Zarraga, officially the Municipality of Zarraga (, , ), is a

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in the

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of ,

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,305 people. Zarraga is north from

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Geography

Barangays

Zarraga is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Balud Lilo-an * Balud I * Balud II * Dawis Centro * Dawis Norte * Dawis Sur * Gines * Inagdangan Centro * Inagdangan Norte * Inagdangan Sur * Jalaud Norte * Jalaud Sur * Libongcogon * Malunang * Pajo * Ilawod Poblacion * Ilaya Poblacion * Sambag * Sigangao * Talauguis * Talibong * Tubigan * Tuburan * Tuburan Sulbod - this barangay was transferred from Santa Barbara in 1948.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Zarraga was 27,305 people, with a density of .

Economy

References

External links

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