Banna, Ilocos Norte
Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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Banna, officially the Municipality of Banna (Ilocano: Ili ti Banna; Filipino: Bayan ng Banna), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,363 people.[5]
Banna
Espiritu | |
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| Municipality of Banna | |
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Flag | |
 Map of Ilocos Norte with Banna highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Banna | |
.svg)  Banna Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°58′50″N 120°39′16″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Named after | Native chieftain named Bana |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Carlito A. Abadilla II |
| • Vice Mayor | Mary Chrislyn C. Abadilla |
| • Representative | Eugenio Angelo M. Barba |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 13,118 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 92.73 km2 (35.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 19,363 |
| • Density | 208.8/km2 (540.8/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,899 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 8.66 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 446.1 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,308 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 153.9 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 165.4 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2908 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
History
The word Banna was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No. 120–95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.[6]
Geography
Banna is situated 33.75 kilometres (20.97 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 472.72 kilometres (293.73 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
| Climate data for Banna, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) |
37 (1.5) |
37 (1.5) |
49 (1.9) |
181 (7.1) |
214 (8.4) |
264 (10.4) |
251 (9.9) |
243 (9.6) |
229 (9.0) |
129 (5.1) |
96 (3.8) |
1,768 (69.7) |
| Average rainy days | 11.6 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 15.2 | 22.6 | 25.0 | 26.1 | 24.9 | 24.3 | 19.2 | 16.4 | 15.4 | 223.8 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, the population of Banna was 19,363 people,[14] with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Government
Local government
Banna is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte. It 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Eugenio Angelo M. Barba |
| Mayor | Carlito A. Abadilla II |
| Vice-Mayor | Mary Chrislyn C. Abadilla |
| Councilors | Herminio A. Bumanglag |
| Ruben G. Taroma | |
| Adonis B. Manuel | |
| Francisco A. Bactat | |
| Nelson S. Lucas | |
| Nelson C. Oalog | |
| Johnny H. Gayya | |
| Efren Santos B. Garcia | |
Education
The Banna (Espiritu) Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the municipality.[24]
Primary and elementary schools
- Bangsar Elementary School
- Banna Central Elementary School
- Banna Church of Christ Disciples Learning Center
- Barbarangay Elementary School
- Bomitog Elementary School
- Bugasi Elementary School
- Caestebanan Elementary School
- Caribquib Elementary School
- Catagtaguen Elementary School
- Crispina Elementary School
- Imelda Elementary School
- Lading Elementary School
- Macayepyep Elementary School
- Nagpatayan Elementary School
- Quiaoit Memorial Elementary School
- Sinamar Elementary School
- Tabtabagan Elementary School
- Valdez Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Banna Academy
- Banna National High School
- Caestebanan National High School
- Caribquib National High School
- Catagtaguen National High School
Notable personalities
- Rolando Abadilla, Filipino politician, and military officer[25][26]
- Linabelle Villarica, Filipino politician