Asuncion

Asuncion is a municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 62,929 people. The municipality is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. It was established on August 1, 1948, as New Leyte by combining the municipal districts of Saug and Camansa, and was later renamed Saug and finally Asuncion in 1957. The town is named after Our Lady of the Assumption. Asuncion is part of the Davao Region and is primarily an agricultural area. The municipality has a local government unit headed by a mayor. It is not a commercial brand or company, but a local government unit.

The municipality of New Leyte was established on August 1, 1948 by combining the municipal districts of Saug and Camansa, pursuant to Executive Order No. 156 as signed by President Elpidio Quirino. The same year in September 13, New Leyte was renamed to Saug pursuant to Executive Order No. 173 signed once again by President Quirino, after its largest settlement which used to be one of the two municipal districts before the merger. Finally, Saug was once more renamed as Asuncion, named after Our Lady of the Assumption, pursuant to Republic Act No. 1675 approved on June 20, 1957. In 1955, the barrio (barangay) of New Sabonga was transferred to the town of Compostela. On May 8, 1967, following the division of Davao, Asuncion became part of the new province of Davao del Norte. In 2004, Barangays Igangon, Kipalili, Sabangan, Sawata, Santo Niño, and Mamangan were transferred to create what is now the municipality of Sawata.

• Established as New Leyte by combining Saug and Camansa.

• Renamed to Saug.

• Renamed to Asuncion.

• Barrio New Sabonga transferred to Compostela.

• Became part of Davao del Norte province.

• Barangays transferred to create Sawata municipality.

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