Lagawe
Capital of Ifugao, Philippines
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Lagawe [lɐˈgawe], officially the Municipality of Lagawe (Ilocano: Ili ti Lagawe), is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.[5]
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Lagawe | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Lagawe | |
Ifugao House on Ifugao Capitol grounds | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Ifugao with Lagawe highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Lagawe | |
.svg)  Lagawe Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°47′51″N 121°07′22″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Province | Ifugao |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Martin L. Habawel Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Reynold A. Kimayong |
| • Representative | Solomon R. Chungalao |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 13,775 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 208.91 km2 (80.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 667 m (2,188 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 19,124 |
| • Density | 91.542/km2 (237.09/sq mi) |
| • Households | 4,426 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.62 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 179.1 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 350.3 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 148.5 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 93.51 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ifugao Electric Cooperative (IFELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3600 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)74 |
| Native languages | Ifugao Tuwali Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Geography
Lagawe is situated 350.57 kilometres (217.83 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Lagawe is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Abinuan
- Banga
- Boliwong
- Burnay
- Buyabuyan
- Caba
- Cudog
- Dulao
- Jucbong
- Luta
- Montabiong
- Olilicon
- Poblacion East
- Poblacion North
- Poblacion South
- Poblacion West
- Ponghal
- Pullaan
- Tungngod
- Tupaya
Climate
| Climate data for Lagawe, Ifugao | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) |
57 (2.2) |
77 (3.0) |
141 (5.6) |
390 (15.4) |
355 (14.0) |
426 (16.8) |
441 (17.4) |
426 (16.8) |
259 (10.2) |
97 (3.8) |
57 (2.2) |
2,764 (108.9) |
| Average rainy days | 10.4 | 12.1 | 15.4 | 20.4 | 26.7 | 27.1 | 28.7 | 28.0 | 26.4 | 19.9 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 241.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 13,204 | — |
| 1948 | 12,424 | −0.67% |
| 1960 | 13,694 | +0.81% |
| 1970 | 14,085 | +0.28% |
| 1975 | 13,948 | −0.20% |
| 1980 | 15,075 | +1.57% |
| 1990 | 12,437 | −1.91% |
| 1995 | 14,898 | +3.44% |
| 2000 | 15,269 | +0.53% |
| 2007 | 17,477 | +1.88% |
| 2010 | 18,077 | +1.24% |
| 2015 | 19,333 | +1.29% |
| 2020 | 18,876 | −0.50% |
| 2024 | 19,124 | +0.31% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Lagawe was 19,124 people,[13] with a density of 92 inhabitants per square kilometre or 240 inhabitants per square mile.
Language
Economy
Government
Local government
Lagawe, 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 |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Solomon R. Chungalao |
| Mayor | Martin L. Habawel Jr. |
| Vice-Mayor | Reynold A. Kimayong |
| Councilors | Marlon B. Bandao |
| Neil L. Wangiwang | |
| Homa G. Liwayan | |
| Angel T. Taguiling | |
| Davis H. Pulao | |
| Tejano P. Balinon | |
| Gregorio G. Dangayo | |
| Wilson G. Bumanghat | |
Education
The Lagawe Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[23]
Primary and elementary schools
- Abinuan Elementary School
- Banga Elementary School
- Boliwong Elementary School
- Burnay Elementary School
- Buyabuyan Elementary School
- Caba Elementary School
- Cudog Elementary School
- Dulao Elementary School
- Hope Christian School of Ifugao
- Ifugao SPED Center
- Jucbong Elementary School
- Lagawe Central School
- Luta Primary School
- Montabiong Elementary School
- Olilicon Elementary School
- Ponghal Elementary School
- Pullaan Elementary School
- Tungngod Elementary School
- Tungngod Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Ayangan National Agricultural & Vocational High School
- Caba National High School
- CITAC Christian School
- Don Bosco High School
- Lagawe National High School
