Lagangilang


Lagangilang, officially the Municipality of Lagangilang, is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 14,577 people.

Geography

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

Barangays

Lagangilang is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Lagangilang had a population of 14,577 people. The population density was.

Economy

Government

Local government

Lagangilang, 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
MayorRovelyn E. Villamor
Vice-MayorRoderick T. Atmosfera
CouncilorsRuben S. Martinez
CouncilorsPaul Joseph Q. Abaya
CouncilorsMary Ann B. Atmosfera
CouncilorsMaryzoul B. Alvis
CouncilorsNorberto A. Alcada
CouncilorsElpidio D. Colet Sr.
CouncilorsJoseph T. Flores
CouncilorsEdna B. Caliboso

Education

The Lagangilang 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

  • Bacooc Elementary School
  • Bright Kid Guided Development School
  • Caridad Azares Elementary School
  • Cayapa Elementary School
  • Dalaguisen Elementary School
  • Gaddani Elementary School
  • Lagangilang Central School
  • Lagben Primary School
  • Metodio Elementary School
  • Nagtipulan Elementary School
  • Paganao Elementary School
  • Presentar Elementary School
  • Tagodtod Elementary School
  • Villa San Isidro Elementary School
  • Willy Castillo Primary School
  • Taping Primary School

    Secondary schools

  • Cayapa National High School
  • Tagodtod National High School

    High educational institution

  • Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology-Main Campus