Sabtang is a 6th class municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it had a population of 1,465 people in 353 households.
Sabtang | |
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 Map of Batanes showing the location of Sabtang. | |
| Province | Batanes |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Max Babalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.70 km2 (15.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 1,465 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3904 |
| Income class | 5th class |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,737 | — |
| 1995 | 1,434 | −3.53% |
| 2000 | 1,678 | +3.43% |
| 2007 | 1,465 | −1.85% |
| 2010 | 1,637 | +4.12% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[1] | ||
Sabtang is the southernmost island municipality of the Batanes island group which is composed of Sabtang Island and two nearby smaller islands: Ivuhos and Dequey. The municipality is known for its lighthouse and the old stone houses of the Ivatan villages of Chavayan and Savidug. Like Batan Island to the north, Sabtang also has a few Mission-style churches and white sand beaches.
Barangays
Sabtang is politically subdivided into 6 barangays.
- Chavayan
- Malakdang (Pob.)
- Nakanmuan
- Savidug
- Sinakan (Pob.)
- Sumnanga
Gallery
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San Vicenter Ferrer Church -
A quiet beach in Sabtang Island
References
- ^ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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