- Mambajao, Camiguin
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Mambajao is a 3rd class[1] municipality in the province of Camiguin, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Camiguin.[1] According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 30,806 people in 5,978 households.[2]
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History
In 1942, the Japanese forces landed in the capital town of Mambajao, Camiguin.
In 1945, the Filipino forces of the 6th and 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army landed on the beaches of the capital town of Mambajao, Camiguin by the founded the battles attacked by the Japanese Imperial forces in World War II during the Battle of Camiguin.
Mambajao is celebrating its 153 founding anniversary Way back 1855 when it proclaims as a municipality
Barangays
Mambajao is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.[1][3]
- Agoho
- Anito
- Balbagon
- Baylao
- Benhaan
- Bug-ong
- Kuguita
- Magting
- Naasag
- Pandan
- Poblacion
- Soro-soro
- Tagdo
- Tupsan
- Yumbing
- Umycco
References
External links
- Official Website of the Municipality of Mambajao, Camiguin
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
Municipalities Categories:- Municipalities of Camiguin
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