Paoay

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Paoay, officially the Municipality of Paoay (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,001 people.Template:PH census

History

In 1701, Paoay was established as a municipality by virtue of a Royal Decree that also designated Don Martin Guiang as its founding head. He served in this capacity as Kapitan Bosar from 1701 to 1704.[1]

Geography

The Municipality of Paoay is home to the Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Barangays

Paoay is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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  • Bacsil
  • Cabagoan
  • Cabangaran
  • Callaguip
  • Cayubog
  • Dolores
  • Laoa
  • Masintoc
  • Monte
  • Mumulaan
  • Nagbacalan
  • Nalasin
  • Nanguyudan
  • Oaig-Upay-Abulao
  • Pambaran
  • Pannaratan (Poblacion)
  • Paratong
  • Pasil
  • Salbang (Poblacion)
  • San Agustin
  • San Blas (Poblacion)
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro
  • San Roque (Poblacion)
  • Sangladan Poblacion (Nalbuan)
  • Santa Rita (Poblacion)
  • Sideg
  • Suba
  • Sungadan
  • Surgui
  • Veronica

Climate

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Demographics

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Economy

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Government

Local government

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Paoay Municipal Hall

Paoay, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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
(2022–2025)[2]
Position Name
Congressman Eugenio Angelo M. Barba
Mayor Shiella A. Galano
Vice-Mayor Ferdinand Ignacio
Councilors Carmencita B. Sadorra
Juncee Clemente
Dante Langaman
Alfonso Diaz
Edwin Abrojena
Efren V. Valdez
Sheryl Padayao
Noel Quemado

Tourism

Paoay Lake

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On the shores of the lake lies a mansion once used by the Marcoses. Called Malacañang of the North, it is now a museum that is open to the public. Adjacent to the mansion is the Paoay Golf Course.

Education

The Paoay Schools District Office governs all public and private schools within the municipality.[4]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Bacsil Elementary School
  • Evangelista Elementary School
  • Monte Elementary School
  • Mumulaan Elementary School
  • Nagbacalan Elementary School
  • Nagbacalan West Elementary School
  • Nalasin Elementary School
  • Nanguyudan Elementary School
  • Paoay Central Elementary School
  • Paoay East Central Elementary School
  • Paoay Faith Academy
  • Pasil Elementary School
  • Salbang Elementary School
  • Sideg Elementary School
  • Suba Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Paoay Lake National High School
  • Paoay National High School
  • Paoay North Institute
  • Malaguip Integrated School

Gallery

Notable personalities

References

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External links

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