Danglas


Danglas, officially the Municipality of Danglas, is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 4,372 people.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra.
Danglas is situated from the provincial capital Bangued, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Danglas is politically subdivided into 7 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Danglas had a population of 4,372 people. The population density was.

Economy

The economy of the municipality is heavily dependent on agriculture particularly palay, corn, vegetables and fruits. Other raw materials include rattan and bamboos.

Government

Local government

Danglas, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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
CongressmanJoseph Santo Niño B. Bernos
MayorDenise Florence B. Bragas
Vice-MayorEsther B. Bernos
CouncilorsNestor B. Alcartado
CouncilorsJonathan H. Layugan
CouncilorsCarmelo M. Acnam
CouncilorsGenaro B. Alita
CouncilorsDominador S. Acnam
CouncilorsVivencio M. Bringas
CouncilorsHerbert H. Hernandez
CouncilorsZenaida F. Balucas

Education

The Danglas 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

Secondary school