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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]

Dapa
Municipality
Municipality of Dapa
Dapa from the Philippine Sea
Map of Surigao del Norte with Dapa highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Dapa
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°45′28″N 126°03′10″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCaraga
ProvinceSurigao del Norte
District 1st district
Barangays29 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorElizabeth T. Matugas
  Vice MayorFrancisco M. Gonzales
  RepresentativeFrancisco Jose F. Matugas II
  Electorate20,865 voters (2019)
Area
  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
5,129
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence38.11% (2018)[4]
  Revenue₱143,082,317.51 (2020)
  Assets₱404,811,871.03 (2020)
  Expenditure₱91,865,123.88 (2020)
  Liabilities₱23,218,042.59 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricitySiargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8417
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)86
Native languagesSurigaonon
Agusan
Cebuano
Tagalog

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.

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
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)
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 days 20.0 16.2 18.3 17.5 24.0 26.7 27.5 27.5 26.5 26.4 23.8 21.0 275.4
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

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



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. Census of Population (2020). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Dapa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Surigao del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "International events boost tourism industry in Siargao Island". The eSeoulpost. Retrieved 28 Oct 2019.
  11. "Siargao Sports Complex". Mindanao Economic Boom on Facebook. Retrieved 12 Mar 2018.



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