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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In the 2020 census, the population of Paoay was 25,001 people,Template:PH census with a density of Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Government
Local government
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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
| 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
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Paseo de Paoay
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View of Poblacion Area
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Buttress of the Paoay Church
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Details on the side of a door of the church
Notable personalities
- Conchita Carpio-Morales, a Filipino judge
- Mans Carpio, a Filipino lawyer
References
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- ↑ Hargrove, Thomas R. (1991). "The Mysteries of Taal: A Philippine volcano and lake, her sea life and lost towns", p.135. Bookmark, Manila. Template:ISBN.
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External links
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- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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