Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
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Enrique B. Magalona, officially the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Enrique B. Magalona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Enrique B. Magalona), also known simply as E. B. Magalona and formerly known and still commonly referred to as Saravia, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,290 people.[3]
Enrique B. Magalona
Saravia | |
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Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona | |
Nickname: "Blue Crabs Capital of Negros Occidental" | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 10°53′N 122°58′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Negros Occidental |
District | 3rd district |
Named for | Enrique Magalona |
Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Marvin M. Malacon |
• Vice Mayor | Eric D. Matulac |
• Representative | Jose Francisco B. Benitez |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 41,132 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 113.25 km2 (43.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
Highest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 64,290 |
• Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
• Households | 16,151 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 21.59 |
• Revenue | ₱ 216.8 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 516.1 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 277.7 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 194.9 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6118 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Since 1967, the municipality is named after Enrique Magalona, former Senator of the Philippines and the grandfather of the late Filipino rap icon Francis Magalona.[5] It was previously named Saravia, after Don Emilio Saravia, the first political-military governor in the island during the Spanish era.
The town is also known for the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail.