Mayoyao
Municipality in Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines
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Mayoyao, officially the Municipality of Mayoyao is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,525 people.[5]
Mayoyao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Mayoyao | |
Mayoyao Rice Terraces | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Ifugao with Mayoyao highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Mayoyao | |
.svg)  Mayoyao Location within the Philippines | |
| 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 | 8,159 voters (2025) |
| 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 (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 15,525 |
| • Density | 65.217/km2 (168.91/sq mi) |
| • Households | 3,942 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.12 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 164.1 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 447.9 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 113.5 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 78.91 million (2022) |
| 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 town, then a Japanese stronghold.[6]: 305–320 The result was key to the eventual surrender of General Yamashita at Kiangan, Ifugao.
A memorial marker, located at Mount Nagchajan, marks the site of the battle.
Geography
Mayoyao is situated 62.99 kilometres (39.14 mi) from the provincial capital Lagawe, and 413.66 kilometres (257.04 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Mayoyao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Aduyongan
- Alimit
- Ayangan
- Balangbang
- Banao
- Banhal
- Bato-Alatbang
- Bongan
- Buninan
- Chaya
- Chumang
- Epeng
- Guinihon
- Inwaloy
- Langayan
- Liwo
- Maga
- Magulon
- Mapawoy
- Mayoyao Proper
- Mongol
- Nalbu
- Nattum
- Palaad
- Poblacion
- Talboc
- Tulaed
Climate
| Climate data for Mayoyao, Ifugao | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | −2.16% |
| 2024 | 15,525 | −0.15% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Mayoyao was 15,525 people,[14] with a density of 65 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Education
The Mayoyao 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.[24]
Primary and elementary schools
- Adoyungan Primary School
- Alimit Elementary School
- Ayangan Elementary School
- Balangbang Elementary School
- Banao Elementary School
- Bongan Primary School
- Buninan Primary School
- Chaya Primary School
- Chumang Elementary School
- Epeng Elementary School
- Guinihon Elementary School
- Inwaloy Elementary School
- Langayan Primary School
- Liwo Primary School
- Loyoh ES (Gulon)
- Maga Primary School
- Magulon Elementary School
- Mapawoy Primary School
- Mayban Primary School
- Mayoyao Central School
- Nattum Primary School (Abagong)
- Nattum Primary School (Proper)
- Palaad Elementary School
- Patyay Elementary School
- Talboc Elementary School
- Tulaed Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Assumption Academy
- Mayoyao National High School
- Tulaed National High School