Mayoyao


Mayoyao, officially the Municipality of Mayoyao is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,525 people.

History

Battle of Mayoyao Ridge

From July 26 to August 9, 1945, Filipino soldiers under the command of Donald Blackburn, supported by airstrikes by Army Air Forces, captured the town, then a Japanese stronghold. The result was key to the eventual surrender of General Yamashita at Kiangan, Ifugao.
A memorial marker, located at Mount Nagchajan, marks the site of the battle.

Geography

Mayoyao is situated from the provincial capital Lagawe, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Mayoyao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Aduyongan
  • Alimit
  • Ayangan
  • Balangbang
  • Banao
  • Banhal
  • Bato-Alatbang
  • Bongan
  • Buninan
  • Chaya
  • Chumang
  • Epeng
  • Guinihon
  • Inwaloy
  • Langayan
  • Liwo
  • Maga
  • Magulon
  • Mapawoy
  • Mayoyao Proper
  • Mongol
  • Nalbu
  • Nattum
  • Palaad
  • Poblacion
  • Talboc
  • Tulaed

    Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Mayoyao was 15,525 people, with a density of.

Economy

Government

Local government

Mayoyao, 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
MayorJimmy B. Padchanan Jr.
Vice-MayorRudy N. Chilagan Jr.
CouncilorsAmbrocio G. Powoc
CouncilorsEugene P. Lim-ang
CouncilorsFeir L. Baichon
CouncilorsMarie Cris P. Nachegpan
CouncilorsHermoso B. Bimmotag Jr.
CouncilorsAntonio G. Bangachon Jr.
CouncilorsPedro P. Acapen
CouncilorsMyra Faith N. Lumayna

Education

The Mayoyao 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

  • Adoyungan Primary School
  • Alimit Elementary School
  • Ayangan Elementary School
  • Balangbang Elementary School
  • Banao Elementary School
  • Bongan Primary School
  • Buninan Primary School
  • Chaya Primary School
  • Chumang Elementary School
  • Epeng Elementary School
  • Guinihon Elementary School
  • Inwaloy Elementary School
  • Langayan Primary School
  • Liwo Primary School
  • Loyoh ES
  • Maga Primary School
  • Magulon Elementary School
  • Mapawoy Primary School
  • Mayban Primary School
  • Mayoyao Central School
  • Nattum Primary School
  • Nattum Primary School
  • Palaad Elementary School
  • Patyay Elementary School
  • Talboc Elementary School
  • Tulaed Elementary School

    Secondary schools

  • Assumption Academy
  • Mayoyao National High School
  • Tulaed National High School