Quirino, Ilocos Sur
Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Quirino, officially the Municipality of Quirino (Ilocano: Ili ti Quirino; Filipino: Bayan ng Quirino), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,460 people.[5]
Quirino | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Quirino | |
View from the Skyline View Deck | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: Gawis ay Quirino! | |
 Map of Ilocos Sur with Quirino highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Quirino | |
.svg)  Quirino Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°08′18″N 120°40′35″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Named for | Elpidio Quirino |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Allen L. Nimo Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Rodolfo A. Aciong |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 7,101 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 240.10 km2 (92.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 9,460 |
| • Density | 39.4/km2 (102/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,105 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.58 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 335.2 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 176.1 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 200.3 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 97.16 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2721 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
History
Formerly known as Angaki (also spelled Angkaki in some sources), the municipality was renamed in June 1964 in honor of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocos Sur native who served as the sixth President of the Philippines.[6]
Geography
Quirino is situated 100.16 kilometres (62.24 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 394.36 kilometres (245.04 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Quirino is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Banoen
- Cayus
- Lamag (formerly Tubtuba)
- Legleg (Poblacion)
- Malideg
- Namitpit
- Patiacan
- Patungcaleo (formerly Lamag)
- Suagayan
Climate
| Climate data for Quirino, 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) | 28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27 (1.1) |
31 (1.2) |
40 (1.6) |
71 (2.8) |
207 (8.1) |
237 (9.3) |
286 (11.3) |
261 (10.3) |
261 (10.3) |
254 (10.0) |
88 (3.5) |
46 (1.8) |
1,809 (71.3) |
| Average rainy days | 9.4 | 9.3 | 12.7 | 17.0 | 25.4 | 26.8 | 27.4 | 26.1 | 25.0 | 21.0 | 15.5 | 10.6 | 226.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Quirino had a population of 9,460.[14] The population density was 39 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty incidence of Quirino (%)
62.79
35.90
35.80
27.16
35.20
20.35
10.97
16.12
10.58
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]
The economy of Quirino in Ilocos Sur heavily relies on agriculture. Residents produce local crops and vegetables as the primary sources of agriculture. The municipality is home to the Skyline View Deck.
Government
Local government
Quirino, 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 |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Jemarose G. Gomintong |
| Vice-Mayor | Rodolfo A. Aciong |
| Councilors | Calvin G. Ewagen |
| Gloria O. Balangyao | |
| Elmer G. Panduyos | |
| Evelyn L. El-i | |
| Felix D. Dengaey | |
| Vincent L. Farol | |
| Gringgo N. Diamsay | |
| John Warren J. Wacquisan | |
Education
The Cervantes-Quirino Schools District Office governs all private and public educational institutions within the municipality of Quirino. Also includes the private and public schools situated in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.[25]
Primary and elementary schools
- Bab-asig Primary School
- Banoen Primary School
- Baybayatin Primary School
- Bucnit Elementary School
- Cayus Elementary School
- Dagman Primary School
- Iteb Primary School
- Lamag Elementary School
- Malideg Elementary School
- Namitpit Integrated School (Elementary)
- Patiacan ES
- Patungcaleo Integrated School (Elementary)
- Quirino Central School
- Saoil Primary School
- Suagayan Elementary School
- Tirad View Academy (Elementary)
Secondary schools
- Namitpit Integrated School
- Patungcaleo Integrated School
- Quirino National High School
- Tirad View Academy