Currimao

Summary

Currimao, officially the Municipality of Currimao (Ilocano: Ili ti Currimao; Filipino: Bayan ng Currimao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,215 people.[3]

Currimao
Municipality of Currimao
Boats in the beach
Boats in the beach
Flag of Currimao
Official seal of Currimao
Map of Ilocos Norte with Currimao highlighted
Map of Ilocos Norte with Currimao highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Currimao
Currimao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°01′13″N 120°29′11″E / 18.0203°N 120.4864°E / 18.0203; 120.4864
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 2nd district
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEdward T. Quilala
 • Vice MayorSandra T. Cabreros
 • RepresentativeEugenio Angelo M. Barba
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate10,557 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total34.08 km2 (13.16 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Highest elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total12,215
 • Density360/km2 (930/sq mi)
 • Households
3,088
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
4.30
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 104.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 596.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 88.15 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 118.8 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2903
PSGC
012808000
IDD:area code+63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog

It is surrounded by Pinili in the south, Batac in the east, South China Sea in the west, and Paoay in the north.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Currimao is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Anggapang Norte
  • Anggapang Norte
  • Anggapang Sur
  • Bimmanga
  • Cabuusan
  • Comcomloong
  • Gaang
  • Lang-ayan-Baramban
  • Lioes
  • Maglaoi Centro
  • Maglaoi Norte
  • Maglaoi Sur
  • Paguludan-Salindeg
  • Pangil
  • Pias Norte
  • Pias Sur
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • Salugan
  • San Simeon
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tapao-Tigue
  • Torre
  • Victoria

Climate edit

Climate data for Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)
31
(88)
33
(91)
34
(93)
33
(91)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)
19
(66)
21
(70)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
22
(72)
21
(70)
19
(66)
22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 9
(0.4)
11
(0.4)
13
(0.5)
23
(0.9)
92
(3.6)
122
(4.8)
153
(6.0)
137
(5.4)
139
(5.5)
141
(5.6)
42
(1.7)
14
(0.6)
896
(35.4)
Average rainy days 4.6 4.0 6.2 9.1 19.5 23.2 24.0 22.5 21.5 15.2 10.5 6.0 166.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics edit

Population census of Currimao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 4,494—    
1948 4,296−0.50%
1960 5,435+1.98%
1970 8,369+4.41%
1975 10,018+3.67%
1980 7,810−4.86%
1990 9,467+1.94%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 10,133+1.28%
2000 10,615+1.00%
2007 11,305+0.87%
2010 11,970+2.10%
2015 12,184+0.34%
2020 12,215+0.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Currimao was 12,215 people,[3] with a density of 360 inhabitants per square kilometre or 930 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


Government edit

Local government edit

Currimao, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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 edit

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Eugenio Angelo M. Barba
Mayor Edward T. Quilala
Vice-Mayor Sandra T. Cabreros
Councilors Charles Anthony P. Lazo
Elmer D. Reyno
Mark Louie S. Aglipay
Jay Lord G. Fernando
Reuben S. Silao
Isabelo Z. Aglipay III
Margarita G. Allado
Loreto P. Vidad

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Currimao | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Currimao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

External links edit

  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System