Pinukpuk

Pinukpuk
Municipality
Municipality of Pinukpuk
Saltan Bridge and Pinukpuk
Saltan Bridge and Pinukpuk
Flag of Pinukpuk
Flag
Map of Kalinga with Pinukpuk highlighted
Map of Kalinga with Pinukpuk highlighted
Interactive map of Pinukpuk
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
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJimmy B. Dasayon
 • Vice MayorShirlynne B. Dasayon-Alunday
 • RepresentativeCaroline B. Agyao
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Dennis G. Tannong
  • Oswald B. Alunday
  • Theodora P. Hortelano
  • Janice Grace B. Catriz-Tuddao
  • John D. Lingbawan
  • Gloria B. Bagsao
  • Marilou Q. Iddoba
  • Jerold A. Tuppiyac
 • Electorate21,564 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)
 • Total
35,033
 • Density47.115/km2 (122.03/sq mi)
 • Households
7,290
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
9.84
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 329.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,148 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 202.7 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 96.95 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3806
PSGC
1403209000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesKalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.pinukpuk.gov.ph

Pinukpuk, officially the Municipality of Pinukpuk, is a municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 35,033 people.

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).

Geography

The Municipality of Pinukpuk is in the northern part of Kalinga province, which is a gateway to Tuao, Cagayan, and Conner, Apayao.

Pinukpuk is situated 40.38 kilometres (25.09 mi) from the provincial capital Tabuk, and 505.82 kilometres (314.30 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Pinukpuk is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.  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)
  • Dugpa
  • Katabbogan
  • Limos
  • Magaogao
  • Malagnat
  • Mapaco
  • Pakawit
  • Pinococ
  • Pinukpuk Junction-Center
  • Socbot
  • 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

Demographics

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+1.44%
2024 35,033+0.53%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Pinukpuk was 35,033 people, with a density of 47 inhabitants per square kilometre or 120 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Pinukpuk (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
59.25
2003
52.16
2006
33.90
2009
29.87
2012
31.92
2015
30.36
2018
20.31
2021
11.96
2023
9.84

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Agriculture is the primary source of economy in Pinukpuk. Major crops of Pinukpuk include palay (rice) and corn. Pinukpuk's commerce and trade serve as an active trading node connecting Kalinga to Tuao in Cagayan and Conner in Apayao.

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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Caroline B. Agyao
Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon
Vice-Mayor Shirlynne B. Dasayon-Alunday
Councilors Dennis G. Tannong
Oswald B. Alunday
Theodora P. Hortelano
Janice Grace B. Catriz-Tuddao
John D. Lingbawan
Gloria B. Bagsao
Marilou Q. Iddoba
Jerold A. Tuppiyac

Education

The schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality.They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. There are two schools district offices namely: Northern Pinukpuk, and Southern Pinukpuk.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Aciga Elementary School
  • Aguimitan Primary School
  • Allaguia Elementary School
  • Ammacian Elementary School
  • Apatan Elementary School
  • Asibanglan Elementary School
  • Baclas Elementary School
  • Ballayangon Elementary School
  • Bayao Elementary School
  • Binansagan Elementary School
  • Bonnong Primary School
  • Calbayan Elementary School
  • Camalog Elementary School
  • Cawagayan Elementary School
  • Coddog Elementary School
  • Dugpa Elementary School
  • Dupagan Elementary School
  • Katabbogan Elementary School
  • Kullayanan Elementary School
  • Limos Elementary School
  • Liplipoken Elementary School
  • Lutab Elementary School
  • Magaogao Elementary School
  • Malaap Elementary School
  • Malagnat Elementary School
  • Mapaco Elementary School
  • Pakawit Elementary School
  • Pinococ Elementary School
  • Pinukpuk Central School
  • Pinukpuk Elementary School
  • Sagsag Elementary School
  • Socbot Elementary School
  • Taggay Elementary School
  • Tappo Elementary School
  • Tappo Elementary School - Allangigan Annex
  • Wagud Elementary School

Secondary schools

As of July 2021, Pinukpuk has 10 Secondary Schools.

  • 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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