Uson
Municipality in Masbate, Philippines
Municipality in Bicol Region, Philippines
Uson
Municipality
Municipality of Uson
Beach and Mangroves of Uson
Beach and Mangroves of Uson
Flag of Uson
Flag
Map of Masbate with Uson highlighted
Map of Masbate with Uson highlighted
Interactive map of Uson
Uson is located in Philippines
Uson
Uson
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°13′31″N 123°47′00″E / 12.2253°N 123.7834°E / 12.2253; 123.7834
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceMasbate
District 3rd district
Barangays35 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorSalvadora O. Sanchez
 • Vice MayorFelipe U. Sanchez
 • RepresentativeWilton T. Kho
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Schedar O. Sanchez
  • Jhona S. Villacorta
  • Hernando A. Valenzuela
  • Marijean C. Mondares-Lim
  • Dante C. Sia
  • Angelina R. Bandol
  • Liza C. Orbiso
  • Alvin Louie M. Lim
 • Electorate35,375 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
163.20 km2 (63.01 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Highest elevation
253 m (830 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
56,410
 • Density345.6/km2 (895.2/sq mi)
 • Households
12,964
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
27.38
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 264.6 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 727.8 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 169.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 130 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMasbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5402
PSGC
0504121000
IDD : area code +63 (0)56
Native languagesMasbateño
Tagalog
Websiteusonmasbate.gov.ph

Uson, officially the Municipality of Uson, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 56,410 people.[5]

History

Uson was created as a municipality through Executive Order No. 244 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on July 18, 1949.[6]

In November 1966, municipal councilor Jose Regular Sr. was killed trying to defend residents and mayor Luciano G. Capellan in the barrio Buenavista from a frenzied assailant with a bolo knife; the assailant, known only as "Bravante", was later killed by the townsfolk themselves.[7]

Geography

Uson is bounded by the municipality of Mobo on the north with the Balatucan river; on the east Uson is bounded by the Barangay Balocawe of the municipality of Dimasalang; on the south it is bounded by the Baldosa river and Palo Bandera of Cawayan; on the west the municipality is bounded by Milagros. Uson is 38 kilometres (24 mi) southeast of Masbate City and located on Uson Bay which has an approximate area of 15 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).

With and elevation of 604 metres (1,982 ft) above sea level, Mount Uac is the highest point of the municipality. The mountain borders the three municipalities of Uson, Mobo and Milagros.

Uson has several rivers, including Balucaw River, Buenavista River, Buracan River, Calpi River, Dap-dap River, Mongahay River, Pinangapugan (Quezon) River, and the Sawang River which all flow into Uson Bay. East of the poblacion a lake can be found, Lake Calero.

Seismic activity

The Philippine Fault System from which almost all of the recorded strong earthquakes in the Philippines emanated, traverses eastern Uson. As a result, strong seismic activity in the form of frequent earthquakes can be experienced. Link to PHIVOLCS website

Climate

Climate data for Uson, Masbate
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 39
(1.5) 		34
(1.3) 		42
(1.7) 		36
(1.4) 		73
(2.9) 		109
(4.3) 		118
(4.6) 		108
(4.3) 		129
(5.1) 		136
(5.4) 		112
(4.4) 		89
(3.5) 		1,025
(40.4)
Average rainy days 12.6 9.7 12.0 13.0 20.5 25.3 26.2 24.8 25.2 25.9 21.9 17.9 235
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Barangays

Uson is politically subdivided into 35 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Arado
  • Armenia
  • Aurora
  • Badling
  • Bonifacio
  • Buenasuerte
  • Buenavista
  • Campana
  • Candelaria
  • Centro
  • Crossing
  • Dapdap
  • Del Carmen
  • Del Rosario
  • Libertad
  • Madao
  • Mabini
  • Magsaysay
  • Marcella
  • Miaga
  • Mongahay
  • Morocborocan
  • Mabuhay
  • Paguihaman
  • Panicijan
  • Poblacion
  • Quezon
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Mateo
  • San Ramon
  • San Vicente
  • Santo Cristo
  • Sawang
  • Simawa

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Uson was 56,410 people,[14] with a density of 350 inhabitants per square kilometre or 910 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Uson

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
67.94
2003
62.23
2006
54.50
2009
42.92
2012
50.90
2015
47.43
2018
36.45
2021
27.38

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[23] These are the:

  • Uson North Schools District
  • Uson South Schools District

Primary and elementary schools

  • Arado Elementary School
  • Armenia Elementary School
  • Aurora Elementary School
  • Badling Elementary School
  • Bonifacio Elementary School
  • Buenasuerte Elementary School
  • Buenavista Central School
  • Campana Elementary School
  • Candelaria Elementary School
  • Crossing Elementary School
  • Dapdap Elementary School
  • Del Carmen Elementary School
  • Del Rosario Elementary School
  • Eugenio C. Clores Sr. Elementary School
  • Felix S. Merioles Elementary School
  • Ilihan Elementary School
  • Libertad Elementary School
  • Mabini Elementary School
  • Madao Elementary School
  • Magsaysay Elementary School
  • Marcella Elementary School
  • Miaga Elementary School
  • Mongahay Elementary School
  • Morocborocan Elementary School
  • Nabuhay Elementary School
  • Paguihaman Elementary School
  • Panisijan Elementary School
  • Quezon Elementary School
  • San Isidro Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • San Ramon Elementary School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • Sawang Elementary School
  • Simawa Elementary School
  • Sto. Cristo Elementary School
  • Uson Central School

Secondary schools

  • Buenavista National High School
  • Centro Integrated School
  • Del Carmen National High School
  • Masbate Institute of Science and Technology
  • San Ramon National High School
  • Simawa National High School
  • Temistocles A. Merioles Sr. Memorial High School
  • Uson National High School

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Uson | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Executive Order No. 244, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "This town councilor is a hero". The Manila Times. Masbate, Masbate: The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. PNS. November 3, 1966. p. 2-B.
  8. ^ "Uson: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  9. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  17. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  18. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  19. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  20. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  22. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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