Uson
Uson, officially the Municipality of Uson, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,166 people.
Uson | |
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| Municipality of Uson | |
Beach and Mangroves of Uson | |
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Map of Masbate with Uson highlighted | |
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Uson Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°13′31″N 123°47′00″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Barangays | 35 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Salvadora O. Sanchez |
| • Vice Mayor | Felipe U. Sanchez |
| • Representative | Wilton T. Kho |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 34,832 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 163.20 km2 (63.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 57,166 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,964 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 36.45 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 183.1 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 548 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 131.4 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 154.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5402 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
Uson is 38 kilometres (24 mi) southeast of Masbate City and located on Uson Bay which has an approximate area of 15 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).
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