Labason

Labason, officially the Municipality of Labason (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Labason; Subanen: Benwa Labason; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Labason; Tagalog: Bayan ng Labason), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,934 people. [4]

Labason
Municipality
Municipality of Labason
Flag
Seal
Motto(s): 
Abante Labason
Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Labason highlighted
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Labason
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°03′53″N 122°31′12″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Norte
District 3rd district
FoundedAugust 12, 1947
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEddie T. Quimbo
 • Vice MayorVirgilio J. Go
 • RepresentativeIsagani S. Amatong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate28,513 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total169.58 km2 (65.48 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
10.9 m (35.8 ft)
Highest elevation
669 m (2,195 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [4]
 • Total43,934
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
 • Households
9,050
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence45.18% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱172,494,000.00 (2020)
 • Assets₱416,939,000.00 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱194,135,000.00 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱55,136,000.00 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityZamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7119
PSGC
097205000
IDD : area code +63 (0)65
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tagalog
Websitewww.labason.gov.ph

Labason's commercial buildings have improved over the past years.

Murcielagos Island is within the municipal jurisdiction of Labason.

Etymology

The name “Labason” before it came to be had a number of names.  Several versions regarding its derivation were gathered, but the most widely known among them is that Labason is from the word “Lab-as”, a Visayan term which means “Fresh Fish”.  This place was known for its abundance of fresh fish and it is till even up to now.  Early traders called it “Lab-asan”.[6]

History

The original inhabitants of this place and other sitios were Subanons who lived a nomadic life. Later, Muslim missionaries claimed them as their subjects.

Economic and social conditions of the native were improved when Labason was made a Municipal District. The people taught and encouraged to plant crops, raised all sorts of agricultural products and domesticated farm animals.

In accordance with the Code of Mindanao and Sulu, on July 10, 1916, this place was transformed into a municipal district, making Panganuran the seat of government under Zamboanga. The extent of its jurisdiction was from Baliguian to Banigan.  Due to the increase in population and other factors favorable to development that then existed, the seat of government was transferred from Panganuran to Labason.

Mandag Kawan, a Subano, was appointed as the first municipal district president with Don Juan Moro as the vice president. Later Don Juan Moro also became the first district president when Labason became the seat of government and then followed by District President Hatib Layling, a Muslim with Bagti Sangkayan as vice president.

Gil Sanchez, Sr. and Nemesio Fortich were the first Christian president and vice president respectively. They served their district from 1934 to 1937.

When Sindangan was created into a municipality, Labason become one of its barrios. Years later, the socio-economic condition of Labason has improved and the people felt the need to be independent from Sindangan.  Such wish was granted in 1948.

By virtue of Executive No. 79 signed by the late President Manuel Roxas on August 12, 1947, Labason was created into a municipality.[7]

In 1959, the sitios of Bacong, Gabong, Pitawe and Banga-an were constituted into the barrio of Pitawe.[8]

Geography

Barangays

Labason is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.

  • Antonino (Poblacion)
  • Balas
  • Bobongan
  • Dansalan
  • Gabu
  • Gil Sanchez
  • Imelda
  • Immaculada
  • Kipit
  • La Union
  • Lapatan
  • Lawagan
  • Lawigan
  • Lopoc (Poblacion)
  • Malintuboan
  • New Salvacion
  • Osukan
  • Patawag
  • San Isidro
  • Ubay

Climate
Climate data for Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 96
(3.8)		 79
(3.1)		 117
(4.6)		 127
(5.0)		 239
(9.4)		 301
(11.9)		 286
(11.3)		 283
(11.1)		 255
(10.0)		 272
(10.7)		 188
(7.4)		 115
(4.5)		 2,358
(92.8)
Average rainy days 17.3 16.0 19.7 21.6 29.0 29.0 29.7 29.1 28.5 28.9 25.3 20.0 294.1
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics
Population census of Labason
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 5,745—    
1948 8,633+4.63%
1960 14,204+4.24%
1970 23,999+5.38%
1975 32,879+6.52%
1980 36,047+1.86%
1990 24,994−3.60%
1995 28,515+2.50%
2000 33,528+3.53%
2007 40,420+2.61%
2010 40,375−0.04%
2015 41,357+0.46%
2020 43,934+1.20%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12][13]

Economy

References
  1.  Municipality of Labason | (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. https://www.philatlas.com/mindanao/r09/zamboanga-del-norte/labason.html.
  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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  6. "Historical Background".
  7. "Historical Background".
  8. "R.A. No. 2104, An Act Creating the Barrio of Pitawe in the Municipality of Labason, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
  9. "Labason: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  13. "Province of Zamboanga del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  19. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
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