Placer, Masbate
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| Coordinates: 11°52′N 123°55′E / 11.867°N 123.917°ECoordinates: 11°52′N 123°55′E / 11.867°N 123.917°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Barangays | 35 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joshur Judd S. Lanete II |
| Area | |
| • Total | 193.03 km2 (74.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 55,438 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5408 |
| Dialing code | 56 |
Placer is a second class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 55,438 people.
Placer was created as a municipality from the barrio of the same name which used to belong to Cataingan, Masbate, by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948.
Placer is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.
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