Aguinaldo, Ifugao


Aguinaldo, officially the Municipality of Aguinaldo, is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,924 people.
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Etymology

The town was named Aguinaldo in honor of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines, who is believed to have passed through the area during the Philippine–American War. Before its creation in 1980, the area was known as Bunhian, then a part of the municipality of Mayoyao.

History

The Municipality of Aguinaldo was officially created through Batas Pambansa Bilang 86, which was approved on September 20, 1980. The law separated several barangays—Bunhian, Damag, Galonogon, Itab, Jacmal, Ta-ang, Talete, and Ubao—from the Municipality of Mayoyao in the province of Ifugao.
Prior to its creation, the area that now comprises Aguinaldo was known collectively as Bunhian, a part of Mayoyao. During the 1970s, local leaders from the aforementioned barangays began advocating for separation and the establishment of their own municipality. This movement was supported by Romulo Lumauig and Gualberto Lumauig, who represented Ifugao in the House of Representatives and the Interim Batasang Pambansa, respectively.
Their efforts culminated in the enactment of Batas Pambansa Blg. 86, signed into law by then-President Ferdinand Marcos, formally establishing the Municipality of Aguinaldo. The municipality was named after Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines, who is believed to have passed through the area while fleeing from American forces during the Philippine-American War.

Geography

Aguinaldo is situated from the provincial capital Lagawe, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Aguinaldo is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Awayan
  • Bunhian
  • Butac
  • Buwag
  • Chalalo
  • Damag
  • Galonogon
  • Halag
  • Itab
  • Jacmal
  • Majlong
  • Mongayang
  • Posnaan
  • Ta-ang
  • Talite
  • Ubao

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Aguinaldo was 20,924 people, with a density of.

Economy

The economy is mostly agricultural with palay as the main crop.

Government

Local government

Aguinaldo, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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

PositionName
CongressmanSolomon R. Chungalao
MayorGaspar B. Chilagan Jr.
Vice-MayorTony L. Chilagan
CouncilorsRicky B. Uchayan
CouncilorsSharon E. Dapuyen
CouncilorsMelchor M. Bimmang
CouncilorsRuben N. Maanao
CouncilorsDenis B. Padiangan
CouncilorsSusan L. Pengiton
CouncilorsMario C. Chinaman
CouncilorsManuel A. Lamag Jr.

Education

The Aguinaldo 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.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Aguinaldo Central School
  • Awayan Elementary School
  • Awayan Elementary School - Annex
  • Bunag Primary School
  • Butac Elementary School
  • Buwag Primary School
  • Chalalo Elementary School
  • Chalalo Elementary School - Annex
  • Damag Elementary School
  • Galonogon Elementary School
  • Haitan Primary School
  • Halag Elementary School
  • Halag Elementary School - Halag 1
  • Halag Elementary School - Halag 3
  • Hulbo Elementary School
  • Itab Elementary School
  • Maguitawa Elementary School
  • Majlong Primary School
  • Manaot Elementary School
  • Monggayang Elementary School
  • Nepojnoc Primary School
  • Pojnaan Elementary School
  • Ta-ang Primary School
  • Talite Primary School
  • Ubao Elementary School

Secondary schools