Bukidnon's 1st congressional district
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Bukidnon's 1st congressional district is one of the four congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Bukidnon. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district encompasses the entire northern frontier of Bukidnon bordering Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. It consists of the municipalities of Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao and Talakag.[4] Prior to redistricting in 2012, the district stretched further south to include the municipalities of Kalilangan and Pangantucan.[5] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Jose Manuel F. Alba of the Bukidnon Paglaum Party (BPP).[6]
Bukidnon's 1st congressional district | |
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Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Province | Bukidnon |
Region | Northern Mindanao |
Population | 302,272 (2015)[1] |
Electorate | 192,203 (2019)[2] |
Major settlements | |
Area | 2,681.51 km2 (1,035.34 sq mi) |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1987 |
Representative | Jose Manuel F. Alba |
Political party | BPP |
Congressional bloc | Majority |