La Paz, Abra
La Paz, officially the Municipality of La Paz (Ilocano: Ili ti La Paz; Tagalog: Bayan ng La Paz), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,493 people.[3]
La Paz | |
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| Municipality of La Paz | |
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 Map of Abra with La Paz highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 17°40′26″N 120°41′05″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Province | Abra |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 12 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Joseph Sto. Niño B. Bernos |
| • Vice Mayor | Benito E. Nono |
| • Representative | Menchie B. Bernos |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 11,146 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.41 km2 (19.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 16,493 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,147 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 19.83 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 75.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 267.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 81.61 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 128.2 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2826 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)74 |
| Native languages | Itneg Ilocano Tagalog |
Geography
La Paz is located at 17°40′26″N 120°41′05″E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 51.41 square kilometres (19.85 sq mi) [5] constituting 1.23% of the 4,165.25-square-kilometre- (1,608.21 sq mi) total area of Abra.
Barangays
La Paz is politically subdivided into 12 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] | |||||
| 140108002 | Benben (Bonbon) | 3.4% | 554 | 551 | 0.05% | |
| 140108003 | Bulbulala | 7.8% | 1,288 | 1,183 | 0.85% | |
| 140108004 | Buli | 9.3% | 1,531 | 1,453 | 0.52% | |
| 140108005 | Canan (Gapan) | 8.4% | 1,384 | 1,155 | 1.82% | |
| 140108006 | Liguis | 5.9% | 973 | 911 | 0.66% | |
| 140108007 | Malabbaga | 8.1% | 1,338 | 1,243 | 0.74% | |
| 140108008 | Mudeng | 7.1% | 1,165 | 1,153 | 0.10% | |
| 140108009 | Pidipid | 5.0% | 831 | 950 | −1.33% | |
| 140108010 | Poblacion | 21.5% | 3,538 | 3,687 | −0.41% | |
| 140108011 | San Gregorio | 8.3% | 1,374 | 1,178 | 1.55% | |
| 140108012 | Toon | 5.8% | 960 | 928 | 0.34% | |
| 140108013 | Udangan | 3.0% | 501 | 490 | 0.22% | |
| Total | 16,493 | 14,882 | 1.03% | |||
Climate
| Climate data for La Paz, Abra | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (87) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9 (0.4) |
11 (0.4) |
13 (0.5) |
23 (0.9) |
92 (3.6) |
122 (4.8) |
153 (6.0) |
137 (5.4) |
139 (5.5) |
141 (5.6) |
42 (1.7) |
14 (0.6) |
896 (35.4) |
| Average rainy days | 4.6 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 19.5 | 23.2 | 24.0 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 15.2 | 10.5 | 6.0 | 166.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2020 census, La Paz had a population of 16,493.[3] The population density was 320 inhabitants per square kilometre (830/sq mi).
Economy
Government
Local government
La Paz, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Menchie B. Bernos |
| Vice-Mayor | Benito E. Nono |
| Councilors | Up-john C. Palos |
| Julbert B. Timbreza | |
| German A. Quiday | |
| Reynaldo C. Adriatico | |
| Ramon T. Bayudang Sr. | |
| Ronnel R. Balaoro | |
| Vida P. Labios | |
| Ronald P. Ola | |
References
- Municipality of La Paz | (DILG)
- "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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Province: Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Municipal: La Paz, Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- "La Paz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- 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.
- "Province of Abra". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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