Malibcong, officially the Municipality of Malibcong (Ilocano: Ili ti Malibcong; Tagalog: Bayan ng Malibcong), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,027 people.[3]

Malibcong
Municipality of Malibcong
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Malibcong is located in Philippines
Malibcong
Malibcong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°34′N 120°59′E / 17.56°N 120.99°E / 17.56; 120.99
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceAbra
District Lone district
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRhea M. Bacuyag
 • Vice MayorLeon A. Tadeo Jr.
 • RepresentativeMenchie B. Bernos
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate3,084 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
283.17 km2 (109.33 sq mi)
Elevation
1,012 m (3,320 ft)
Highest elevation
1,637 m (5,371 ft)
Lowest elevation
589 m (1,932 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
4,027
 • Density14/km2 (37/sq mi)
 • Households
835
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
47.45
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 45.97 million (2012), 48.91 million (2013), 55.09 million (2014), 58.84 million (2015), 77.95 million (2016)
 • Assets₱ 15.77 million (2012), 20.14 million (2013), 23.51 million (2014), 44.95 million (2015), 96.42 million (2016)
 • Expenditure₱ 41.96 million (2012), 38.88 million (2013), 38.99 million (2014), 43.02 million (2015), 48.5 million (2016)
 • Liabilities₱ 6.451 million (2012), 11.99 million (2013), 12.11 million (2014), 26.66 million (2015), 38.8 million (2016)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAbra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2820
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)74
Native languagesItneg
Ilocano
Tagalog

Geography

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Malibcong is located at 17°34′N 120°59′E / 17.56°N 120.99°E / 17.56; 120.99.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 283.17 square kilometres (109.33 sq mi)[5] constituting 6.80% of the 4,165.25-square-kilometre- (1,608.21 sq mi) total area of Abra.

Barangays

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Malibcong is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
140115001 Bayabas 5.5% 222 218 0.18%
140115002 Binasaran 4.4% 177 191 −0.76%
140115003 Buanao 8.6% 345 345   0.00%
140115004 Dulao 6.3% 252 223 1.23%
140115005 Duldulao 9.1% 368 362 0.16%
140115006 Gacab 12.6% 506 433 1.57%
140115007 Lat-ey 5.5% 220 203 0.81%
140115008 Malibcong (Poblacion) 14.2% 571 567 0.07%
140115009 Mataragan 14.5% 585 526 1.07%
140115010 Pacgued 7.2% 288 229 2.32%
140115011 Taripan 5.2% 210 232 −0.99%
140115012 Umnap 7.0% 283 278 0.18%
Total 4,027 4,027   0.00%

Climate

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Climate data for Malibcong, Abra
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23
(73)
24
(75)
26
(79)
28
(82)
27
(81)
27
(81)
26
(79)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15
(59)
15
(59)
16
(61)
18
(64)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
20
(68)
19
(66)
18
(64)
17
(63)
16
(61)
18
(64)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24
(0.9)
26
(1.0)
25
(1.0)
43
(1.7)
159
(6.3)
180
(7.1)
204
(8.0)
207
(8.1)
183
(7.2)
185
(7.3)
91
(3.6)
67
(2.6)
1,394
(54.8)
Average rainy days 8.2 8.7 10.1 13.7 22.3 24.3 25.3 23.5 22.2 16.4 14.1 12.7 201.5
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Malibcong
YearPop.±% p.a.
1939 1,648—    
1948 1,676+0.19%
1960 2,163+2.15%
1970 3,158+3.85%
1975 2,817−2.27%
1980 3,108+1.98%
1990 3,494+1.18%
1995 3,870+1.93%
2000 3,806−0.36%
2007 3,354−1.73%
2010 3,807+4.72%
2015 3,428−1.98%
2020 4,027+3.22%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Malibcong had a population of 4,027.[3] The population density was 14 inhabitants per square kilometre (36/sq mi).

The Itneg tribe can be found in Malibcong and they speak a sub-dialect of Banao Itneg language, and Ilocano. There are three dialects in malibcong: Banao, Gubang and Mabaka.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Malibcong

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
48.90
2009
55.59
2012
51.54
2015
44.45
2018
18.42
2021
47.45

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Government

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Local government

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Malibcong, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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)[20]
Position Name
Congressman Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos
Mayor Romando B. Bacuyag
Vice-Mayor Regino V. Siddayao
Councilors Yolanda L. Balmaceda
Eduard B. Osing
Alberto David A. Alunday
Florenda L. Estigoy
Joy B. Bacuyag
Elpidio B. Tiggangay
Maria G. Gayban
Maron B. Danao

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Malibcong | (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 d Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Malibcong". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Malibcong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Province of Abra". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  20. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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