Licuan-Baay


Licuan-Baay, officially the Municipality of Licuan-Baay, is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 4,301 people.

History

Spanish era

Before Licuan-Baay was merged, there was only Licuan and Baay. Baay was founded at a time when Candon was the capital of Ilocos Sur and Abra, and was the mother town of Licuan. Meanwhile, the town of Licuan was founded by the Spaniards in 1652. They set up their headquarters at the village of Baquiro.

Philippine-American War

During the Philippine-American War, there was one incident at Sitio Diangay in which a 100 strong American army unit chased a 20 Filipino guerrilla group. One American soldier was wounded while 15 Filipino soldiers were killed. The rest surrendered.

World War II

During World War II, after the defeat at Bataan, American and Filipino forces began hiding at Mount Bawao from the Japanese occupational authorities. The Japanese eventually found their hideout and turned them into "cargadores" at bayonet point. In 1944, the Japanese set up a garrison in Licuan, staying in the town for 3 months.

Geography

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

Barangays

Licuan-Baay is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2024 census, Licuan-Baay had a population of 4,301 people. The population density was.

Government

Local government

Licuan-Baay, 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
MayorAlejo S. Domingo
Vice-MayorChester B. Sannadan
CouncilorsHermina G. Balanay
CouncilorsGabriela B. Maguelang
CouncilorsAlfredo V. Banatao
CouncilorsVictor D. Babila Sr.
CouncilorsOsmenio A. Wacguisan
CouncilorsRamon C. Bumogas
CouncilorsPeriam J. Tadeo
CouncilorsJerry P. Parada

Education

The Baay-Licuan 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

  • Agat Primary School
  • Baquero Elementary School
  • Bonglo Elementary School
  • Bulbulala Primary School
  • Caoayan Primary School
  • Diangay Primary School
  • Kileng Primary School
  • Lenneng Elementary School
  • Licuan-Baay Central School
  • Nalbuan Elementary School
  • Subagan Primary School
  • Sucao Elementary School

Secondary schools