Uson is a 3rd class coastal municipality of Masbate Province in the Bicol Region, Philippines.

Profile of Uson Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Eastern part of Masbate Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Dimasalang (east), Cawayan (south), Milagros (southwest), Mobo (west)
Area –> 163.20 km2 (63.01 sq mi
Population –> 56,168 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 123,742,362.83
Barangays –> 35
Terrain –> Hilly with coastal Plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Coconut, Fish, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Masbateno, Bicolano, Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 3rd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Wilton “Tonton” Kho
Mayor –> Salvador Uson
Vice Mayor –> Felipe U. Sanchez
History of Uson
In 1903, Uson had a population of 2,509 which increased to 22,591 in 1960.
Economy of Uson
Uson is an agricultural town where rice, corn and fish are the major products.
Tourist Spots in Uson
Festivals in Uson
Panugway Festival
Map of Uson Municipality in Masbate Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Salvador Uson, Governor Antonio Kho