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Wikipedia / Paoay

Paoay, officially the Municipality of Paoay (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

History

In 1701, Paoay was established as a municipality by virtue of a Royal Decree that also designated Don Martin Guiang as its founding head. He served in this capacity as Kapitan Bosar from 1701 to 1704.

Geography

The Municipality of Paoay is home to the Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Paoay is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Paoay is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Bacsil

  • Cabagoan

  • Cabangaran

  • Callaguip

  • Cayubog

  • Dolores

  • Laoa

  • Masintoc

  • Monte

  • Mumulaan

  • Nagbacalan

  • Nalasin

  • Nanguyudan

  • Oaig-Upay-Abulao

  • Pambaran

  • Pannaratan (Poblacion)

  • Paratong

  • Pasil

  • Salbang (Poblacion)

  • San Agustin

  • San Blas (Poblacion)

  • San Juan

  • San Pedro

  • San Roque (Poblacion)

  • Sangladan Poblacion (Nalbuan)

  • Santa Rita (Poblacion)

  • Sideg

  • Suba

  • Sungadan

  • Surgui

  • Veronica

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Paoay was 24,204 people, with a density of .

Economy

The main economic source of Paoay is agriculture. Farmers cultivate rice, corn, and garlic. Paoay's aquaculture involves fishing and tilapia production. The municipality is also popular for its weaving industry, known as the Inabel handloom weaving.

Government

Local government

Paoay, 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

Tourism

Paoay Lake

Another prominent feature of the municipality is Paoay Lake. Legend has it that it was the site of a prosperous barangay, called San Juan de Sahagún (Saint John of Sahagún), that sank following a massive earthquake.

On the shores of the lake lies a mansion once used by the Marcoses. Called Malacañang of the North, it is now a museum that is open to the public. Adjacent to the mansion is the Paoay Golf Course.

Education

The Paoay Schools District Office governs all public and private schools within the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bacsil Elementary School

  • Evangelista Elementary School

  • Monte Elementary School

  • Mumulaan Elementary School

  • Nagbacalan Elementary School

  • Nagbacalan West Elementary School

  • Nalasin Elementary School

  • Nanguyudan Elementary School

  • Paoay Central Elementary School

  • Paoay East Central Elementary School

  • Paoay Faith Academy

  • Pasil Elementary School

  • Salbang Elementary School

  • Sideg Elementary School

  • Suba Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Paoay Lake National High School

  • Paoay National High School

  • Paoay North Institute

  • Malaguip Integrated School

Gallery

Notable personalities

References