Odiongan
Odiongan, officially the Municipality of Odiongan (Asi: Banwa it Odiongan, Filipino: Bayan ng Odiongan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. Additionally, it is set to be elevated from a 2nd class to a 1st class municipality in the year 2024. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,284 people. It is composed of 25 barangays.
Odiongan | |
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| Municipality of Odiongan | |
Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon at night. Captured in December 2020. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Anthem: Odiongan Hymn | |
Map of Romblon with Odiongan highlighted | |
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Odiongan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°24′N 122°00′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Romblon |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1847 |
| Barangays | 25 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Trina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic |
| • Vice Mayor | Diven F. Dimaala |
| • Representative | Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona |
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| • Electorate | 31,538 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 185.67 km2 (71.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 49,284 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,769 |
| Demonym | Odionganon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.60 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 208.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 419.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 167.4 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 60.8 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Tablas Island Electric Cooperative (TIELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5511 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Bantoanon Onhan Ati Tagalog |
It is a major port, commercial center and the largest municipality in Romblon in terms of population and income. It's zip code is 5505.
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