Dapa, officially the Municipality of Dapa (Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Dapa; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dapa), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,006 people.[3]
Dapa | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Dapa | |
 Dapa from the Philippine Sea | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Surigao del Norte with Dapa highlighted | |
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.svg)  Dapa Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°45′28″N 126°03′10″E / 9.7578°N 126.0528°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 29 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Elizabeth T. Matugas |
| • Vice Mayor | Gerry M. Abejo |
| • Representative | Francisco Jose F. Matugas II |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 23,184 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91.90 km2 (35.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,006 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,591 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 38.11 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 143.1 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 404.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 91.87 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 23.22 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8417 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)86 |
| Native languages | Surigaonon Agusan Cebuano Tagalog |
Geography edit
Most of the municipality is situated on Siargao Island, but Middle Bucas Grande and East Bucas Grande Islands are also within its jurisdiction. It is known as the "Growth Center of the beautiful islands of Siargao".
Barangays edit
Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bagakay
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 10 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 11 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 12 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 13 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 5 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 8 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 9 (Poblacion)
- Buenavista
- Cabawa
- Cambas-ac
- Consolacion
- Corregidor
- Dagohoy
- Don Paulino
- Jubang
- Montserrat
- Osmeña
- San Carlos
- San Miguel
- Santa Fe
- Santa Filomena
- Union
Barangays 1 through 13 constitute Dapa's poblacion. Barangay Don Paulino is synonymous with the village of Giwan. Barangay Union is synonymous with the village of Union.
Climate edit
| Climate data for Dapa, Surigao del Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 161 (6.3) |
132 (5.2) |
112 (4.4) |
87 (3.4) |
136 (5.4) |
169 (6.7) |
146 (5.7) |
148 (5.8) |
132 (5.2) |
156 (6.1) |
176 (6.9) |
170 (6.7) |
1,725 (67.8) |
| Average rainy days | 20.0 | 16.2 | 18.3 | 17.5 | 24.0 | 26.7 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 26.5 | 26.4 | 23.8 | 21.0 | 275.4 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 3,590 | — |
| 1918 | 15,769 | +10.37% |
| 1939 | 11,313 | −1.57% |
| 1948 | 14,492 | +2.79% |
| 1960 | 13,878 | −0.36% |
| 1970 | 13,309 | −0.42% |
| 1975 | 14,628 | +1.91% |
| 1980 | 16,481 | +2.41% |
| 1990 | 17,396 | +0.54% |
| 1995 | 16,435 | −1.06% |
| 2000 | 19,508 | +3.74% |
| 2007 | 22,184 | +1.79% |
| 2010 | 23,492 | +2.11% |
| 2015 | 23,787 | +0.24% |
| 2020 | 29,006 | +3.98% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | ||
Surigaonon is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken.
Sports edit
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The Siargao Island Sports Complex is a sports complex with a cost of PP300 million, it can accommodate 5,000 persons,[10] expected to be finished by 2017 or early 2018, but opened and inaugurated in January 2020.[11] Once completed, Siargao Sports Complex will host the regional games, which will mark its first hosting rights in the history of Caraga Region.
Infrastructure edit
Telecommunication edit
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.
Education edit
Dapa is considered as the center of education in the island. The newly established Siargao National Science High School is the home of scholar students who are gifted in the field of science and mathematics. It may as well develop a strong science culture among high schools in the island.
Colleges:
High schools:
- Dapa National High School
- Consolacion National High School
- Union National High School
- Dagohoy National High School
- Siargao National Science High School
- San Nicolas School
Media edit
- DXSS, Radyo Kidlat.
References edit
- ^ Municipality of Dapa | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Dapa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Surigao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "International events boost tourism industry in Siargao Island". The eSeoulpost. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ "Siargao Sports Complex". Mindanao Economic Boom on Facebook. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
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