Tangub

Tangub
Component City
City of Tangub

Seal
Nickname(s): Christmas Symbols Capital of Southern Philippines

Map of Misamis Occidental with Tangub highlighted
Tangub
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°04′00″N 123°45′00″E / 8.06666667°N 123.75°E / 8.06666667; 123.75Coordinates: 8°04′00″N 123°45′00″E / 8.06666667°N 123.75°E / 8.06666667; 123.75
Country  Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Occidental
District 2nd District
Cityhood June 17, 1967
Barangays 55 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Panlungsod
 • Mayor Philip T. Tan
 • Vice Mayor Edemar S. Alota
 • Electorate 35,042 voters (2016)
Area [2]
 • Total 162.78 km2 (62.85 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 63,011
 • Density 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 7214
PSGC 104215000
IDD : area code  +63 (0)88
Climate type Tropical climate
Income class 4th city income class
Revenue (₱) 406,825,376.70 (2016)
Native languages Subanon language
Cebuano
Tagalog
Website tangubcity.gov.ph

Tangub, officially the City of Tangub, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Tangub, Filipino: Lungsod ng Tangub), or simply referred to as Tangub City, is a 4th class city in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 63,011 people.[3]

The city was formerly called Regidor until 1930 when it was given its current name.[4]

Barangays

Tangub is politically subdivided into 55 barangays.

  • Silanga
  • Aquino (Marcos)
  • Santa Maria (Baga)
  • Balatacan
  • Baluk
  • Banglay
  • Mantic
  • Mingcanaway
  • Bintana
  • Bocator
  • Bongabong
  • Caniangan
  • Capalaran
  • Catagan
  • Barangay I - City Hall (Poblacion)
  • Barangay II - Marilou Annex (Poblacion)
  • Barangay IV - St. Michael (Poblacion)
  • Isidro D. Tan (Dimalooc)
  • Garang
  • Guinabot
  • Guinalaban
  • Hoyohoy
  • Kauswagan
  • Kimat
  • Labuyo
  • Lorenzo Tan
  • Barangay VI - Lower Polao (Poblacion)
  • Lumban
  • Maloro
  • Barangay V - Malubog (Poblacion)
  • Manga
  • Maquilao
  • Barangay III- Market Kalubian (Pob.
  • Matugnao
  • Minsubong
  • Owayan
  • Paiton
  • Panalsalan
  • Pangabuan
  • Prenza
  • Salimpuno
  • San Antonio
  • San Apolinario
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santo Niño
  • Sicot
  • Silanga
  • Silangit
  • Simasay
  • Sumirap
  • Taguite
  • Tituron
  • Tugas
  • Barangay VII - Upper Polao (Poblacion)
  • Villaba

Demographics

Population census of Tangub
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 44,743—    
1948 20,353−8.38%
1960 21,101+0.30%
1970 30,918+3.89%
1975 40,461+5.54%
1980 40,401−0.03%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 42,926+0.61%
1995 46,004+1.31%
2000 49,695+1.67%
2007 56,644+1.82%
2010 59,892+2.05%
2015 63,011+0.97%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

In the 2015 census, the population of Tangub was 63,011 people,[3] with a density of 390 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Festivals

Tangub, through its Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, is a regular participant of the Sinulog Festival, a festival held in Cebu City. This festival is the pageantry of sights, sounds and colors as it honors and pays homage to the patron saint of Cebu, Sr. Sto. Niño, the child Jesus. The highlights of the festival is from January 9–18, yearly. Tangub City has won a record of twelve grand champion streak in the Sinulog-Based Category of the festival.

Tangub is the Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines.

Tangub City has its own festival - Dalit Festival. It is in honor of the city's patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel. It is celebrated every 29 September-the feast day of St. Michael. It is participated by the city's baranggays through clusters represented by local schools.

Tangub City Officials 2016-2019

  • Mayor: Philip T. Tan
  • Vice Mayor: Edemar S. Alota
  • Congressman (2nd District): Henry S. Oaminal
  • City Councilors:
    • Wilma R. Canama
    • Eva R. Ordeniza
    • Beatriz Florida
    • Elnora G. Alngohuro
    • Emigdio E. Florida
    • Mariano P. Trompeta Jr.
    • Cecilio C. Sultan
    • Raul O. Patulada
    • Alberto Peñas
    • Valentin Ombina

Sister cities of Tangub

See also

References

  1. ↑ "City". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: Misamis Occidental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ History and Heritage, City Government of Tangub, retrieved 2012
  5. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  7. ↑ "Province of Misamis Occidental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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