Pinukpuk

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Pinukpuk
Municipality
Municipality of Pinukpuk
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Pinukpuk
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°34′23″N121°21′55″E / 17.5731°N 121.3653°E / 17.5731; 121.3653
Country Philippines
Region Cordillera Administrative Region
Province Kalinga
District Lone district
Barangays 23 (see Barangays)
Government
  [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 •  Mayor Irving B. Dasayon
 •  Vice Mayor Jimmy B. Dasayon
 •  Representative Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang
 •  Municipal Council
Members
  • Jay Vee C. Bangon
  • Oswald B. Alunday
  • Celestino L. Dong-as
  • Janice Grace C. Tuddao
  • Gloria B. Bagsao
  • Lolito A. Iddoba
  • Donald M. Bayog
  • Bernadette P. Cabannag
 •  Electorate 21,564 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • 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) [3]
 • Total
35,033
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
 •  Households
7,290
Economy
 •  Income class 1st municipal income class
 •  Poverty incidence
11.96
% (2021) [4]
 •  Revenue ₱ 349.2 million (2022)
 •  Assets ₱ 948.5 million (2022)
 •  Expenditure ₱ 129.2 million (2022)
 •  Liabilities ₱ 113.8 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3806
PSGC
1403209000
IDD  :  area code  +63 (0)74
Native languages Kalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog
Website www.pinukpuk.gov.ph

Pinukpuk, officially the Municipality of Pinukpuk is a municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,275 people. [5]

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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). [6]

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.  [7] 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

Climate data for Pinukpuk, Kalinga
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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 days17.213.713.213.021.723.425.225.221.917.718.620.8231.6
Source: Meteoblue [8]

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 [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

In the 2020 census, the population of Pinukpuk was 34,275 people, [14] with a density of 46 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

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

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
(2019–2022) [23]
PositionName
CongressmanAllen Jesse C. Mangaoang
MayorIrving B. Dasayon
Vice-MayorJimmy B. Dasayon
CouncilorsBernadette 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

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. [24] 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. [25]

  • 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

  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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Pinukpuk: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  17. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  18. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  20. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  23. ↑ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  25. ↑ "List of Schools". Ebeis.deped.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
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