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'''Jabonga''', officially the '''Municipality of Jabonga''' ({{langx|ceb|Lungsod sa Jabonga}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Jabonga}}), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,937 people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}
==Geography== According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of {{convert|293|km2}}{{PSGC detail|area}} constituting {{percentage|293|2,730.24|2|pad=yes}} of the {{convert|2,730.24|km2|2|adj=mid|-}} total area of Agusan del Norte.
Jabonga is bounded by Kitcharao and Surigao del Norte to the north; Butuan Bay to the west; Tubay and Santiago to the south; Surigao del Sur to the east. It is {{Convert|60|km}} from Butuan City.
The topography of the land features plain to rolling and hills. Among the municipalities, Jabonga ranks first in total area and number of farms (464) mostly owned by individuals. It has one of the 36 crop storage facilities of the province. Its major crops are coconut, rice, corn, timber and both fresh and sea-water fish.
===Climate=== {{Weather box | location = Jabonga, Agusan del Norte | width = auto | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 27 | Jan low C = 23 | Feb high C = 27 | Feb low C = 23 | Mar high C = 28 | Mar low C = 23 | Apr high C = 29 | Apr low C = 23 | May high C = 30 | May low C = 24 | Jun high C = 29 | Jun low C = 25 | Jul high C = 29 | Jul low C = 24 | Aug high C = 29 | Aug low C = 24 | Sep high C = 29 | Sep low C = 24 | Oct high C = 29 | Oct low C = 24 | Nov high C = 28 | Nov low C = 24 | Dec high C = 28 | Dec low C = 23 | Jan precipitation mm = 210 | Feb precipitation mm = 161 | Mar precipitation mm = 123 | Apr precipitation mm = 85 | May precipitation mm = 148 | Jun precipitation mm = 186 | Jul precipitation mm = 164 | Aug precipitation mm = 157 | Sep precipitation mm = 141 | Oct precipitation mm = 190 | Nov precipitation mm = 223 | Dec precipitation mm = 200 | Jan rain days = 21.0 | Feb rain days = 16.8 | Mar rain days = 18.5 | Apr rain days = 18.2 | May rain days = 24.9 | Jun rain days = 27.7 | Jul rain days = 28.4 | Aug rain days = 27.0 | Sep rain days = 26.1 | Oct rain days = 27.6 | Nov rain days = 24.6 | Dec rain days = 22.0 | source 1 = Meteoblue<ref name="met_norms"> {{cite web | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/jabonga_philippines_1710399 | title = Jabonga: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | accessdate = 2 February 2020 }}</ref> | date = 2 February 2020 }}
===Barangays=== Jabonga is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.{{PSGC detail|nscb}} Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. thumb|upright=1.1|{{center|'''Political map of Jabonga'''}} {{PH brgy table lite|top}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205003| A. Beltran (''Camalig'') | 1077| 1149}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205001| Baleguian | 2301| 2136}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205002| Bangonay | 3361| 3073}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205004| Bunga | 842| 951}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205005| Colorado | 1858| 1570}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205006| Cuyago | 1949| 2015}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205007| Libas | 1437| 1455}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205008| Magdagooc | 1585| 1464}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205009| Magsaysay | 1117| 1155}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205010| Maraiging | 526| 507}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205011| Poblacion (''Jabonga'')| 4004| 3713}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205012| San Jose | 921| 977}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205013| San Pablo | 1299| 957}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205014| San Vicente | 1611| 1747}} {{PH brgy table lite|160205015| Santo Niño | 967| 964}} {{PH brgy table lite|bottom|23833}}
==Demographics== {{Philippine Census | align= none | title= Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}} | 1903 = {{PH census population|1903}} | 1918 = {{PH census population|1918}} | 1939 = {{PH census population|1939}} | 1948 = {{PH census population|1948}} | 1960 = {{PH census population|1960}} | 1970 = {{PH census population|1970}} | 1975 = {{PH census population|1975}} | 1980 = {{PH census population|1980}} | 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}} | 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}} | 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}} | 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}} | 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}} | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}} | 2030 = | footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} }}
In the 2024 census, Jabonga had a population of 25,937.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} The population density was {{convert|{{sigfig|25,937/293|2}}|PD/km2}}. {{clear left}}
== Economy == {{PH poverty incidence}} Jabonga is home of the 24.9 mW Lake Mainit Hydro Power Plant that will serves Agusan del Norte.<ref name="LakeMainitHydro">{{cite web|title=PBBM hopes for more renewable energy projects|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1205429|website=Philippine News Agency|access-date=12 July 2023|quote=During the inauguration of the 24.9-megawatt (MW) Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, Marcos expressed hope that the private sector would continue to help his administration in realizing its goal of advancing "affordable, reliable, and clean" energy in the country.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peralta-Malonzo |first=Third Anne |date=2023-07-12 |title=Lake Mainit Hydro Power Plant in Agusan del Norte inaugurated |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/lake-mainit-hydro-power-plant-in-agusan-del-norte-inaugurated |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
== Culture ==
===Festivals and celebrations=== * '''Sumayajaw Festival'''- Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption. * '''Baoto Festival'''- Held annually, this is a regional race for native wooden barotos, the main event is the 30K Paddling Marathon. Other activities include tree planting, adventure skills clinic, triathlon, airsoft match and bikini open.
==Transportation==
===By land=== Jabonga is accessible by bus from Bachelor Express, Davao Metro Shuttle, or Surigao Bus via Butuan-Surigao routes or vice versa. There are also vans, jeep and multi-cabs that have routes towards both Surigao City and Butuan which are stationed in Jabonga Integrated Land Transport Terminal.
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== * [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code] * [http://jabongaagusan.wordpress.com Municipal Website Blog of Jabonga]
{{Geographic location | Centre = Jabonga | North = {{nowrap|Mainit, Surigao del Norte}} / ''Lake Mainit'' / Kitcharao | Northeast = {{nowrap|Claver, Surigao del Norte}} | East = {{nowrap|Carrascal, Surigao del Sur}} | South = Santiago | Southwest = Tubay | West = ''Bohol Sea'' | Northwest = {{nowrap|Malimono, Surigao del Norte}} }} {{Agusan del Norte|state=expanded}} {{Authority control}}
Category:Municipalities of Agusan del Norte Category:Populated places on Lake Mainit