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Maria, Siquijor
Municipality in Siquijor, Philippines
Municipality in Siquijor, Philippines
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|---|---|---|
| name | ||
| image_skyline | File:Maria, Siquijor Town Hall.JPG | |
| image_caption | Maria Town Hall | |
| image_flag | Flag_of_Maria,_Siquijor.png | |
| flag_size | 120x80px | |
| seal_size | 100x80px | |
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| mapframe | yes | |
| pushpin_map | Philippines | |
| pushpin_label_position | left | |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location within the | |
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| subdivision_type | Country | |
| subdivision_name | Philippines | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region | |
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| subdivision_type2 | Province | |
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| subdivision_type3 | District | |
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| established_title | Founded | |
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| parts_type | Barangays | |
| parts_style | para | |
| p1 | (see Barangays) | |
| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Roselyn T. Asok (PFP) | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Meynard R. Asok (PFP) | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Zaldy Villa (Lakas) | |
| leader_title3 | Municipal Council | |
| leader_name3 | {{PH Town Council | |
| 1 | Ronald Guy B. Magpiong | |
| 2 | Candelaria A. Aninipo | |
| 3 | Meinrad Mark M. Magsayo | |
| 4 | Maribeth D. Adlao | |
| 5 | Chuser C. Samson | |
| 6 | Rivian L. Perez | |
| 7 | Jose M. Maglangit, Jr. | |
| 8 | Rosally U. Gabas | |
| leader_title4 | Electorate | |
| leader_name4 | voters (electorate_point_in_time}} | ) |
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| elevation_m | ||
| elevation_max_m | 448 | |
| elevation_min_m | 0 | |
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| population_density_km2 | auto | |
| population_blank1_title | Households | |
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| timezone | PST | |
| utc_offset | +8 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code | |
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| demographics_type1 | Economy | |
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| demographics1_title2 | Poverty incidence | |
| demographics1_info2 | % () | |
| demographics1_title3 | Revenue | |
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| demographics1_title4 | Revenue rank | |
| demographics1_title5 | Assets | |
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| demographics1_title6 | Assets rank | |
| demographics1_title7 | IRA | |
| demographics1_title8 | IRA rank | |
| demographics1_title9 | Expenditure | |
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| demographics1_title10 | Liabilities | |
| demographics1_info10 | ||
| demographics_type2 | Service provider | |
| demographics2_title1 | Electricity | |
| demographics2_info1 | ||
| demographics2_title2 | Water | |
| demographics2_title3 | Telecommunications | |
| demographics2_title4 | Cable TV | |
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| blank1_name_sec1 | Native languages | |
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| blank2_name_sec1 | Crime index | |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Major religions | |
| blank2_name_sec2 | Feast date | |
| blank3_name_sec2 | Catholic diocese | |
| blank4_name_sec2 | Patron saint | |
| blank4_info_sec2 | Our Lady of Divine Providence |
Maria, officially the Municipality of Maria (; ), is a municipality in the province of Siquijor, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,146 people.
The name change from the previous local name, Kangmenia, was made by Spanish friars in 1880 to honor Mary, mother of Jesus. Maria is 32 km from the provincial capital Siquijor.
Geography
Barangays
Maria is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Education
The public schools in the town of Maria are administered by one school district under the Schools Division of Siquijor.
Elementary schools:
- Bogo Elementary School — Bogo
- Candaping Elementary School — Candaping B
- Cantaroc Elementary School — Cantaroc B
- Cantugbas Elementary School — Cantugbas
- Lico-an Elementary School — Lico-an
- Lilo-an Elementary School — Lilo-an
- Logucan Elementary School — Logucan
- Minalulan Elementary School — Minalulan
- Nabutay Elementary School — Nabutay
- Pisong A Elementary School — Pisong A
- Pisong B Elementary School — Pisong B
High schools:
- Candaping National High School — Candaping B
Integrated schools:
- Maria Integrated School (formerly Maria CS) — Poblacion Norte
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- (July 17, 2024). "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President".
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