Dimasalang | |
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Municipality | |
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Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°ECoordinates: 12°11′N 123°52′E / 12.183°N 123.867°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Bicol (Region V) |
Province | Masbate |
District | 3rd district |
Barangays | 20 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Henry J. Naga |
Area | |
• Total | 148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 25,245 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
Zip Code | 5403 |
IDD : area code | 56 |
Dimasalang is a fourth class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,245 people.
In 1951 the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Sta. Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.
Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.