Viga, Catanduanes
Viga, officially the Municipality of Viga, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,869 people.
Viga | |
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| Municipality of Viga | |
Our Lady of Assumption Parish Church of Viga | |
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| Nickname: Rice Granary of Catanduanes | |
Map of Catanduanes with Viga highlighted | |
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Viga Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°52′N 124°18′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1661 |
| Barangays | 31 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Emeterio M. Tarin |
| • Vice Mayor | Cesar O. Cervantes |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 16,641 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 158.23 km2 (61.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 22,869 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,896 |
| Demonym | Viganon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 29.05 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 114.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 217.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 103.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 71.63 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4805 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)52 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Viga is one of the eleven towns in the province of Catanduanes, located in the north-eastern portion of the island. It occupies approximately 8.96% of the total land area of the island and 0.0406% of the entire country. It is nestled in one of the widest inland plains of the island, between three neighboring towns and the Philippine Sea. To the south is the town of Gigmoto, to the west is the town of Caramoran. It is 50 kilometres (31 mi) north from the capital town of Virac.
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