RP registers over 42,000 barangays, says NSCB
“The Philippines is already composed of 42,008 barangays,” this was the statement of the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB).
According to NSCB Secretary General Romulo Virola in a press release, “13 new barangays were created last year that added to the masterlist of the Philippine Standard Geographic Code.”
As of December 31,2008, the Philippines is already composed of 17 regions, 81 provinces, 136 cities with 1,495 municipalities and 42,008 barangays, the NSCB said. (PIA)
