Pinukpuk, officially the Municipality of Pinukpuk is a 1st class municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,275 people.[3]
Pinukpuk | |
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| Municipality of Pinukpuk | |
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 Map of Kalinga with Pinukpuk highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 17°34′23″N 121°21′55″E / 17.5731°N 121.3653°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Province | Kalinga |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Irving B. Dasayon |
| • Vice Mayor | Jimmy B. Dasayon |
| • Representative | Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 21,254 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 743.56 km2 (287.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 636 m (2,087 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 34,275 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,290 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 20.31 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 257.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 693.1 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 129.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 84.13 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Kalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3806 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)74 |
| Native languages | Kalinga Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Pinukpuk is in the northern part of Kalinga province, which is a gateway to Tuao, Cagayan, and Conner, Apayao. It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Tabuk City, 66 kilometres (41 mi) from Tuguegarao, and 523 kilometres (325 mi) from Manila.
History
Pinukpuk, while being a municipal district, reduced its territories when Governor-General Leonard Wood issued executive orders transferring barrios of Mabaca, Buaya, and Canna to Balbalan (EO No. 16; issued on June 23, 1926 and effective July 1), as well as Barrio Puguin and sitios of Umnay, Bauban, and Daga to Conner in the sub-province of Apayao (EO No. 55; issued on March 19, 1927 and effective April 1).[5]
Geography
Barangays
Pinukpuk is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Aciga
- Allaguia
- Ammacian
- Apatan
- Asibanglan
- Ba-ay
- Ballayangon
- Bayao
- Camalog (formerly Camcamalog)
- Cawagayan (formerly Cagao-ayan) [The first Barangay From Tabuk in the Western part of the Chico River.]
- Dugpa
- Katabbogan
- Limos
- Magaogao
- Malagnat
- Mapaco
- Pakawit
- Pinococ
- Pinukpuk Junction-Center
- Socbot [First Barangay from Tabuk in the Eastern part of Chico River]
- Taga (Poblacion)
- Taggay
- Wagud
Climate
| Climate data for Pinukpuk, Kalinga | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) | 27 (81) | 29 (84) | 32 (90) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 27 (81) | 26 (79) | 29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 109 (4.3) | 78 (3.1) | 64 (2.5) | 54 (2.1) | 181 (7.1) | 196 (7.7) | 204 (8.0) | 211 (8.3) | 174 (6.9) | 198 (7.8) | 185 (7.3) | 231 (9.1) | 1,885 (74.2) |
| Average rainy days | 17.2 | 13.7 | 13.2 | 13.0 | 21.7 | 23.4 | 25.2 | 25.2 | 21.9 | 17.7 | 18.6 | 20.8 | 231.6 |
| Source: Meteoblue [7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5,397 | — |
| 1939 | 4,353 | −1.02% |
| 1948 | 4,612 | +0.64% |
| 1960 | 7,030 | +3.57% |
| 1970 | 10,470 | +4.06% |
| 1975 | 11,557 | +2.00% |
| 1980 | 17,362 | +8.48% |
| 1990 | 20,102 | +1.48% |
| 1995 | 23,057 | +2.60% |
| 2000 | 26,130 | +2.72% |
| 2007 | 27,783 | +0.85% |
| 2010 | 29,596 | +2.33% |
| 2015 | 32,026 | +1.51% |
| 2020 | 34,275 | +1.34% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Pinukpuk was 34,275 people,[3] with a density of 46 inhabitants per square kilometre or 120 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Pinukpuk
10 20 30 40 2006 33.90 2009 29.87 2012 31.92 2015 30.36 2018 20.31 2021 11.96 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] |
Government
Local government
Pinukpuk, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Kalinga, 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 | Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang |
| Mayor | Irving B. Dasayon |
| Vice-Mayor | Jimmy B. Dasayon |
| Councilors | Bernadette P. Cabannag |
| Janice Grace B. Catriz-Tuddao | |
| Lolito A. Iddoba | |
| Dominador M. Lagayon | |
| Hilaria L. Balagso | |
| Gavino Dolnagon | |
| Celestino L. Dong-as Sr. | |
| Froilan P. Belac |
Education
List of National High Schools
As of July, 2021, Pinukpuk has 10 Secondary Schools.[21]
- Allaguia National High School
- Asibanglan National High School
- Cal-owan Agricultural Vocational National High School
- Camalog National High School
- Cawagayan National High School
- Limos National High School
- Malagnat National High School
- Pinukpuk Vocational School
- Socbot National High School
- St. Theresita High School - Pinukpuk