Maconacon, officially the Municipality of Maconacon (Ibanag: Ili nat Maconacon; Ilocano: Ili ti Maconacon; Tagalog/Kasiguranin: Bayan ng Maconacon), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,977 people,[4] making it the least populous municipality in the province.
Maconacon was a former barrio of Cabagan. It became a separate municipality on June 21, 1969, by virtue of Republic Act No. 5776.[6]
In June 2009, Municipal Mayor Francisco Talosig was shot in an ambush and died after being in a coma for four months.[7] His successor, Erlinda Domingo, was also assassinated in 2013.[8]
On April 12, 2024, the town is declared an insurgency-free municipality from the influence of CPP, NPA, and NDF, along with Divilacan.[9]
Geography
Maconacon is one of the four coastal municipalities of the province of Isabela facing the Philippine Sea to the east. Separated from the rest of the province by the mighty Sierra Madre mountains, it is considered to be one of the most remote and isolated community in the province.
Maconacon is situated 107.90 kilometres (67.05mi) from the provincial capital Ilagan, and 533.49 kilometres (331.50mi) from the country's capital city of Manila, via Ilagan–Divilacan Road.
Barangays
Maconacon is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[10] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
In the 2020 census, the population of Maconacon was 3,977 people,[4] with a density of 7.4 inhabitants per square kilometre or 19 inhabitants per square mile.
As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.
The Municipality of Maconacon 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 municipal councilors are elected directly by the people in elections held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
Members of the Maconacon Municipal Council (2022-2025)[24]
Position
Name
District Representative
Antonio T. Albano
Municipal Mayor
Rolly M. Quebral
Municipal Vice-Mayor
Ma. Lycelle Kate D. Vicente
Municipal Councilors
Aida G. Manalay
Chester Vicente
Emmanuel B. Guiñez
Rene C. Baricog, Sr.
Jannet P. Costales
Richard Peralta
Michael P. Perucho
Edilbert M. Rapanut
Congress representation
Maconacon, belonging to the first legislative district of the province of Isabela, is currently represented by Antonio T. Albano.[25]
Education
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[26] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley.[27] The Palanan Schools District Office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.[28]
Elementary school
Maconacon Central School
Secondary schools
Maconacon National High School
Reina Mercedes Integrated School
Infrastructure
Maconacon is accessible via sea and air. Its primary gateway is the Maconacon Airport which connects this isolated town to the rest of the province through Cauayan Airport, also in Cauayan and Tuguegarao Airport in Tuguegarao.
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