Silvino Lobos
Silvino Lobos, officially the Municipality of Silvino Lobos (Waray: Bungto han Silvino Lobos; Tagalog: Bayan ng Silvino Lobos), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,100 people.[3]
Silvino Lobos | |
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| Municipality of Silvino Lobos | |
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 Map of Northern Samar with Silvino Lobos highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 12°19′41″N 124°50′47″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Barangays | 26 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Leo L. Jarito |
| • Vice Mayor | Remedios T. Espinar |
| • Representative | Jose L. Ong Jr. |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 9,989 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 224.20 km2 (86.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 15,100 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,931 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 56.94 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 115.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 305.3 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 103.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 36.45 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6414 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
History
It is a former barrio of the town of Pambujan. Its former name is Barrio Suba until it became a town in June 17, 1967.
Geography
Barangays
Silvino Lubos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Balud
- Cababayogan
- Cabunga-an
- Cagda-o
- Caghilot
- Camanggaran
- Camaya-an
- Deit De Suba
- Deit De Turag
- Gebonawan
- Gebolwangan
- Gecbo-an
- Giguimitan
- Genagasan
- Geparayan De Turag
- Gusaran
- Imelda
- Montalban
- Suba (Poblacion)
- San Isidro
- Senonogan de Tubang
- Tobgon
- Victory
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- San Antonio
Climate
| Climate data for Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (83) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 84 (3.3) |
59 (2.3) |
58 (2.3) |
55 (2.2) |
93 (3.7) |
133 (5.2) |
149 (5.9) |
125 (4.9) |
155 (6.1) |
165 (6.5) |
140 (5.5) |
136 (5.4) |
1,352 (53.3) |
| Average rainy days | 18.1 | 13.6 | 15.8 | 16.1 | 21.7 | 25.5 | 26.6 | 25.1 | 24.8 | 25.8 | 22.7 | 20.1 | 255.9 |
| Source: Meteoblue[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6,497 | — |
| 1975 | 7,633 | +3.28% |
| 1980 | 7,245 | −1.04% |
| 1990 | 9,071 | +2.27% |
| 1995 | 11,028 | +3.73% |
| 2000 | 12,645 | +2.98% |
| 2007 | 13,761 | +1.17% |
| 2010 | 14,303 | +1.42% |
| 2015 | 15,299 | +1.29% |
| 2020 | 15,100 | −0.26% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | ||
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Silvino Lobos
Silvino Lobos had the highest poverty incidence of all cities and municipalities of the Philippines in 2015.
Silvino Lobos economy is agriculture and timber-based since it is surrounded with forests.
Recently, tourism-based activities is starting to develop as its cool weather condition puts the town's temperature condition comparable to Baguio and the rugged terrain comparable to Sagada. Camping tour organizers have been bringing tourists to the site as a new road paved the way for motor vehicles to reach Silvino Lobos overland on a much shorter travel time compared to motorized boats that ply the Pambujan River to reach the town in a much longer travel time.[17] Prior to discovery of river cruise, the town was reachable only by hiking through mountain trails from the nearest transport access point.
References
- Municipality of Silvino Lobos | (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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- "Province of Northern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- Meniano, Sarwell (13 April 2021). "Isolated Northern Samar town now accessible by land". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
Before, the town can be accessed through six hours pump boat from Pambujan town that leaves at midnight.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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 Province of Northern Samar | |
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Catarman (capital and largest municipality) | |
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