Bobon, officially the Municipality of Bobon (Waray: Bungto han Bobon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bobon), is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,266 people.[4]
Bobon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Bobon | |
 Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church | |
 Flag | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Bobon highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Bobon | |
.svg)  Bobon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°31′N 124°34′E / 12.52°N 124.57°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Reny “Jing” A. Celespara |
| • Vice Mayor | Ligaya Tagros-Uy |
| • Representative | Paul R. Daza |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 17,611 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 130.00 km2 (50.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 26,964 |
| • Density | 207.42/km2 (537.20/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,884 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 22.54 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 179.4 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 679.5 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 137.4 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 135.4 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6401 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Etymology
editThe name of the municipality stems from two main local narratives centered around its unique geography and abundant freshwater:
- Bonbon meaning fine sand or coral, which reflects the town's low-lying coastal geography, where digging 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) deep revealed a thick layer of coral reef and white sand that naturally filters the ground into a potable water.
- Bobon, Bicolano word for "well," named by Bicolano fishermen and Spanish conquistadors who took refuge during a storm, discovered a massive natural well of fresh drinking water, and permanently settled around it.[5]
History
editOn July 25, 1949, barrios Aguadahan, Bag-ong Saban, Buenavista, Carangian, Giratag, Jamoog, Rosario, Salhag, and Tubigdanao were excised from Bobon to form the new independent municipality of San Jose, by virtue of Executive Order No. 248.[6] Initially part of the undivided province of Samar, the municipality later became part of the new province of Northern Samar, following the 1965 Samar division plebiscite in November.[7]
On June 21, 1969, several northern island barrios of Bobon were excised to form the independent municipality of Biri.[5][8]
Geography
editThe town borders with Catarman in the east, San Jose and Victoria in the west, Lope de Vega to the southeast, and Calbayog in Samar in the south.
Barangays
editClimate
edit| Climate data for Bobon, Northern Samar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °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[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,107 | — |
| 1918 | 9,145 | +2.73% |
| 1939 | 15,449 | +2.53% |
| 1948 | 24,287 | +5.16% |
| 1960 | 12,852 | −5.16% |
| 1970 | 10,143 | −2.34% |
| 1975 | 10,849 | +1.36% |
| 1980 | 12,702 | +3.20% |
| 1990 | 13,687 | +0.75% |
| 1995 | 15,800 | +2.73% |
| 2000 | 16,851 | +1.39% |
| 2007 | 19,765 | +2.22% |
| 2010 | 20,956 | +2.15% |
| 2015 | 23,668 | +2.34% |
| 2020 | 25,964 | +1.97% |
| 2024 | 27,266 | +1.18% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14] | ||
Economy
editEducation
edit- Balat Balud Elementary School
- ETBMSF- Eladio T. Balite Memorial School of Fisheries
- CRAFTSMEN- Bobon School For Philippine Craftsmen
- PCU- Philippine Christian University (Asia College)
- BCES- Bobon Central Elementary School
- SES- Salvation Elementary School
- MES- Magsaysay Elementary School
- DES- Dancalan Elementary School
- AES- Acereda Elementary School
- JPLES- Jose P. Laurel Elementary School
- TES- Trujillo Elementary School
- Seno Memorial Institute (formerly Bobon Catholic Institute) – not in operation anymore as of 14 October 2008
- Quezon Elementary School
- Santander Elementary School
- E.duran Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
- Somoroy Elementary School
- Calantiao Elementary School
- Arellano Elementary School
References
edit- ↑ Municipality of Bobon | (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 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- 1 2 "History". Municipality of Bobon. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Executive Order No. 248 (25 July 1949), An Act Creating the Municipality of Biri in the Province of Northern Samar, retrieved 17 May 2026
- ↑ Republic Act No. 4221 (19 June 1965), An Act Creating the Provinces of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar, retrieved 17 May 2026
- ↑ Republic Act No. 5500 (21 June 1969), An Act Creating the Municipality of Biri in the Province of Northern Samar, retrieved 17 May 2026
- ↑ "Bobon, Northern Samar : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ 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". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 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.
- ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
External links
edit- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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