Masbate City

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Masbate City
Location
Map of Masbate showing the location of Masbate City.
Map of Masbate showing the location of Masbate City.
Government
Region Bicol Region (Region V)
Province Masbate
District 2nd district of Masbate
Barangays 34
Income class: 4th class; partially urban
Mayor Socrates 'Ates' Magallanes Tuason
Cityhood September, 2000
Physical characteristics
Area 249.10 km²
Population
     Total (2000) 71,441
     Density 287/km²

Masbate City is a 4th class city in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is the capital city of Masbate province. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 71,441 people in 13,400 households.

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[edit] Barangays

Masbate City is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.

  • Anas
  • Asid
  • B. Titong
  • [[Bagumbayan]]
  • Bantigue
  • Bapor (Pob.)
  • Batuhan
  • Bayombon
  • Biyong
  • Bolo
  • Cagay
  • Cawayan Exterior
  • Cawayan Interior
  • Centro (Pob.)
  • Espinosa
  • F. Magallanes
  • Ibingay
  • Igang
  • Kalipay (Pob.)
  • Kinamaligan
  • Malinta
  • Mapiña
  • Mayngaran
  • Nursery
  • Pating (Pob.)
  • Pawa
  • Sinalongan
  • Tugbo
  • Ubongan Dacu
  • Usab

[edit] History

The municipality of Masbate was converted into a city in September of 2000.[1]

[edit] Educational Institutes

  • Academy of Computer Experts
  • Capitolina O. Legazpi Memorial High School
  • Jose Zurbito Sr. Elementary School
  • Liceo de Masbate
  • Masbate National Comprehensive High School
  • MNCHS Brgy. Bolo - Annex
  • Masbate Colleges
  • Osmeña Colleges
  • Ovilla Technical College
  • Sacro Costato School
  • Saint Anthony Seminary
  • Southern Bicol Colleges
  • CTI Technical Institute
  • Andres Soriano Junior Memorial School
  • Andres Clemente Jr. High School
  • Wise Choice Computer Tutorial, Learning & Research Center

[edit] Festival

  • Pagdayao Festival
  • RODEO Masbateño
  • Allan Calimotan Festival
  • Lapay Bantigue

[edit] References

  1. ^ NSCB - 2001 Factsheet - 12 New Cities Created, July-December 2000.

Ronald tan festival

[edit] Television Networks:

[edit] Radio Stations:

  • Radyo Natin 107.1/DZRH: MBC- Manila Broadcasting Company
  • Masbate Community Broadcasting Corporation: ABS-CBN Affiliates (DYME 873AM/95.9FM)
  • DWMH/HOT FM 94.9-Manila Broadcasting Company

[edit] External links

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