Currimao


Currimao, officially the Municipality of Currimao, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.

Geography

The Municipality of Currimao is bordered by Pinili to the south, Batac to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and Paoay to the north.
Currimao is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Currimao is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Anggapang Norte
  • Anggapang Sur
  • Bimmanga
  • Cabuusan
  • Comcomloong
  • Gaang
  • Lang-ayan-Baramban
  • Lioes
  • Maglaoi Centro
  • Maglaoi Norte
  • Maglaoi Sur
  • Paguludan-Salindeg
  • Pangil
  • Pias Norte
  • Pias Sur
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • Salugan
  • San Simeon
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tapao-Tigue
  • Torre
  • Victoria

    Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Currimao was 12,256 people, with a density of.

Economy

Government

Local government

Currimao, 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

PositionName
CongressmanEugenio Angelo M. Barba
MayorEdward T. Quilala
Vice-MayorSandra T. Cabreros
CouncilorsCharles Anthony P. Lazo
CouncilorsElmer D. Reyno
CouncilorsMark Louie S. Aglipay
CouncilorsJay Lord G. Fernando
CouncilorsReuben S. Silao
CouncilorsJanette Aglipay
CouncilorsMargarita G. Allado
CouncilorsMyar Gonzales

Education

The Currimao Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bimmanga Elementary School
  • Comcomloong-Anggapang Primary School
  • Doña Josefa E. Marcos Elementary School
  • Langayan Elementary School
  • Maglaoi Elementary School
  • Paguludan Primary School
  • Pangil Elementary School
  • Pias-Gaang Elementary School
  • Wilbur C. Go Elementary School

    Secondary schools

  • Currimao National High School
  • Wilbur C. Go National High School