Licuan-Baay

Licuan-Baay, officially the Municipality of Licuan-Baay (Ilocano: Ili ti Licuan-Baay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Licuan-Baay), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,566 people.[3]

Licuan-Baay
Municipality
Municipality of Licuan-Baay
Flag of Licuan-Baay
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Map of Abra with Licuan-Baay highlighted
Map of Abra with Licuan-Baay highlighted
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Licuan-Baay is located in Philippines
Licuan-Baay
Licuan-Baay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°36′33″N 120°54′19″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceAbra
District Lone district
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDarwin L. Domingo
 • Vice MayorAlejo S. Domingo
 • RepresentativeMenchie B. Bernos
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate4,292 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total256.42 km2 (99.00 sq mi)
Elevation
626 m (2,054 ft)
Highest elevation
1,493 m (4,898 ft)
Lowest elevation
231 m (758 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total4,566
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
 • Households
993
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
23.33
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 
 • Assets₱ 
 • Expenditure₱ 
 • Liabilities₱ 
Service provider
 • ElectricityAbra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2819
PSGC
140113000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesItneg
Ilocano
Tagalog

Geography

Licuan-Baay is located at 17°36′33″N 120°54′19″E.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 256.42 square kilometres (99.00 sq mi) [5] constituting 6.16% of the 4,165.25-square-kilometre- (1,608.21 sq mi) total area of Abra.

Barangays

Licuan-Baay is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
140113001 Bonglo (Patagui) 7.0% 319 261 ▴ 2.03%
140113002 Bulbulala 8.2% 374 363 ▴ 0.30%
140113003 Cawayan 9.7% 443 483 ▾ −0.86%
140113004 Domenglay 9.7% 441 417 ▴ 0.56%
140113005 Lenneng 8.7% 395 359 ▴ 0.96%
140113006 Mapisla 8.7% 398 518 ▾ −2.60%
140113007 Mogao 6.2% 281 349 ▾ −2.14%
140113008 Nalbuan 17.0% 778 852 ▾ −0.90%
140113009 Poblacion 9.5% 434 379 ▴ 1.36%
140113010 Subagan 11.2% 510 525 ▾ −0.29%
140113011 Tumalip 6.9% 316 358 ▾ −1.24%
Total 4,566 4,864 ▾ −0.63%

Climate
Climate data for Licuan-Baay, Abra
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 25
(77)		 28
(82)
Average low °C (°F) 17
(63)		 18
(64)		 19
(66)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 18
(64)		 20
(69)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24
(0.9)		 26
(1.0)		 25
(1.0)		 43
(1.7)		 159
(6.3)		 180
(7.1)		 204
(8.0)		 207
(8.1)		 183
(7.2)		 185
(7.3)		 91
(3.6)		 67
(2.6)		 1,394
(54.8)
Average rainy days 8.2 8.7 10.1 13.7 22.3 24.3 25.3 23.5 22.2 16.4 14.1 12.7 201.5
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics
Population census of Licuan-Baay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 1,379—    
1948 1,477+0.77%
1960 2,066+2.84%
1970 2,821+3.16%
1975 3,144+2.20%
1980 3,094−0.32%
1990 3,697+1.80%
1995 3,866+0.84%
2000 3,812−0.30%
2007 3,990+0.63%
2010 4,864+7.47%
2015 4,689−0.70%
2020 4,566−0.52%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Licuan-Baay had a population of 4,566.[3] The population density was 18 inhabitants per square kilometre (47/sq mi).

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Licuan-Baay
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13]
[14][15][16][17][18]

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Licuan-Baay, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos
Mayor Alejo S. Domingo
Vice-Mayor Chester B. Sannadan
Councilors Hermina G. Balanay
Gabriela B. Maguelang
Alfredo V. Banatao
Victor D. Babila Sr.
Osmenio A. Wacguisan
Ramon C. Bumogas
Periam J. Tadeo
Jerry P. Parada

References
  1.  Municipality of Licuan-Baay | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Province: Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. "Municipal: Licuan-Baay". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. 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.
  8. "Licuan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  9. Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. 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.
  11. "Province of Abra". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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