Mayoyao
Mayoyao, officially the Municipality of Mayoyao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,621 people.[3]
Mayoyao | |
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Municipality of Mayoyao | |
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Coordinates: 16°58′25″N 121°13′17″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
Province | Ifugao |
District | Lone district |
Barangays | 27 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Jimmy B. Padchanan Jr. |
• Vice Mayor | Rudy N. Chilagan Jr. |
• Representative | Solomon R. Chungalao |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 7,829 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 238.05 km2 (91.91 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,186 m (3,891 ft) |
Highest elevation | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 15,621 |
• Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
• Households | 3,942 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 17.41 |
• Revenue | ₱ 127.4 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 342.6 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 89.97 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 93.09 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Ifugao Electric Cooperative (IFELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 3602 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)74 |
Native languages | Ifugao Tuwali Ilocano Tagalog |
History
Battle of Mayoyao Ridge
From July 26, to August 9, 1945, Filipino soldiers under the command of Donald Blackburn, supported by airstrikes by Army Air Forces, captured the Japanese stronghold of Mayoyao, Ifugao in Northern Luzon.[5]: 305–320
The memorial or historical marker, located at Mount Nagchajan in Mayoyao, Ifugao, marks the site of the “Battle of Mayoyao Ridge”. The battle was fought between the Japanese Imperial forces and the combined Filipino and American soldiers, towards the end of World War II. The result was key to the eventual surrender of General Yamashita at Kiangan, Ifugao.
Geography
Barangays
Mayoyao is politically subdivided into 27 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.
- Aduyongan
- Alimit
- Ayangan
- Balangbang
- Banao
- Banhal
- Bongan
- Buninan
- Chaya
- Chumang
- Guinihon
- Inwaloy
- Langayan
- Liwo
- Maga
- Magulon
- Mapawoy
- Mayoyao Proper
- Mongol
- Nalbu
- Nattum
- Palaad
- Poblacion
- Talboc
- Tulaed
- Bato-Alatbang
- Epeng
Climate
Climate data for Mayoyao, Ifugao | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
20 (68) |
23 (74) |
Average low °C (°F) | 14 (57) |
15 (59) |
15 (59) |
17 (63) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
15 (59) |
17 (62) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 103 (4.1) |
73 (2.9) |
49 (1.9) |
38 (1.5) |
141 (5.6) |
144 (5.7) |
172 (6.8) |
181 (7.1) |
155 (6.1) |
148 (5.8) |
147 (5.8) |
208 (8.2) |
1,559 (61.5) |
Average rainy days | 17.1 | 12.8 | 11.0 | 9.6 | 18.9 | 21.5 | 22.5 | 24.5 | 21.7 | 16.1 | 17.1 | 20.5 | 213.3 |
Source: Meteoblue[7] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1918 | 10,226 | — |
1939 | 9,184 | −0.51% |
1948 | 8,093 | −1.40% |
1960 | 15,028 | +5.29% |
1970 | 20,189 | +2.99% |
1975 | 24,422 | +3.89% |
1980 | 24,022 | −0.33% |
1990 | 23,942 | −0.03% |
1995 | 14,733 | −8.70% |
2000 | 14,191 | −0.80% |
2007 | 16,722 | +2.29% |
2010 | 16,413 | −0.68% |
2015 | 17,331 | +1.04% |
2020 | 15,621 | −2.02% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Mayoyao was 15,621 people,[3] with a density of 66 inhabitants per square kilometre or 170 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Government
Local government
Mayoyao, 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
Position | Name |
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Congressman | Solomon R. Chungalao |
Mayor | Jimmy B. Padchanan Jr. |
Vice-Mayor | Rudy N. Chilagan Jr. |
Councilors | Ambrocio G. Powoc |
Eugene P. Lim-ang | |
Feir L. Baichon | |
Marie Cris P. Nachegpan | |
Hermoso B. Bimmotag Jr. | |
Antonio G. Bangachon Jr. | |
Pedro P. Acapen | |
Myra Faith N. Lumayna | |
References
- Municipality of Mayoyao | (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.
- Harkins, P., 1956, Blackburn's Headhunters, London: Cassell & Co. LTD
- "Province: Ifugao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Mayoyao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 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 Ifugao". 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 13, 2022.
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