Pasil

Pasil
Municipality
Municipality of Pasil
Pasil River Valley
Pasil River Valley
Flag of Pasil
Flag
Map of Kalinga with Pasil highlighted
Map of Kalinga with Pasil highlighted
Interactive map of Pasil
Pasil is located in Philippines
Pasil
Pasil
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°23′22″N 121°09′35″E / 17.3894°N 121.1597°E / 17.3894; 121.1597
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceKalinga
District Lone district
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorSilvestre A. Mosing
 • Vice MayorVenancio O. Magangat
 • RepresentativeCaroline B. Agyao
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Bernadette L. Wayaway
  • Chan Keight B. Patongao
  • Marcelino Peter L. Agabas
  • Billy B. Lingayo Jr.
  • Arnel B. Banasan
  • Peter M. Andomang
  • Ireneo L. Layugan
  • Lonely Lovely L. Aguac
 • Electorate7,592 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
189.00 km2 (72.97 sq mi)
Elevation
971 m (3,186 ft)
Highest elevation
2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Lowest elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
10,690
 • Density56.56/km2 (146.5/sq mi)
 • Households
2,066
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
10.98
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 125.7 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 302 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 120.3 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 174.1 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3803
PSGC
1403208000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesKalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.pasil.gov.ph

Pasil, officially the Municipality of Pasil, is a municipality in the southwestern part of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 10,690 people.

Geography

It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Balbalan, on the south by the municipality of Tinglayan, on the east by Tabuk, and on the west by the province of Abra and south-western part of the municipality of Sadanga, Mountain Province.

Pasil is situated 51.39 kilometers (31.93 mi) from the provincial capital Tabuk, and 516.83 km (321.14 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Pasil is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Ableg
  • Bagtayan
  • Balatoc
  • Balenciagao Sur
  • Balinciagao Norte
  • Cagaluan
  • Colayo
  • Dalupa
  • Dangtalan
  • Galdang (Casaloan)
  • Guina-ang (Poblacion)
  • Magsilay
  • Malucsad
  • Pugong

Climate

Climate data for Pasil, Kalinga
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 26
(79)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 24
(75)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14
(57)		 15
(59)		 16
(61)		 17
(63)		 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 19
(66)		 17
(63)		 16
(61)		 15
(59)		 17
(63)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 23
(0.9)		 28
(1.1)		 33
(1.3)		 64
(2.5)		 232
(9.1)		 242
(9.5)		 258
(10.2)		 266
(10.5)		 245
(9.6)		 201
(7.9)		 87
(3.4)		 69
(2.7)		 1,748
(68.7)
Average rainy days 8.3 8.0 10.8 15.2 23.7 26.1 27.0 25.8 23.5 17.3 13.7 12.1 211.5
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Pasil
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 5,557—    
1975 6,755+3.99%
1980 6,872+0.34%
1990 7,572+0.97%
1995 8,935+3.15%
2000 9,360+1.00%
2007 10,084+1.03%
2010 9,626−1.68%
2015 9,644+0.04%
2020 10,577+1.96%
2024 10,690+0.26%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Pasil was 10,690 people, with a density of 57/km2 or 150/sq mi.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pasil (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
61.91
2003
70.01
2006
44.80
2009
26.52
2012
41.18
2015
27.68
2018
18.15
2021
11.69
2023
10.98

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Pasil's economy relies on agriculture. Pasil was recognized as the first Slow Food Community in the Philippines. There are heritage crops in Pasil like Chong-ak Rice and Kalinga Ulikan Red Rice.

Government

Local government

Pasil, 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Caroline B. Agyao
Mayor Silvestre A. Mosing
Vice-Mayor Venancio O. Magangat
Councilors Bernadette L. Wayaway
Chan Keight B. Patongao
Marcelino Peter L. Agabas
Billy B. Lingayo Jr.
Arnel B. Banasan
Peter M. Andomang
Ireneo L. Layugan
Lonely Lovely L. Aguac

Folklore

In an earlier time, Kabunian–the supreme deity of the Kalinga–left a drop of water upon an ancient tree he passed on one of his travels. This drop trickled down and with a great force akin to magnetism, attracted nearby brooks and rivulets to form what is now the Pasil River.

Education

The Pasil 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

  • Ableg Elementary School
  • Bagtayan Elementary School
  • Balatoc Elementary School
  • Batong Buhay Elementary School
  • Balinciagao Elementary School
  • Balinciagao Elementary School - Wagas Primary School Annex
  • Cagaluan Elementary School
  • Cagaluan Elementary School Annex (Da-o Primary School)
  • Cagaluan Elementary School Annex (Putao Primary School)
  • Colayo Elementary School
  • Dalupa Elementary School
  • Dangtalan Elementary School
  • Galdang Elementary School
  • Magsilay Elementary School
  • Pasil Central School
  • Pasil Central School (Guinaang Annex)
  • Pasil Central School (Malucsad Annex)
  • Pasil Central School ( Pugong Annex)
  • Balinciagao Elementary School - Limood Annex

Secondary schools

  • Batong Buhay National High School
  • Central Pasil National High School
  • Pasil National High School

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Pasil | (DILG)
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