Sugpon, officially the Municipality of Sugpon (; ), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,930 people.

Geography

Sugpon is situated from the provincial capital

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, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Sugpon is politically subdivided into 6

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Balbalayang (

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) * Banga * Caoayan * Danac * Licungan * Pangotan

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, Sugpon had a population of 4,930. The population density was .

Economy

Government

Local government

Sugpon is part of the second congressional district of the province of

. It 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

Education

The Alilem-Sugpon Schools District governs all public and private education system within the municipality of Sugpon, including the town of

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. These include elementary and high schools.

Primary and elementary schools

* Banga Elementary School * Calipayan Elementary School * Caoayan Elementary School * Danac Elementary School * Licungan Elementary School * Nagawa Elem. School * Sugpon Central School * Tangilig Elementary School

Secondary school

* Sugpon National High School

References

External links

Pasyalang Ilocos SurPhilippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System
Municipalities of Ilocos Sur Long stubs with short prose {{IlocosR-geo-stub