Galimuyod
Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Galimuyod, officially the Municipality of Galimuyod (Ilocano: Ili ti Galimuyod; Filipino: Bayan ng Galimuyod), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 10,263 people.[5]
Galimuyod | |
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| Municipality of Galimuyod | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Guyod Galimuyod! | |
 Map of Ilocos Sur with Galimuyod highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Galimuyod | |
.svg)  Galimuyod Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°11′N 120°28′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Jessie B. Balingsat |
| • Vice Mayor | Kulapu R. Trinidad |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 7,458 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 10,263 |
| • Density | 298.3/km2 (772.7/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,496 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 22.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 501.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,424 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 225.9 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 67.18 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2709 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
Etymology
The town, formerly known as Cabisilan, was once the largest barrio of Candon during the Spanish Colonial Era. A land dispute between them and the residents of neighboring Sapang - another barrio of Candon - was settled through a "gin-nuyod" (Ilocano for "tug-of-war") contest, a common game during those days. The people of Cabisilan won, allowing the settlement to become the center of barrios near it. The old folks renamed the barrio Galimuyod, from the Ilocano words tali ("rope") and ginuyod ("pulled").[citation needed]
Geography
Galimuyod is situated 62.37 kilometres (38.75 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 344.66 kilometres (214.16 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Galimuyod is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Abaya
- Baracbac
- Bidbiday
- Bitong
- Borobor
- Calimugtong
- Calongbuyan
- Calumbaya
- Daldagan
- Kilang
- Legaspi
- Mabayag
- Matanubong
- Mckinley
- Nagsingcaoan
- Oaig-Daya
- Pagangpang
- Patac
- Poblacion
- Rubio
- Sabangan-Bato
- Sacaang
- San Vicente
- Sapang
Climate
| Climate data for Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) |
10 (0.4) |
14 (0.6) |
23 (0.9) |
80 (3.1) |
103 (4.1) |
121 (4.8) |
111 (4.4) |
119 (4.7) |
144 (5.7) |
39 (1.5) |
15 (0.6) |
789 (31.2) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 3.9 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 18.5 | 21.4 | 22.9 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 16.2 | 10.5 | 6.1 | 159.6 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Galimuyod had a population of 10,263 people.[13] The population density was 300 inhabitants per square kilometre (780/sq mi).
Government
Local government
Galimuyod, 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 | Jessie B. Balingsat |
| Vice-Mayor | Kulapu R. Trinidad |
| Councilors | Minard N. Tumacdang |
| Maricel T. Balingsat | |
| Beberly Joy D. Dario | |
| Moises Galangco | |
| Florendo G. Olanio | |
| Raymund M. Balbin | |
| Willy Gadingan | |
Education
The Salcedo-Galimuyod-Sigay-Del Pilar Schools District Office governs all private and public schools within the municipality of Galimuyod. The Schools District Office (SDO) also oversees the operations of all schools situated in Salcedo, Sigay, and Gregorio del Pilar.[15]
Primary and elementary schools
- Baracbac Primary School
- Bidbiday Adventist Multigrade School
- Bidbiday Elementary School
- Bitong Elementary School
- Calimugtong Elementary School
- Galimuyod Integrated School (Elementary)
- Mckinley Primary School
- Pagangpang Elementary School
- Patac Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Pagangpang National High School
- Galimuyod Integrated School