Quiz on Local Government Units in the Philippines

What is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines?

• City

• Barangay

• Municipality

• Province

Who oversees the barangay?

• Municipal Mayor

• Sangguniang Bayan Members

• Barangay Captain

• Barangay Secretary

What is the minimum population required for the creation of a barangay in highly urbanized cities?

• 2,000 inhabitants

• 15,000 inhabitants

• 5,000 inhabitants

• 10,000 inhabitants

What is the role of the municipal vice mayor in the Sangguniang Bayan?

• Secretary

• Barangay Captain

• Ex officio presiding officer

• Voting member

How many municipalities are there in the Philippines as of March 31, 2016?

• 1,800

• 1,200

• 1,489

• 1,600

What is the average annual income requirement for a first-class province?

• P 360 M or more

• P 450 M or more

• P 180 M or more

• P 270 M or more

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the creation of a municipality?

• Must be a coastal area

• Land area of at least 50 sq. km.

• Population of at least 25,000

• Average annual income of P2,500,000

What is the legislative body of a city called?

• Barangay Council

• Provincial Board

• Sangguniang Bayan

• Sangguniang Panlungsod

What is the minimum population for a highly urbanized city?

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 100,000

• 400,000

Which city is classified as a highly urbanized city?

• Bacoor

• Dumaguete

• Makati

• Tagum