Conner, Apayao

Conner, officially the Municipality of Conner, (Ilocano: Ili ti Conner; Tagalog: Bayan ng Conner), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,552 people.[3]

Conner
Municipality
Municipality of Conner
Map of Apayao with Conner highlighted
Map of Apayao with Conner highlighted
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Conner is located in Philippines
Conner
Conner
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°48′31″N 121°17′20″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceApayao
District Lone district
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJorico F. Bayaua (PRP)
 • Vice MayorAlexander M. Aswigue (PRP)
 • RepresentativeEleanor Bulut-Begtang
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate17,071 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total694.30 km2 (268.07 sq mi)
Elevation
174 m (571 ft)
Highest elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Lowest elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total27,552
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
 • Households
6,143
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
23.65
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 237.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 438.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 182.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 57.36 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3807
PSGC
148102000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIsnag
Kalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 694.30 square kilometres (268.07 sq mi) [5] constituting 15.73% of the 4,413.35-square-kilometre- (1,704.00 sq mi) total area of Apayao.

The town was named after Norman Conner, an American engineer who oversaw the construction of the main roads within the province of Apayao, effectively ending the isolation of the province from the outside world during the early American era.

Barangays

Conner is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[6] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
148102001 Allangigan 1.8% 494 424 ▴ 1.54%
148102018 Banban 3.9% 1,088 1,042 ▴ 0.43%
148102002 Buluan 5.6% 1,537 1,462 ▴ 0.50%
148102003 Caglayan (New Poblacion) 7.7% 2,132 1,865 ▴ 1.35%
148102004 Calafug 3.8% 1,041 906 ▴ 1.40%
148102005 Cupis 1.6% 446 441 ▴ 0.11%
148102006 Daga 4.8% 1,315 1,281 ▴ 0.26%
148102019 Guinaang 5.5% 1,507 1,476 ▴ 0.21%
148102007 Guinamgaman 2.9% 798 841 ▾ −0.52%
148102020 Ili 4.8% 1,325 1,195 ▴ 1.04%
148102008 Karikitan 6.8% 1,879 1,928 ▾ −0.26%
148102009 Katablangan 2.0% 559 697 ▾ −2.18%
148102010 Malama 10.8% 2,979 2,885 ▴ 0.32%
148102011 Manag 6.4% 1,771 1,629 ▴ 0.84%
148102021 Mawegui 2.9% 800 763 ▴ 0.47%
148102012 Nabuangan 1.9% 528 594 ▾ −1.17%
148102013 Paddaoan 6.1% 1,678 1,623 ▴ 0.33%
148102014 Puguin 3.1% 859 805 ▴ 0.65%
148102015 Ripang (Old Poblacion) 3.6% 979 841 ▴ 1.53%
148102016 Sacpil 4.5% 1,230 1,141 ▴ 0.75%
148102017 Talifugo 4.0% 1,106 972 ▴ 1.30%
Total 27,552 24,811 ▴ 1.05%

Climate
Climate data for Conner, Apayao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 25
(77)		 27
(81)		 29
(84)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 25
(77)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 109
(4.3)		 78
(3.1)		 64
(2.5)		 54
(2.1)		 181
(7.1)		 196
(7.7)		 204
(8.0)		 211
(8.3)		 174
(6.9)		 198
(7.8)		 185
(7.3)		 231
(9.1)		 1,885
(74.2)
Average rainy days 17.2 13.7 13.2 13.0 21.7 23.4 25.2 25.2 21.9 17.7 18.6 20.8 231.6
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics
Population census of Conner
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,628—    
1939 1,872+0.67%
1948 2,112+1.35%
1960 3,750+4.90%
1970 9,419+9.64%
1975 12,255+5.42%
1980 14,196+2.98%
1990 16,220+1.34%
1995 17,461+1.39%
2000 20,429+3.42%
2007 22,668+1.44%
2010 24,811+3.34%
2015 26,051+0.93%
2020 27,552+1.11%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Conner had a population of 27,552.[3] The population density was 40 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi).

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Conner
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13]
[14][15][16][17][18]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Conner, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Apayao, 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)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Elias C. Bulut Jr.
Mayor Martina W. Dangoy
Vice-Mayor Jorico F. Bayaua
Councilors Alexander M. Aswigue
Jefferson G. Tugade
Enrique B. Bernardino Jr.
Mario D. Dognayon
Artemio L. Gonayon
Llyod S. Gannaban
Eduardo B. Vergara
Rico C. Leonardo

References
  1.  Municipality of Conner | (DILG)
  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. Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Province: Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. "Municipal: Conner, Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. "Conner: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  11. "Province of Apayao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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