Galimuyod
Galimuyod, officially the Municipality of Galimuyod, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
Etymology
The town, formerly known as Cabisilan, was once the largest barrio of Candon during the Spanish Colonial Era. A land dispute between them and the residents of neighboring Sapang - another barrio of Candon - was settled through a "gin-nuyod" contest, a common game during those days. The people of Cabisilan won, allowing the settlement to become the center of barrios near it. The old folks renamed the barrio Galimuyod, from the Ilocano words tali and ginuyod.Geography
Galimuyod is situated from the provincial capital Vigan, and from the country's capital city of Manila.Barangays
Galimuyod is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.- Abaya
- Baracbac
- Bidbiday
- Bitong
- Borobor
- Calimugtong
- Calongbuyan
- Calumbaya
- Daldagan
- Kilang
- Legaspi
- Mabayag
- Matanubong
- Mckinley
- Nagsingcaoan
- Oaig-Daya
- Pagangpang
- Patac
- Poblacion
- Rubio
- Sabangan-Bato
- Sacaang
- San Vicente
- Sapang
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Galimuyod had a population of 10,263 people. The population density was.Government
Local government
Galimuyod, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, 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 | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Jessie B. Balingsat |
| Vice-Mayor | Kulapu R. Trinidad |
| Councilors | Minard N. Tumacdang |
| Councilors | Maricel T. Balingsat |
| Councilors | Beberly Joy D. Dario |
| Councilors | Moises Galangco |
| Councilors | Florendo G. Olanio |
| Councilors | Raymund M. Balbin |
| Councilors | Willy Gadingan |
| Councilors | - |
Education
The Salcedo-Galimuyod-Sigay-Del Pilar Schools District Office governs all private and public schools within the municipality of Galimuyod. The Schools District Office also oversees the operations of all schools situated in Salcedo, Sigay, and Gregorio del Pilar.Primary and elementary schools
- Baracbac Primary School
- Bidbiday Adventist Multigrade School
- Bidbiday Elementary School
- Bitong Elementary School
- Calimugtong Elementary School
- Galimuyod Integrated School
- Mckinley Primary School
- Pagangpang Elementary School
- Patac Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Pagangpang National High School
- Galimuyod Integrated School