Hungduan

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Hungduan
Hapao Rice Terraces in Hungduan
Hapao Rice Terraces in Hungduan
Flag of Hungduan
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CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorCasan P. Dumulag
 • Vice MayorRomeo L. Haguyayap
 • RepresentativeSolomon R. Chungalao
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
2,604 m (8,543 ft)
Lowest elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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 • Revenue₱ 
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 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

Hungduan, officially the Municipality of Hungduan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,866 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.[3]

It is bounded on the north-east by the town of Banaue in the east by Hingyon and on the southeast by the town of Kiangan. It borders in the south with the town of Tinoc, Ifugao. On its westside, the town is bordered by the towns of Sabangan and Bauko, Mountain Province.

Mount Napulawan, in Hungduan, is Ifugao's 2nd highest peak with an elevation of 2,642 meters ASL. It was Tomoyuki Yamashita's former headquarters.[4]

Through Presidential Proclamation 660, October 1, 2024 was declared a special non-working day for the commemoration of its 107th Founding Anniversary.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Hungduan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.PSGC unknown Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abatan
  • Ba-ang
  • Bangbang
  • Bokiawan
  • Hapao
  • Lubo-ong
  • Maggok
  • Nungulunan
  • Poblacion

Climate

Climate data for Hungduan, Ifugao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		21
(70) 		24
(74)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14
(57) 		15
(59) 		16
(61) 		18
(64) 		19
(66) 		19
(66) 		19
(66) 		19
(66) 		19
(66) 		17
(63) 		16
(61) 		15
(59) 		17
(63)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35
(1.4) 		46
(1.8) 		63
(2.5) 		117
(4.6) 		402
(15.8) 		400
(15.7) 		441
(17.4) 		471
(18.5) 		440
(17.3) 		258
(10.2) 		94
(3.7) 		68
(2.7) 		2,835
(111.6)
Average rainy days 9.9 11.1 13.9 18.9 26.0 27.3 28.9 28.5 26.1 19.7 14.5 12.8 237.6
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

Population census of Hungduan
YearPop.±% p.a.
YearPop.±% p.a.
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Hungduan was 8,866 people,[3] with a density of 34 inhabitants per square kilometre or 88 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10]

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Hungduan, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022):[11]

  • Congressman: Solomon R. Chungalao
  • Mayor: Casan P. Dumulag
  • Vice-Mayor: Lucas A. Bugatti
  • Councilors:
    • Jessi B. Lacbawan
    • Jeremiah T. Ipan
    • Pedro I. Binwag
    • Rafael B. Himmiwat
    • Julio G. Bahatan
    • Benjamin N. Nahpadan
    • Florencio B. Ognayon
    • Delio A. Palpag

References

  1. ^
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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.
  4. ^ Abulos, Gabby (September 3, 2024). "Celebrating Yamashita Surrender Day". republicasiamedia.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "October 2024 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns". Rappler. September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Hungduan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2022.

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