Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental

Don Victoriano Chiongbian, officially the Municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 10,183 people.[3]

Don Victoriano Chiongbian
Municipality
Municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian
Mount Malindang
Nickname(s): 
The Crossroads of MisOcc
Map of Misamis Occidental with Don Victoriano Chiongbian highlighted
Don Victoriano Chiongbian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°14′58″N 123°33′59″E
Country Philippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao (Region X)
ProvinceMisamis Occidental
District2nd District
FoundedFebruary 8, 1982
Named forVictoriano Chiongbian
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorBertoldo J. Murallon Jr.
 • Vice MayorElmer M. Pondara
 • CongressmanHenry S. Oaminal
 • Electorate6,390 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total284.60 km2 (109.88 sq mi)
Elevation
809.4 m (2,655.5 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total10,183
 • Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
 • Households
2,479
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence59.1% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)72,867,152.27 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7200
PSGC
104217000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesSubanon language
Cebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.donvicmisocc.gov.ph

It was created on February 8, 1982, as Don Mariano Marcos under virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 171. It was renamed in 1986 to its current name in honor of its first municipal mayor. The municipality is home to Mount Malindang National Park.

Barangays

Don Victoriano Chiongbian is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.

  • Bagong Clarin
  • Gandawan
  • Lake Duminagat
  • Lalud
  • Lampasan
  • Liboron
  • Maramara
  • Napangan
  • Nueva Vista (Masawan)
  • Petianan
  • Tuno

Climate
Climate data for Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)
Average low °C (°F) 15
(59)		 15
(59)		 15
(59)		 16
(61)		 17
(63)		 17
(63)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69
(2.7)		 44
(1.7)		 37
(1.5)		 29
(1.1)		 87
(3.4)		 137
(5.4)		 131
(5.2)		 141
(5.6)		 143
(5.6)		 134
(5.3)		 68
(2.7)		 53
(2.1)		 1,073
(42.3)
Average rainy days 9.9 7.6 7.4 8.1 21.6 26.5 26.4 26.6 25.8 24.3 15.1 10.4 209.7
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Demographics
Population census of
Don Victoriano Chiongbian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 5,803—    
1995 6,878+3.24%
2000 9,319+6.73%
2007 10,157+1.19%
2010 9,774−1.39%
2015 10,183+0.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Don Victoriano Chiongbian was 10,183 people,[3] with a density of 36 inhabitants per square kilometre or 93 inhabitants per square mile.

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Misamis Occidental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Don Victoriano Chiongbian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. 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.
  8. "Province of Misamis Occidental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.


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