Dapa, Surigao del Norte

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Dapa
Municipality
Municipality of Dapa
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Dapa from the Philippine Sea
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Seal
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Map of Surigao del Norte with Dapa highlighted
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Dapa
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°45′28″N126°03′10″E / 9.7578°N 126.0528°E / 9.7578; 126.0528
Country Philippines
Region Caraga
Province Surigao del Norte
District 1st district
Barangays 29 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • 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
[2]
 • Total91.90 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]
 • Total29,006
 • Density320/km2 (820/sq mi)
 •  Households
6,591
Economy
 •  Income class 4th municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
38.11
% (2018) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 143.1 million (2020)
 •  Assets ₱ 404.8 million (2020)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 91.87 million (2020)
 •  Liabilities ₱ 23.22 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySiargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8417
PSGC
166707000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)86
Native languages Surigaonon
Agusan
Cebuano
Tagalog

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]

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Geography

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

Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

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

Climate data for Dapa, Surigao del Norte
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °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)
Average low °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 days20.016.218.317.524.026.727.527.526.526.423.821.0275.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [5]

Demographics

Population census of Dapa
YearPop.±% 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

Siargao Sports Complex under construction SIARGAO SPORTS COMPLEX (UNDER CONSTRUCTION).jpg
Siargao Sports Complex under construction

The Siargao 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

Telecommunication

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.

Education

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:

Media

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References

  1. ↑   Municipality of Dapa | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. 1 2 Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Dapa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  6. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ↑ "Province of Surigao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. ↑ "International events boost tourism industry in Siargao Island". The eSeoulpost. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
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