Paoay
Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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Paoay, officially the Municipality of Paoay (Ilocano: Ili ti Paoay; Filipino: Bayan ng Paoay), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,204 people.[5]
Paoay | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Paoay | |
Paoay Church Malacañang of the North Paoay Lake | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Ilocos Norte with Paoay highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Paoay | |
.svg)  Paoay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 18°03′45″N 120°31′13″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 31 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Shiella A. Galano |
| • Vice Mayor | Leah R. Buduan |
| • Representative | Eugenio Angelo M. Barba |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 17,720 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 76.24 km2 (29.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 24,204 |
| • Density | 317.5/km2 (822.2/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,233 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 4.8 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 196 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 791.3 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 130.1 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 114.5 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2902 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Feast date | May 5 |
| Patron saint | Augustine of Hippo |
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History
In 1701, Paoay was established as a municipality by virtue of a Royal Decree that also designated Don Martin Guiang as its founding head. He served in this capacity as Kapitan Bosar from 1701 to 1704.[6]
Geography
The Municipality of Paoay is home to the Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Paoay is situated 19.810 kilometres (12.309 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 466.19 kilometres (289.68 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Paoay is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Bacsil
- Cabagoan
- Cabangaran
- Callaguip
- Cayubog
- Dolores
- Laoa
- Masintoc
- Monte
- Mumulaan
- Nagbacalan
- Nalasin
- Nanguyudan
- Oaig-Upay-Abulao
- Pambaran
- Pannaratan (Poblacion)
- Paratong
- Pasil
- Salbang (Poblacion)
- San Agustin
- San Blas (Poblacion)
- San Juan
- San Pedro
- San Roque (Poblacion)
- Sangladan Poblacion (Nalbuan)
- Santa Rita (Poblacion)
- Sideg
- Suba
- Sungadan
- Surgui
- Veronica
Climate
| Climate data for Paoay, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
34 (93) |
34 (93) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 6.2 (0.24) |
11.7 (0.46) |
10.1 (0.40) |
14 (0.6) |
192.7 (7.59) |
258.9 (10.19) |
470.9 (18.54) |
475.9 (18.74) |
405.7 (15.97) |
92.5 (3.64) |
44.8 (1.76) |
3 (0.1) |
1,986.4 (78.23) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 112 |
| Source: World Weather Online[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 12,743 | — |
| 1918 | 16,639 | +1.79% |
| 1939 | 11,867 | −1.60% |
| 1948 | 11,257 | −0.58% |
| 1960 | 13,189 | +1.33% |
| 1970 | 15,218 | +1.44% |
| 1975 | 15,994 | +1.00% |
| 1980 | 17,016 | +1.25% |
| 1990 | 20,680 | +1.97% |
| 1995 | 21,253 | +0.51% |
| 2000 | 21,745 | +0.49% |
| 2007 | 23,117 | +0.85% |
| 2010 | 23,956 | +1.31% |
| 2015 | 24,866 | +0.71% |
| 2020 | 25,001 | +0.11% |
| 2024 | 24,204 | −0.77% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Paoay was 24,204 people,[14] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Government
Local government
Paoay, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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 | Eugenio Angelo M. Barba |
| Mayor | Shiella A. Galano |
| Vice-Mayor | Leah R. Buduan |
| Councilors | Efren V. Valdez |
| Rosemarie D. Castillo | |
| Dante B. Langaman | |
| Philip G. Bagasani | |
| Edgar C. Padayao | |
| Alfonso Conrado E. Diaz | |
| Mary Jane A. Casil | |
| Pacifico T. Clemente, Jr. | |
| Romel R. Ragual (ABC President) | |
| Krizette Charm G. Cabel (SK Federated President) |
Tourism
Paoay Lake
Another prominent feature of the municipality is Paoay Lake. Legend has it that it was the site of a prosperous barangay, called San Juan de Sahagún (Saint John of Sahagún), that sank following a massive earthquake.[24]
On the shores of the lake lies a mansion once used by the Marcoses. Called Malacañang of the North, it is now a museum that is open to the public. Adjacent to the mansion is the Paoay Golf Course.
Education
The Paoay Schools District Office governs all public and private schools within the municipality.[25]
Primary and elementary schools
- Bacsil Elementary School
- Evangelista Elementary School
- Monte Elementary School
- Mumulaan Elementary School
- Nagbacalan Elementary School
- Nagbacalan West Elementary School
- Nalasin Elementary School
- Nanguyudan Elementary School
- Paoay Central Elementary School
- Paoay East Central Elementary School
- Paoay Faith Academy
- Pasil Elementary School
- Salbang Elementary School
- Sideg Elementary School
- Suba Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Paoay Lake National High School
- Paoay National High School
- Paoay North Institute
- Malaguip Integrated School
Gallery
Paseo de Paoay
View of Poblacion Area
Buttress of the Paoay Church
Details on the side of a door of the church
Notable personalities
- Conchita Carpio-Morales, a Filipino judge
- Mans Carpio, a Filipino lawyer
