Sofronio Española
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| Sofronio Española | ||
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | |
| Province | Palawan | |
| Congr. district | 2nd district | |
| Founded | June 5, 1995 | |
| Barangays | 9 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Zenaida B. Gomez | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 473.91 km2 (182.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 29,997 | |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 5301 | |
| Dialing code | 48 | |
Sofronio Española is a second class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,997 people.[3]
It is the province's newest municipality, officially established on June 5, 1995, when Republic Act No. 7679 partitioned the town from Brooke's Point. It was named after former Congressman Sofronio Española.[4]
Barangays
Sofronio Española is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Abo-abo
- Isumbo
- Panitian
- Iraray
- Labog
- Punang
- Pulot Center
- Pulot Interior (Pulot II)
- Pulot Shore (Pulot I)
Demographics
| Population census of Sofronio Española | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 22,986 | — |
| 2000 | 26,801 | +3.35% |
| 2007 | 28,698 | +0.95% |
| 2010 | 29,997 | +1.62% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
External links
- Philippines Election Commission List of 1990s Plebiscites
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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