Baganga
Baganga (/bəˈɡɑːŋɡə/), officially the Municipality of Baganga, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,714 people, making it the third largest town in province.
Baganga | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Baganga | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: "Life Starts Here" | |
Map of Davao Oriental with Baganga highlighted | |
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Baganga Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°34′31″N 126°33′30″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 29, 1903 |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Ronald Lara |
| • Vice Mayor | Modesto V. Layupan |
| • Representative | Nelson Dayanghirang |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 37,139 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 58,714 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| • Households | 14,556 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 36.35 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 359.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 610.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 272.4 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 118.4 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8204 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
| Native languages | Davawenyo Cebuano Kalagan Kamayo Mandaya Mansaka |
| Website | www |
It is the largest among the municipalities and city in the province in terms of land area, and is considered the chief town of the province's 1st legislative district.
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