Dimasalang

Dimasalang
Dimasalang
Municipality
	Municipality of Dimasalang
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	Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted
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	Dimasalang Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 12°11′36″N 123°51′30″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Masbate
District	3rd district
Barangays	20 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Michael Demph D. Naga
• Vice Mayor	Wilfredo D. Lim
• Representative	Wilton T. Kho
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	17,834 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi)
Elevation	38 m (125 ft)
Highest elevation	205 m (673 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	24,909
• Density	170/km2 (440/sq mi)
• Households	5,761
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	25.03% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 130.1 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 375.4 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 126.8 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 145.6 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5403
PSGC	054108000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)56
Native languages	Masbateño; Tagalog

Dimasalang, officially the Municipality of Dimasalang, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,909 people.^[3]

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Dimasalang is 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Masbate City.

In 1951, the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod, and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.^[5]

Barangays

Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Balantay
Balocawe
Banahao
Buenaflor
Buracan
Cabanoyoan
Cabrera
Cadulan
Calabad
Canomay
Divisoria
Gaid
Gregorio Aliňo (Pia-ong)
Magcaraguit
Mambog
Poblacion
Rizal
San Vicente
Suba
T.R. Yangco (Yanco)

Climate

More information Climate data for Dimasalang, Masbate, Month ...

Climate data for Dimasalang, Masbate
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	29 (84)	31 (88)	32 (90)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	39 (1.5)	34 (1.3)	42 (1.7)	36 (1.4)	73 (2.9)	109 (4.3)	118 (4.6)	108 (4.3)	129 (5.1)	136 (5.4)	112 (4.4)	89 (3.5)	1,025 (40.4)
Average rainy days	12.6	9.7	12.0	13.0	20.5	25.3	26.2	24.8	25.2	25.9	21.9	17.9	235
Source: Meteoblue^[7]

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Population census of Dimasalang

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1918	8,368	—
1939	24,471	+5.24%
1948	30,813	+2.59%
1960	14,896	−5.88%
1970	19,266	+2.60%
1975	19,628	+0.37%
1980	19,252	−0.39%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	17,367	−1.03%
1995	20,566	+3.22%
2000	21,550	+1.01%
2007	22,723	+0.73%
2010	25,245	+3.90%
2015	26,192	+0.70%
2020	24,909	−0.98%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]

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In the 2020 census, the population of Dimasalang was 24,909 people,^[3] with a density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre or 440 inhabitants per square mile.

Poverty incidence of Dimasalang

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40

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2006
46.00

2009
41.29

2012
49.17

2015
43.98

2018
33.94

2021
25.03

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]

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Municipality of Dimasalang | (DILG)
[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.
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Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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"An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
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"Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
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"Dimasalang: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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"Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
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"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
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"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
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"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
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"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
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"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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Municipality of Dimasalang | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] [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.

[PSA20–05-3] [3]
Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] [4]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[5] [5]
"An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

[nscb-area-6] [6]
"Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[met_norms-7] [7]
"Dimasalang: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.

[PSA15–05-8] [8]
Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–05-9] [9]
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-05-10] [10]
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-11] [11]
"Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[13] [13]
"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[14] [14]
"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[15] [15]
"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[16] [16]
"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[17] [17]
"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[18] [18]
"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[19] [19]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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