Dimasalang
Dimasalang, officially the Municipality of Dimasalang, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,909 people.
Dimasalang | |
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| Municipality of Dimasalang | |
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Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted | |
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Dimasalang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°11′36″N 123°51′30″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Michael Demph D. Naga |
| • Vice Mayor | Wilfredo D. Lim |
| • Representative | Wilton T. Kho |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,834 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 24,909 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,761 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 33.94 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 130.1 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 375.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 126.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 145.6 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5403 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Masbateño Tagalog |
Dimasalang is 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Masbate City.
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