Malibcong
Malibcong, officially the Municipality of Malibcong, is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 4,167 people.
Geography
The Municipality of Malibcong is located at. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra.Malibcong is situated from the provincial capital Bangued, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Malibcong is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Malibcong had a population of 4,167 people. The population density was.The Itneg tribe can be found in Malibcong and they speak a sub-dialect of Banao Itneg language, and Ilocano. There are three dialects in Malibcong: Banao, Gubang and Mabaka.
Economy
Government
Local government
Malibcong, 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
| Position | Name |
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Romando B. Bacuyag |
| Vice-Mayor | Regino V. Siddayao |
| Councilors | Yolanda L. Balmaceda |
| Councilors | Eduard B. Osing |
| Councilors | Alberto David A. Alunday |
| Councilors | Florenda L. Estigoy |
| Councilors | Joy B. Bacuyag |
| Councilors | Elpidio B. Tiggangay |
| Councilors | Maria G. Gayban |
| Councilors | Maron B. Danao |
Education
The Malibcong 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
- Bangilo Elementary School
- Bayabas Elementary School
- Binasaran Primary School
- Dulao Elementary School
- Liwang Elementary School
- Malibcong Central School
- Mataragan Elementary School
- Taripan Elementary School
- Gacab Primary School
- Lat-ey Primary School
Secondary school
- Mataragan National Agricultural School