Villaviciosa, Abra

Villaviciosa
Municipality
Municipality of Villaviciosa
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Villaviciosa is located in Philippines
Villaviciosa
Villaviciosa
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°26′N 120°38′E / 17.44°N 120.63°E / 17.44; 120.63
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceAbra
District Lone district
Barangays8 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJose W. Lagen Jr.
 • Vice MayorMarjorie L. Lagen
 • RepresentativeMenchie B. Bernos
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate4,464 voters (2022)
Area
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 • Total
102.93 km2 (39.74 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Highest elevation
667 m (2,188 ft)
Lowest elevation
126 m (413 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
5,675
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Households
1,367
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.10
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 230.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 725.6 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 91.29 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 36.03 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityAbra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2811
PSGC
140127000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesItneg
Atta
Ilocano
Tagalog

Villaviciosa, officially the Municipality of Villaviciosa (Ilocano: Ili ti Villaviciosa; Tagalog: Bayan ng Villaviciosa), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,675 people.[3]

The town is known for the Kimkimay Lake, a reminder of the wrath of the gods against people who have numerous vices.[5]

Geography

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Villaviciosa is located at 17°26′N 120°38′E / 17.44°N 120.63°E / 17.44; 120.63.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 102.93 square kilometres (39.74 sq mi) [6] constituting 2.47% of the 4,165.25-square-kilometre- (1,608.21 sq mi) total area of Abra.

View from Palayan View Deck

The municipality is geographically situated at the southern portion of Abra, bounded in the north-west by San Isidro, north by Bucay, east by Manabo and Luba, south by San Emilio, and west by Pilar.

Villaviciosa is accessible from Benguet by land transportation through the Abra-Ilocos Sur Road, the more frequently used route. From the nearby Province of Ilocos Sur, it is also accessible through the Candon via San Emilio to Luba‑Tamac, Villaviciosa Road and the Santa Maria‑Burgos via Pilar‑Villaviciosa Road.

Climate

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Climate data for Villaviciosa, Abra
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18
(64) 		18
(64) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		18
(64) 		21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 10
(0.4) 		10
(0.4) 		14
(0.6) 		23
(0.9) 		80
(3.1) 		103
(4.1) 		121
(4.8) 		111
(4.4) 		119
(4.7) 		114
(4.5) 		39
(1.5) 		15
(0.6) 		759
(30)
Average rainy days 5.2 3.9 6.2 9.1 18.5 21.4 22.9 19.8 19.8 16.2 10.5 6.1 159.6
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Barangays

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


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[9]
140127001 Ap-apaya 9.6% 542 531 ▴ 0.21%
140127002 Bol-lilising 5.0% 283 294 ▾ −0.38%
140127003 Cal-lao 16.6% 940 931 ▴ 0.10%
140127004 Lap-lapog 16.1% 916 766 ▴ 1.80%
140127005 Lumaba 9.8% 558 552 ▴ 0.11%
140127006 Poblacion 15.8% 897 836 ▴ 0.71%
140127007 Tamac 11.9% 678 627 ▴ 0.78%
140127008 Tuquib 15.2% 861 840 ▴ 0.25%
Total 5,675 5,675 Steady 0.00%

Demographics

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Population census of Villaviciosa
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,621—    
1939 2,574+2.23%
1948 2,474−0.44%
1960 3,194+2.15%
1970 4,006+2.29%
1975 3,865−0.72%
1980 3,933+0.35%
1990 4,612+1.61%
1995 4,634+0.09%
2000 4,877+1.10%
2007 5,147+0.75%
2010 5,377+1.60%
2015 5,392+0.05%
2020 5,675+1.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][9][11][12]

In the 2020 census, Villaviciosa had a population of 5,675.[3] The population density was 55 inhabitants per square kilometre (140/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Villaviciosa

10
20
30
40
50
2006
49.70
2009
49.07
2012
39.16
2015
14.26
2018
19.93
2021
19.10

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

Villaviciosa, 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)[21]
Position Name
Congressman Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos
Mayor Jose W. Lagen Jr.
Vice-Mayor Marjorie L. Lagen
Councilors Nelson L. Piyo
Edmundo B. Belmes
Nixon B. Belmes
Amelito M. Bagno
Ingrid B. Oca
Ernest G. Binnong
Elsie L. Bona
Tessie G. Paned

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Villaviciosa | (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. ^ "Kimkimay Lake in Villaviciosa, Abra, Philippines". Archived from the original on 2018-01-21.
  6. ^ "Province: Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Villaviciosa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Municipal: Villaviciosa, Abra". 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. ^ 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 Abra". 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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