Maasin City

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official_name = The City of Maasin
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Philippines
subdivision_type1 = Region
subdivision_name1 = Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
subdivision_type2 = Province
subdivision_name2 = Southern Leyte
subdivision_type3 = Districts
subdivision_name3 = Legislative district of Southern Leyte
subdivision_type4 = Barangays
subdivision_name4 = 70 Barangays
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area_total_km2 = 211.70
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population_total = 79,737
population_density_km2 = 376.65
timezone = PST
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 6600
area_code = 53

Maasin City is a 4th class city in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. It is the capital city of Southern Leyte. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 79,737. [ [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?provCode=086400000&provName=SOUTHERN+LEYTE&regCode=08&regName=REGION+VIII+(Eastern+Visayas)] , NTSC Philippine Standard Geographic Codes]

In 2000, Maasin was converted into a city. [ [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/factsheet/pdf01/fs1_01.asp NSCB - 2001 Factsheet - 12 New Cities Created] , July-December 2000.]

Barangays

Maasin City is politically subdivided into 70 barangays.

Places of Interest

. Formally, "Our Lady of the Assumption", residents commonly call it the Mother Mary Shrine. Located atop a hill adjacent to the small coastal plane occupied by the city, the shrine is visible for many miles. Access is exclusively by means of a long stairway up the side of the hill.

References

External links

* [http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/maasin-city/ Official Website of Maasin City]
* [http://www.maasincity.com/ Maasin City Website]
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://www.batch2006.com/visit_maasin_s-leyte.htm More photos and information on Maasin City]
* [http://cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/eddieflorano8-05.m3u Preview "Maasin City" Song] From the "Looking Back" album of Eddie Florano. Available at Apple+Itunes.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrfAeeANclM "MAASIN CITY" Song - YouTube]