| Masbate's 3rd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
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 Location of Masbate within the Philippines | |
| Province | Masbate |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Population | 326,903 (2020)[1] |
| Electorate | 216,086 (2022)[2] |
| Major settlements | 8 LGUs
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| Area | 1,284.05 km2 (495.77 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1987 |
| Representative | Wilton T. Kho |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
Masbate's 3rd congressional district is one of the three congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Masbate. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district encompasses the eastern half of Masbate Island consisting of the municipalities of Cataingan, Cawayan, Dimasalang, Esperanza, Palanas, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer and Uson.[4] It is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Wilton T. Kho of the Lakas–CMD.[5]
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Number and Turn-Out of Registered Voters and Voters Who Actually Voted by City/Municipality May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved February 15, 2021.