Barlig
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Barlig, officially the Municipality of Barlig (Filipino: Bayan ng Barlig, Ilocano: Ili ti Barlig) is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,796 people, making it the least populated town in the province.Template:PH census
Geography
The Municipality of Barlig is bounded in the east by Natonin in the west by Bontoc and Sadanga. In the north, it is bounded by Tinglayan and in the south by the town of Mayoyao. The town is separated into three settlements or cluster of villages such as Barlig town proper, Lias and Kadaclan.[1]
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Barangays
Barlig is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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- Chupac
- Fiangtin
- Gawana
- Kaleo
- Latang
- Lias Kanluran
- Lias Silangan
- Lingoy
- Lunas
- Macalana
- Ogoog
Climate
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Barlig has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) closely bordering a subtropical highland climate ("Cwb") with relatively dry winters.
Demographics
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The people of Barlig are predominantly of Igorot and Ilocano descent. Locals call themselves Ifiallig which is a reference to someone born or having roots from villages. In the cluster of villages in Lias, people call themselves I-lias while those from Kadaclan villages call themselves Ekachakran. Despite living in a single town, the people speak different languages and probably traditions.[1]
Languages
Bontoc and Ilocano are the main dialects of Barlig.
Barlig is home to two indigenous languages, the Finalig language and the Balangaw language. Both languages are on the brink of extinction, making them important languages in the field of language conservation. The two languages are also important for the survival of the Finalig culture and the Balangaw culture, respectively.
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022):[2]
- Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
- Mayor: Clark C. Ngaya
- Vice-Mayor: David Osborn M. Fomocod
- Councilors:
- Delio F. Focad
- Johnson A. Ingson
- Rolly S. Agyao
- Benjamin G. Sapguian
- Rodrigo C. Layao
- Abner P. Ayoga
- Fernando Y. Cablog
- Rodrigo S. Awe
Tourism
Barlig town boasts of its own rice terraces, the Barlig Rice Terraces in the near the center of the town and Lias Rice Terraces in the Lias, which is a cluster of villages. In Kadaclan, which is another cluster of villages, the annual Menaliyam festival is held. Its most popular destination is Mt. Amuyao which stands at more than 2,702 meters above sea level. That makes it one of the highest mountains in the Philippines and the fourth highest mountain in Luzon.
Education
The Barlig 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.[3]
Primary and elementary schools
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- Barlig Central School
- Kadaclan Elementary School
- Kaleo Elementary School
- Latang Elementary School
- Lias Elementary School
- Lingoy Primary School
- Lingoy-Chatol Elementary School
- Lunas Primary School
- Mog-ao Primary School
- Ogo-og Elementary School
Secondary schools
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- Barlig National High School
- Eastern Bontoc National Agricultural Vocational High School
- Kadaclan National High School
- Lias National High School
Higher educational institution
- Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (under construction)
Notable personalities
- Jeyrick Sigmaton - actor and model[4]
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
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