Casiguran, Aurora
Casiguran [ˌkaːsɪˈguːɾan], officially the Municipality of Casiguran (Tagalog/Kasiguranin: Bayan ng Casiguran; Ilocano: Ili ti Casiguran), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,564 people.
Casiguran | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Casiguran | |
Cuaresma Beach in Casiguran | |
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Map of Aurora with Casiguran highlighted | |
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Casiguran Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°17′N 122°07′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon |
| Province | Aurora |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | June 13, 1609 |
| Annexation to Baler | October 24, 1906 |
| Chartered | September 20, 1907 |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Roynald S. Soriano |
| • Vice Mayor | Eugene Calugtong |
| • Representative | Rommel Rico T. Angara |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,926 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 715.43 km2 (276.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 461 m (1,512 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 26,564 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,513 |
| Demonym | Casiguranin |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.62 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 240.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 453.9 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 185.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 80.16 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Aurora Electric Cooperative (AURELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3204 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Dumagat Agta Kasiguranin Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
The municipality is home to the Amro River Protected Landscape.
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