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Luna, Apayao

Coordinates: 18°19′52″N 121°22′21″E / 18.3311°N 121.3725°E / 18.3311; 121.3725
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Luna
Municipality
Municipality of Luna
Flag of Luna
Flag
Official seal of Luna
Seal
Map of Apayao with Luna highlighted
Map of Apayao with Luna highlighted
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Luna is located in Philippines
Luna
Luna
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°19′52″N 121°22′21″E / 18.3311°N 121.3725°E / 18.3311; 121.3725
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceApayao
District Lone district
EstablishedOctober 1, 1929[1]
Barangays22 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJosephine M. Bangsil (NPC)
 • Vice MayorManolito M. Bullaoit (NPC)
 • RepresentativeEleanor Bulut-Begtang
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate11,598 voters (2022)
Area
[3]
 • Total606.04 km2 (233.99 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Highest elevation
349 m (1,145 ft)
Lowest elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total21,297
 • Density35/km2 (91/sq mi)
 • Households
5,047
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
14.42
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 195.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 366.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 125 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 48.94 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3813
PSGC
148105000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIsnag
Ilocano
Tagalog

Luna, officially the Municipality of Luna (Ilocano: Ili ti Luna; Tagalog: Bayan ng Luna), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,297 people.[4] It currently serves as the de facto capital of Apayao where the provincial capitol and related offices is located the New Apayao Government Center. Kabugao remains as the de jure capital.

Etymology

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Its former name was Macatel then it was changed to Luna by the town's founding father, the Ilocano explorer Antonino Barroga from Dingras, Ilocos Norte.[6]

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 606.04 square kilometres (233.99 sq mi) [7] constituting 13.73% of the 4,413.35-square-kilometre- (1,704.00 sq mi) total area of Apayao.

Barangays

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Luna is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[4] 2010[9]
148105001 Bacsay 4.3% 910 850 ▴ 0.68%
148105016 Cagandungan 3.7% 785 618 ▴ 2.42%
148105017 Calabigan 2.2% 478 532 ▾ −1.06%
148105018 Cangisitan 3.7% 784 683 ▴ 1.39%
148105002 Capagaypayan 2.9% 615 468 ▴ 2.77%
148105003 Dagupan 11.9% 2,539 2,038 ▴ 2.22%
148105004 Lappa 4.1% 872 667 ▴ 2.72%
148105019 Luyon 2.1% 444 350 ▴ 2.41%
148105006 Marag 3.6% 766 557 ▴ 3.24%
148105007 Poblacion 5.8% 1,235 1,107 ▴ 1.10%
148105008 Quirino 6.8% 1,458 1,228 ▴ 1.73%
148105009 Salvacion 1.8% 389 395 ▾ −0.15%
148105010 San Francisco 4.5% 951 840 ▴ 1.25%
148105020 San Gregorio 2.8% 600 529 ▴ 1.27%
148105011 San Isidro Norte 3.9% 833 750 ▴ 1.05%
148105021 San Isidro Sur 8.0% 1,708 1,326 ▴ 2.56%
148105012 San Sebastian 2.0% 435 355 ▴ 2.05%
148105013 Santa Lina 5.4% 1,153 1,026 ▴ 1.17%
148105022 Shalom 3.4% 725 666 ▴ 0.85%
148105014 Tumog 7.6% 1,611 1,285 ▴ 2.29%
148105023 Turod 5.6% 1,190 1,064 ▴ 1.13%
148105015 Zumigui 3.8% 816 695 ▴ 1.62%
Total 21,297 21,297 Steady 0.00%

Climate

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Climate data for Luna, Apayao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24
(75) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		26
(79) 		24
(75) 		28
(83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66) 		19
(66) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 120
(4.7) 		77
(3.0) 		62
(2.4) 		40
(1.6) 		118
(4.6) 		138
(5.4) 		162
(6.4) 		173
(6.8) 		143
(5.6) 		198
(7.8) 		185
(7.3) 		248
(9.8) 		1,664
(65.4)
Average rainy days 16.9 12.2 11.5 10.6 18.7 20.1 21.2 23.3 20.8 16.9 16.5 20.0 208.7
Source: Meteoblue[10]

Demographics

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Population census of Luna
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 2,202—    
1939 6,353+5.17%
1948 9,150+4.14%
1960 8,430−0.68%
1970 9,980+1.70%
1975 11,301+2.52%
1980 13,668+3.88%
1990 10,550−2.56%
1995 12,126+2.64%
2000 14,154+3.37%
2007 16,431+2.08%
2010 18,029+3.44%
2015 19,063+1.07%
2020 21,297+2.20%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][9][12][13]

In the 2020 census, Luna had a population of 21,297.[4] The population density was 35 inhabitants per square kilometre (91/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Luna

10
20
30
40
2006
16.80
2009
28.76
2012
33.42
2015
17.38
2018
13.87
2021
14.42

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Luna, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Apayao, 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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[22]
Position Name
Congressman Elias C. Bulut Jr.
Mayor Josephine M. Bangsil
Vice-Mayor Manolito M. Bullaoit
Councilors Emmanuel Dave C. Verzola
Ellarne B. Turingan
Cecile A. Caluya
Elena B. Bullaoit
Edgar S. Bangsil
Samuel R. Calilan
Edmon S. Cabrera
Johnmark Lhuilier C. Bautista

References

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  1. ^ "Executive Order No. 200, series of 1929". Official Gazette (in Spanish). XXVII (111): 3121. 14 September 1929. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  2. ^  Municipality of Luna | (DILG)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ Belarde, Sonia; Ronald Ocampo (2010-02-05). "Municipal Background of Luna, The Show Window of Apayao". d' lunanians: The Official Site of the Municipality of Luna Apayao. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Province: Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Municipal: Luna, Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  9. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ "Luna: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of Apayao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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