Lagawe

Lagawe
Municipality
Municipality of Lagawe
Ifugao House on Ifugao Capitol grounds
Ifugao House on Ifugao Capitol grounds
Flag of Lagawe
Flag
Official seal of Lagawe
Seal
Map of Ifugao with Lagawe highlighted
Map of Ifugao with Lagawe highlighted
Interactive map of Lagawe
Lagawe is located in Philippines
Lagawe
Lagawe
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°47′51″N 121°07′22″E / 16.7975°N 121.1228°E / 16.7975; 121.1228
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceIfugao
District Lone district
Founded1961
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeslie Roy H. Nayahangan
 • Vice MayorGregorio G. Dangayo Jr.
 • RepresentativeSolomon Chungalao
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Marlon B. Bandao
  • Clarence D. Buhong
  • Jan Gulf B. Luglug
  • Eric Jason B. Dugyon
  • Reynold A. Kimayong
  • Neil L. Wangiwang
  • Jansen G. Roldan
  • Vilma T. Alcayna
 • Electorate13,775 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
208.91 km2 (80.66 sq mi)
Elevation
667 m (2,188 ft)
Highest elevation
1,206 m (3,957 ft)
Lowest elevation
366 m (1,201 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
19,124
 • Density91.542/km2 (237.09/sq mi)
 • Households
4,426
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
3.4
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 166.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 321.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 159.7 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 59.2 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIfugao Electric Cooperative (IFELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3600
PSGC
1402704000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIfugao
Tuwali
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.lagawe.gov.ph

Lagawe [lɐˈgawe], officially the Municipality of Lagawe (Ilocano: Ili ti Lagawe), is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.

Geography

Lagawe is situated 350.57 kilometres (217.83 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Lagawe is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abinuan
  • Banga
  • Boliwong
  • Burnay
  • Buyabuyan
  • Caba
  • Cudog
  • Dulao
  • Jucbong
  • Luta
  • Montabiong
  • Olilicon
  • Poblacion East
  • Poblacion North
  • Poblacion South
  • Poblacion West
  • Ponghal
  • Pullaan
  • Tungngod
  • Tupaya

Climate

Climate data for Lagawe, Ifugao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 28
(82)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18
(64)		 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 19
(66)		 21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)		 57
(2.2)		 77
(3.0)		 141
(5.6)		 390
(15.4)		 355
(14.0)		 426
(16.8)		 441
(17.4)		 426
(16.8)		 259
(10.2)		 97
(3.8)		 57
(2.2)		 2,764
(108.9)
Average rainy days 10.4 12.1 15.4 20.4 26.7 27.1 28.7 28.0 26.4 19.9 14.1 12.3 241.5
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Lagawe
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 13,204—    
1948 12,424−0.67%
1960 13,694+0.81%
1970 14,085+0.28%
1975 13,948−0.20%
1980 15,075+1.57%
1990 12,437−1.91%
1995 14,898+3.44%
2000 15,269+0.53%
2007 17,477+1.88%
2010 18,077+1.24%
2015 19,333+1.29%
2020 18,876−0.50%
2024 19,124+0.31%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Lagawe was 19,124 people, with a density of 92 inhabitants per square kilometre or 240 inhabitants per square mile.

Language

Ifugao and Ilocano are the dominant dialects of Lagawe.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Lagawe (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
35.93
2003
29.95
2006
27.40
2009
19.85
2012
17.60
2015
19.68
2018
12.21
2021
5.62
2023
3.40

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Lagawe serves as the institutional and commercial center of Ifugao. Its economy relies on government services, agriculture, and micro-enterprises. As the provincial capital, Lagawe centers employment, government offices, and retail trade as the primary sectors of economy. Lagawe's agriculture produces crops and coffee for local consumption and trade.

Government

Local government

Lagawe, 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Solomon R. Chungalao
Mayor Leslie Roy H. Nayahangan
Vice-Mayor Gregorio G. Dangayo Jr.
Councilors Jan Gulf B. Luglug
Clarence D. Buhong
Eric Jason B. Dugyon
Neil L. Wangiwang
Marlon B. Bandao
Reynold A. Kimayong
Vilma T. Alcayna
Jansen G. Roldan

Education

The Lagawe 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.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abinuan Elementary School
  • Banga Elementary School
  • Boliwong Elementary School
  • Burnay Elementary School
  • Buyabuyan Elementary School
  • Caba Elementary School
  • Cudog Elementary School
  • Dulao Elementary School
  • Hope Christian School of Ifugao
  • Ifugao SPED Center
  • Jucbong Elementary School
  • Lagawe Central School
  • Luta Primary School
  • Montabiong Elementary School
  • Olilicon Elementary School
  • Ponghal Elementary School
  • Pullaan Elementary School
  • Tungngod Elementary School
  • Tungngod Elementary School

Secondary schools

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Lagawe | (DILG)
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