Hungduan, officially the Municipality of Hungduan is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,866 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province. Through ''Presidential Proclamation 660'', October 1, 2024 was declared a special non-working day for the commemoration of its 107th Founding Anniversary.

Geography

The Municipality of Hungduan is bounded on the north-east by the town of

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in the east by Hingyon and on the southeast by the town of Kiangan. It borders in the south with the town of Tinoc,

. On its westside, the town is bordered by the towns of Sabangan and

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. Mount Napulawan, in Hungduan, is Ifugao's 2nd highest peak with an elevation of 2,642 meters ASL. It was

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's former headquarters. Hungduan is situated from the provincial capital

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, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Hungduan is politically subdivided into 9

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Abatan * Ba-ang * Bangbang * Bokiawan * Hapao * Lubo-ong * Maggok * Nungulunan *

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Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Hungduan was 8,866 people, with a density of .

Economy

Government

Local government

Hungduan, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of

, 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

Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022): * Congressman: Solomon R. Chungalao * Mayor: Casan P. Dumulag * Vice-Mayor: Lucas A. Bugatti * Councilors: ** Jessi B. Lacbawan ** Jeremiah T. Ipan ** Pedro I. Binwag ** Rafael B. Himmiwat ** Julio G. Bahatan ** Benjamin N. Nahpadan ** Florencio B. Ognayon ** Delio A. Palpag

Education

The Hungduan 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

* Abatan Elementary School * Am-iyong Primary School * Awa Primary School * Baang Elementary School * Bangbang Elementary School * Bokiawan Elementary School * Hapao Elementary School * Hungduan Central School * Lubo-ong Elementary School * Maggok Elementary School * Nompolia Elementary School * Nungulunan Elementary School * Polod Primary School * Tabag Primary School

Secondary schools

* Bangbang National High School * Hungduan National High School

References

External links

Municipality of Hungduan
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