Quirino, Ilocos Sur
Quirino, officially the Municipality of Quirino (Ilocano: Ili ti Quirino; Filipino: Bayan ng Quirino), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,306 people.[3]
Quirino | |
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| Municipality of Quirino | |
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| Coordinates: 17°08′18″N 120°40′35″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Named for | Elpidio Quirino |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Allen L. Nimo Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodolfo A. Aciong |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 7,145 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 240.10 km2 (92.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 9,306 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,105 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.97 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 202.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 762.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 93.18 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 78.26 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2721 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Kankanaey Ilocano Tagalog |
Formerly known as Angaki (also spelled Angkaki in some sources), the municipality was renamed in June 1964 to Quirino in honor of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocos Sur native who served as the sixth President of the Philippines.[5]
Geography
Barangays
Quirino is politically subdivided into 9 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.
- Banoen
- Cayus
- Lamag (formerly Tubtuba)
- Legleg (Poblacion)
- Malideg
- Namitpit
- Patiacan
- Patungcaleo (formerly Lamag)
- Suagayan
Climate
| Climate data for Quirino, Ilocos Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27 (1.1) |
31 (1.2) |
40 (1.6) |
71 (2.8) |
207 (8.1) |
237 (9.3) |
286 (11.3) |
261 (10.3) |
261 (10.3) |
254 (10.0) |
88 (3.5) |
46 (1.8) |
1,809 (71.3) |
| Average rainy days | 9.4 | 9.3 | 12.7 | 17.0 | 25.4 | 26.8 | 27.4 | 26.1 | 25.0 | 21.0 | 15.5 | 10.6 | 226.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 291 | — |
| 1918 | 2,817 | +16.34% |
| 1939 | 3,182 | +0.58% |
| 1948 | 3,130 | −0.18% |
| 1960 | 4,318 | +2.72% |
| 1970 | 5,539 | +2.52% |
| 1975 | 5,646 | +0.38% |
| 1980 | 5,283 | −1.32% |
| 1990 | 6,623 | +2.29% |
| 1995 | 7,295 | +1.83% |
| 2000 | 7,130 | −0.49% |
| 2007 | 7,866 | +1.36% |
| 2010 | 8,535 | +3.02% |
| 2015 | 8,573 | +0.08% |
| 2020 | 9,306 | +1.63% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] | ||
In the 2020 census, Quirino had a population of 9,306.[3] The population density was 39 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi).
Economy
Government
Local government
Quirino, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, 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 | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Allen L. Nimo Jr. |
| Vice-Mayor | Rodolfo A. Aciong |
| Councilors | Alvin J. Ewagen |
| Robert P. El-i | |
| Elmer G. Panduyos | |
| Gloria O. Balangyao | |
| Clifford L. Patil-ao | |
| Rene A. Wacquisan | |
| Amor P. Bulao | |
| Robert T. Sales | |
References
- Municipality of Quirino | (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). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". 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.
- Republic Act No. 4035 (18 June 1964). An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Angaki, Province of Ilocos Sur, to Quirino. Philippine legal materials database. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Quirino: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Ilocos Sur". 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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External links
- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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