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
Municipality of Pinukpuk
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Pinukpuk is located in Philippines
Pinukpuk
Pinukpuk
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°34′23″N 121°21′55″E / 17.5731°N 121.3653°E / 17.5731; 121.3653
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceKalinga
District Lone district
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorIrving B. Dasayon
 • Vice MayorJimmy B. Dasayon
 • RepresentativeAllen Jesse C. Mangaoang
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate21,254 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total743.56 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]
 • Total34,275
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Households
7,290
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
11.96
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 257.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 693.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 129.6 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 84.13 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3806
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)74
Native languagesKalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.pinukpuk.gov.ph

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, 66 kilometres (41 mi) from Tuguegarao, and 523 kilometres (325 mi) from Manila.

History

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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

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Barangays

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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

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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

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Population census of Pinukpuk
YearPop.±% 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

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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

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Local government

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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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[20]
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

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List of National High Schools

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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

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Pinukpuk | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Index to Official Gazette (1913–1928)" (PDF). University of San Carlos. The Library Corporation. 2011–2012. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
    Executive Order 16 (1926): Executive Orders, 1926. Manila: Bureau of Printing. 1927. pp. 27–29. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
    Executive Order 55 (1927): Executive Orders, 1927. Manila: Bureau of Printing. 1928. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  6. ^ "Province: Kalinga". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Pinukpuk: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of Kalinga". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  20. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  21. ^ "List of Schools". Ebeis.deped.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
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