Lagawe


Lagawe, officially the Municipality of Lagawe , is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.

Geography

Lagawe is situated from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Lagawe is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Abinuan
  • Banga
  • Boliwong
  • Burnay
  • Buyabuyan
  • Caba
  • Cudog
  • Dulao
  • Jucbong
  • Luta
  • Montabiong
  • Olilicon
  • Poblacion East
  • Poblacion North
  • Poblacion South
  • Poblacion West
  • Ponghal
  • Pullaan
  • Tungngod
  • Tupaya

    Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Lagawe was 19,124 people, with a density of.

Language

and Ilocano are the dominant dialects of Lagawe.

Economy

Government

Local government

Lagawe, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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
CongressmanSolomon R. Chungalao
MayorMartin L. Habawel Jr.
Vice-MayorReynold A. Kimayong
CouncilorsMarlon B. Bandao
CouncilorsNeil L. Wangiwang
CouncilorsHoma G. Liwayan
CouncilorsAngel T. Taguiling
CouncilorsDavis H. Pulao
CouncilorsTejano P. Balinon
CouncilorsGregorio G. Dangayo
CouncilorsWilson G. Bumanghat

Education

The Lagawe 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