Santo Niño, Malaybalay Explained

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Subdivision Name: Philippines
Native Name:Kabegén
Native Name Lang:Binukid
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name3:Basakan
Leader Title:Chairman
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Leader Name:Jimmy Edama
Governing Body:Sangguniang Barangay
Subdivision Name1: Bukidnon
Government Type:Barangay Council
Established Date:1986
Established Title:Barangayhood
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name2: Malaybalay
Subdivision Type2:City
Other Name:Cabugon
Blank Name Sec2:IRA
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Santo Niño (Binukid: Kabegén) is a rural barangay in the Basakan District of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,675 people. It is bordered to the north by Simaya and San Martin, to the east by Sinanglanan and Apo Macote, to the south by Nabag-o of the City of Valencia, and to the west by Bangcud and Mailag.

It is an agricultural village where rice is a major product. It was formerly known as Cabugon or Kabegén which means a place of fruit bats[2] and was converted into a barangay in 1986 by virtue of Republic Act no. 3590.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CY 2021 Monthly internal revenue allotment for barangays, Region X, Bukidnon. Department of Budget and Management.
  2. Book: Binukid dictionary.. 1992. Linguistic Society of the Philippines. 971-10-5923-1. Manila. 29526989.
  3. Web site: STO. NIÑO – THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MALAYBALAY. May 14, 2021. en-US.
  4. Web site: Republic Act No. 3590. May 14, 2021. lawphil.net.