La Paz, Abra

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La Paz, officially the Municipality of La Paz (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,493 people.Template:PH census

Geography

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La Paz is situated Template:Convert from the provincial capital Bangued, and Template:Convert from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

La Paz is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

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Demographics

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The Iglesia Filipina Independiete (Philippine Independente Church) Parish of Nuestra Señora de La Paz (Our Lady of Peace Parish), located in barangay Poblacion, is one of the oldest churches in the province.

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In the 2020 census, La Paz had a population of 16,493.Template:PH census The population density was Template:Convert.

Economy

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Government

Local government

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Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[1]
Position Name
Congressman Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos
Mayor Menchie B. Bernos
Vice-Mayor Benito E. Nono
Councilors Up-john C. Palos
Julbert B. Timbreza
German A. Quiday
Reynaldo C. Adriatico
Ramon T. Bayudang Sr.
Ronnel R. Balaoro
Vida P. Labios
Ronald P. Ola

Education

The La Paz 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.[2]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Benben Elementary School
  • Bulbulala Elementary School
  • Canan Elementary School
  • Gongonot Elementary School
  • Isit Elementary School
  • Liguis Elementary School
  • Malabbaga Elementary School
  • Mudeng Elementary School
  • Pidipid Elementary School
  • San Gregorio Elementary School
  • Sidongan Primary School
  • Toon Elementary School
  • Udangan Primary School

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Secondary schools

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  • La Paz Integrated School
  • Marc Ysrael B. Bernos Memorial National High School
  • Queen of Peace High School - Canan
  • Queen of Peace High School - La Paz

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References

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External links

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  • [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]

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