Flora, Apayao

Flora
Municipality
Municipality of Flora
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Official seal of Flora
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Map of Apayao, Kalinga-Apayao, Mountain Province with Flora highlighted
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Flora is located in Philippines
Flora
Flora
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°12′53″N 121°25′07″E / 18.2147°N 121.4186°E / 18.2147; 121.4186
CountryPhilippines
RegionApayao, Kalinga-Apayao, Mountain Province
ProvinceApayao, Kalinga-Apayao, Mountain Province
District Lone district
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRodolfo B. Juan Sr. (PDPLBN)
 • Vice MayorJeofrey T. Blas (PDPLBN)
 • RepresentativeEleanor Bulut-Begtang
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate11,449 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
324.40 km2 (125.25 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Lowest elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
17,944
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Households
4,559
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.30
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 152.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 370.7 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 117.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 89.05 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3810
PSGC
148103000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIsnag
Ilocano
Tagalog

Flora, officially the Municipality of Flora (Ilocano: Ili ti Flora; Tagalog: Bayan ng Flora), is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,944 people.[3]

History

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Flora was created into a municipality on June 22, 1963, when several barrios and sitios of Pudtol were constituted into the newly created town.[5]

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 324.40 square kilometres (125.25 sq mi) [6] constituting 7.35% of the 4,413.35-square-kilometre- (1,704.00 sq mi) total area of Apayao.

Barangays

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Flora is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[8]
148103001 Allig 9.2% 1,659 1,507 ▴ 0.97%
148103002 Anninipan 5.8% 1,033 930 ▴ 1.06%
148103003 Atok 3.7% 672 584 ▴ 1.41%
148103004 Bagutong 8.0% 1,442 1,384 ▴ 0.41%
148103005 Balasi 1.6% 287 238 ▴ 1.89%
148103006 Balluyan 7.7% 1,390 1,501 ▾ −0.77%
148103008 Malayugan 7.0% 1,255 1,290 ▾ −0.27%
148103012 Mallig 3.9% 707 538 ▴ 2.77%
148103009 Malubibit Norte 6.0% 1,069 1,005 ▴ 0.62%
148103013 Malubibit Sur 3.1% 554 459 ▴ 1.90%
148103010 Poblacion East 14.8% 2,652 2,598 ▴ 0.21%
148103014 Poblacion West 11.9% 2,129 2,120 ▴ 0.04%
148103015 San Jose 4.1% 734 690 ▴ 0.62%
148103016 Santa Maria 5.8% 1,037 817 ▴ 2.41%
148103011 Tamalunog 5.7% 1,015 837 ▴ 1.95%
148103017 Upper Atok (Coliman) 1.7% 309 245 ▴ 2.35%
Total 17,944 17,944 Steady 0.00%

Climate

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Climate data for Flora, 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) 		27
(81) 		25
(77) 		28
(83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		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[9]

Demographics

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Population census of Flora
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 6,510—    
1975 9,380+7.60%
1980 12,295+5.56%
1990 10,810−1.28%
1995 12,310+2.46%
2000 14,860+4.12%
2007 16,016+1.04%
2010 16,743+1.63%
2015 17,391+0.73%
2020 17,944+0.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][8][11][12]

In the 2020 census, Flora had a population of 17,944.[3] The population density was 55 inhabitants per square kilometre (140/sq mi).

Religion

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The dominant religion in the city is Roman Catholic (Saint Joseph Parish in Poblacion East. However, other Christian sectors are also present in Flora such as Iglesia ni Cristo, United Methodist Church.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Flora

10
20
30
40
2006
23.00
2009
26.23
2012
35.73
2015
17.78
2018
17.79
2021
17.30

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Flora, 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)[21]
Position Name
Congressman Elias C. Bulut Jr.
Mayor Rodolfo B. Juan Sr.
Vice-Mayor Jessica L. De San Jose
Councilors Genevive L. Cacacho
Clapton R. De San Jose
David O. Tabbaban Jr.
Edison T. Collado
Godfrey M. Balderama
Vic F. Maruquin
Rodelio D. Lunggay
Segio D. Sabbun III

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Flora | (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. ^ "Republic Act No. 3672 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Flora in the Subprovince of Apayao, Mountain Province". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 22 June 1963. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Province: Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Municipal: Flora, Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Flora: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Province of Apayao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  21. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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