Aroroy
Aroroy, officially the Municipality of Aroroy, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,351 people. The town is known for the Kalanay Cave, one of the most important archaeological sites in Masbate province.
Aroroy | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Aroroy | |
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Map of Masbate with Aroroy highlighted | |
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Aroroy Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°30′45″N 123°23′56″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Barangays | 41 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Arturo B. Virtucio |
| • Vice Mayor | Valentin C. Alonzo |
| • Representative | Elisa T. Kho |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 54,625 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 440.30 km2 (170.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 88,351 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| • Households | 18,792 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 37.26 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 573.5 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,192 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 394.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 217.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5414 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | www |
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