Kitcharao

Kitcharao, officially the Municipality of Kitcharao (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kitcharao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kitcharao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,659 people.[4]

Kitcharao
Municipality
Municipality of Kitcharao
View of the municipality and Lake Mainit
Seal
Map of Agusan del Norte with Kitcharao highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Kitcharao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°28′N 125°35′E
Country Philippines
RegionCaraga (Region XIII)
ProvinceAgusan del Norte
District2nd District
FoundedAugust 29, 1963
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAristotle E. Montante
 • Vice MayorLeo D. Galua
 • CongressmanAngelica Rosedell A. Matba
 • Electorate13,967 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total171.92 km2 (66.38 sq mi)
Elevation54.7 m (179.5 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[4]
 • Total18,659
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
 • Households
4,022
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence30.69% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue (₱)77,956,974.63 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8609
PSGC
160206000
IDD : area code +63 (0)85
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesAgusan language
Butuanon
Cebuano
Higaonon
Mamanwa
Tagalog
Websitewww.kitcharaoadn.gov.ph

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 171.92 square kilometres (66.38 sq mi) [2] constituting 6.30% of the 2,730.24-square-kilometre- (1,054.15 sq mi) total area of Agusan del Norte.

Barangays

Kitcharao is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[6]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[4] 2010[7]
160206001 Bangayan 6.7% 1,254 1,134 ▴ 1.93%
160206002 Canaway 6.7% 1,259 1,183 ▴ 1.19%
160206010 Crossing 17.5% 3,274 3,103 ▴ 1.03%
160206003 Hinimbangan 1.6% 299 458 ▾ −7.80%
160206004 Jaliobong 8.3% 1,551 1,755 ▾ −2.33%
160206005 Mahayahay 14.1% 2,632 2,290 ▴ 2.69%
160206006 Poblacion 11.8% 2,198 1,882 ▴ 3.00%
160206007 San Isidro 6.6% 1,227 1,067 ▴ 2.70%
160206008 San Roque 10.4% 1,947 1,785 ▴ 1.67%
160206009 Sangay 5.6% 1,038 903 ▴ 2.69%
160206011 Songkoy 10.6% 1,980 1,817 ▴ 1.65%
Total 18,659 17,377 ▴ 1.36%

Climate
Climate data for Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(83)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 210
(8.3)		 161
(6.3)		 123
(4.8)		 85
(3.3)		 148
(5.8)		 186
(7.3)		 164
(6.5)		 157
(6.2)		 141
(5.6)		 190
(7.5)		 223
(8.8)		 200
(7.9)		 1,988
(78.3)
Average rainy days 21.0 16.8 18.5 18.2 24.9 27.7 28.4 27.0 26.1 27.6 24.6 22.0 282.8
Source: Meteoblue [8]

History

Kitcharao, as a municipality, was created on June 22, 1963 under Republic Act No. 3842,[9] sponsored by Congressman Guillermo R. Sánchez. It was once a barrio of Jabonga. Through the initiative of the then Vice Mayor Francisco M. Tuozo of Jabonga, a resolution was sponsored petitioning Congress for the creation of the Municipality of Kitcharao.

The inhabitants of the municipality came from various regions in Luzon and the Visayas, hence the presence of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Leyteños, Ilonggos, Warays, Cebuanos, Boholanos, and indigenous peoples known as the Mamanwa.

On August 29, 1963, the first Municipal Officials were inducted to the office by then Governor Democrito O. Plaza. Félix Q. Basadre, Sr. was the appointed Mayor, Marceliano Morada as Vice Mayor and the councilors Mariano M. Napalan, Sr., Gaudencio Pojas, Pencionico Bermúdez, Juan Tidalgo, Agustín Patagan and Uldarico Atuel.

The same set of Municipal Officials was elected in the ensuing regular election on November 1963.[10]

In 2005, Barangays Crossing and Songkoy were created.[11]

Demographics
Population census of Kitcharao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 9,960—    
1975 10,524+1.11%
1980 11,785+2.29%
1990 13,598+1.44%
1995 14,679+1.44%
2000 15,950+1.80%
2007 21,426+4.15%
2010 17,377−7.34%
2015 18,659+1.36%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][7][12][13]

In the 2015 census, Kitcharao had a population of 18,659.[4] The population density was 110 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Agusan del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. "Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte Profile". PhilAtlas.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  6. "Municipal: Kitcharao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. "Kitcharao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  9. "Republic Act No. 3842 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Kitcharao in the Province of Agusan". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 22 June 1963. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  10. Municipality of Kitcharao (2010-09-13). "History of Kitcharao". Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  11. National Statistical Coordination Board (2006-02-27). "2006 Factsheet". Archived from the original on 2006-05-28. Retrieved 2006-06-24.
  12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  13. "Province of Agusan del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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