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Wikipedia / Lagawe

Lagawe , officially the Municipality of Lagawe (), is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.

Geography

Lagawe is situated from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Lagawe is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abinuan

  • Banga

  • Boliwong

  • Burnay

  • Buyabuyan

  • Caba

  • Cudog

  • Dulao

  • Jucbong

  • Luta

  • Montabiong

  • Olilicon

  • Poblacion East

  • Poblacion North

  • Poblacion South

  • Poblacion West

  • Ponghal

  • Pullaan

  • Tungngod

  • Tupaya

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Lagawe was 19,124 people, with a density of .

Language

Ifugao and Ilocano are the dominant dialects of Lagawe.

Economy

Lagawe serves as the institutional and commercial center of Ifugao. Its economy relies on government services, agriculture, and micro-enterprises. As the provincial capital, Lagawe centers employment, government offices, and retail trade as the primary sectors of economy. Lagawe's agriculture produces crops and coffee for local consumption and trade.

Government

Local government

Lagawe, 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

Position

Name

Congressman

Solomon R. Chungalao

Mayor

Leslie Roy H. Nayahangan

Vice-Mayor

Gregorio G. Dangayo Jr.

Councilors

Jan Gulf B. Luglug

Clarence D. Buhong

Eric Jason B. Dugyon

Neil L. Wangiwang

Marlon B. Bandao

Reynold A. Kimayong

Vilma T. Alcayna

Jansen G. Roldan

Members of the Municipal Council(2025–2028)

Education

The Lagawe 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

  • Abinuan Elementary School

  • Banga Elementary School

  • Boliwong Elementary School

  • Burnay Elementary School

  • Buyabuyan Elementary School

  • Caba Elementary School

  • Cudog Elementary School

  • Dulao Elementary School

  • Hope Christian School of Ifugao

  • Ifugao SPED Center

  • Jucbong Elementary School

  • Lagawe Central School

  • Luta Primary School

  • Montabiong Elementary School

  • Olilicon Elementary School

  • Ponghal Elementary School

  • Pullaan Elementary School

  • Tungngod Elementary School

  • Tungngod Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Ayangan National Agricultural & Vocational High School

  • Caba National High School

  • CITAC Christian School

  • Don Bosco High School

  • Lagawe National High School

References