Banna, Ilocos Norte


Banna, officially the Municipality of Banna, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
WWW banna.gov.ph

History

The word Banna was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 120–95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.

Geography

Banna is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Balioeg
  • Bangsar
  • Barbarangay
  • Binacag
  • Bomitog
  • Bugasi
  • Caestebanan
  • Caribquib
  • Catagtaguen
  • Crispina
  • Hilario
  • Imelda
  • Lorenzo
  • Macayepyep
  • Marcos
  • Nagpatayan
  • Sinamar
  • Tabtabagan
  • Valdez
  • Valenciano

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Banna was 19,363 people, with a density of.

Government

Local government

Banna is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte. It 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.

Elected officials

PositionName
CongressmanEugenio Angelo M. Barba
MayorCarlito A. Abadilla II
Vice-MayorMary Chrislyn C. Abadilla
CouncilorsHerminio A. Bumanglag
CouncilorsRuben G. Taroma
CouncilorsAdonis B. Manuel
CouncilorsFrancisco A. Bactat
CouncilorsNelson S. Lucas
CouncilorsNelson C. Oalog
CouncilorsJohnny H. Gayya
CouncilorsEfren Santos B. Garcia

Education

The Banna Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bangsar Elementary School
  • Banna Central Elementary School
  • Banna Church of Christ Disciples Learning Center
  • Barbarangay Elementary School
  • Bomitog Elementary School
  • Bugasi Elementary School
  • Caestebanan Elementary School
  • Caribquib Elementary School
  • Catagtaguen Elementary School
  • Crispina Elementary School
  • Imelda Elementary School
  • Lading Elementary School
  • Macayepyep Elementary School
  • Nagpatayan Elementary School
  • Quiaoit Memorial Elementary School
  • Sinamar Elementary School
  • Tabtabagan Elementary School
  • Valdez Elementary School

Secondary schools

Notable personalities