Magdiwang Town Profile
Population & Household (September 1995 Census)
Total Population: 11,447
Household Population: 11,444
Number of Households: 2,328
Average Household Size: 4.91
Race: Mixed races of mainly Malays, Chinese and Spanish
Political Structure
Head of Government: Elected Municipal Mayor assisted by Elected Municipal Vice Mayor.
Law Making Body: 12 Elected Municipal Councilors.
Basic Political Unit: Barangay, headed by elected Barrio Captains. There are several Barangays or barrios in Magdiwang.
General Information
Law Enforcement: National Police Force, headed by a Chief of Police having about 5 to 8 police subordinates.
Public Land Transportation: Jeepneys, tricycles, Buses
Telecommunications: Fixed line and mobile IDD and Local Telephones
Public Utilities: Clean Water from mountain spring and underground water source, 220vac Electricity, LPGas
Educational System: Adopted American System of Education at Elementary and High School Levels.
Trade and Industry: Agriculture, Fishing, Furniture Fabrications, Native Arts & Crafts, Wholesale, Retail, Tourism, Labor/ Talent Export and Overseas Remittance.
Geographical Location: Sibuyan Island, Province of Romblon in Central Philippines.
Accessibility: 1 hour by Light Airplane from Manila; 2 days by ship from Lucena or Batangas; 1 hour by pumpboat from the provincial capital Romblon, Romblon.
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