
District | 1st district |
Founded | October 29, 1903 |
Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Ronald Lara |
• Vice Mayor | Modesto V. Layupan |
• Representative | Nelson Dayanghirang |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 37,139 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) |
Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
Highest elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 58,714 |
• Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
• Households | 14,556 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 36.35 |
• Revenue | ₱ 359.6 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 610.8 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 272.4 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 118.4 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 8204 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
Native languages | Davawenyo Cebuano Kalagan Kamayo Mandaya Mansaka |
Website | www |
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It is the largest among the municipalities and city in the province in terms of land area, and is considered the chief town of the province's 1st legislative district.