Banna, Ilocos Norte
History
The word Banna was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No. 120–95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.
Geography
Banna is 37 kilometres (23 mi) from Laoag, 490 kilometres (300 mi) from Manila, and 71 kilometres (44 mi) from Bangued.
Barangays
Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Climate data for Banna, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) |
37 (1.5) |
37 (1.5) |
49 (1.9) |
181 (7.1) |
214 (8.4) |
264 (10.4) |
251 (9.9) |
243 (9.6) |
229 (9.0) |
129 (5.1) |
96 (3.8) |
1,768 (69.7) |
Average rainy days | 11.6 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 15.2 | 22.6 | 25.0 | 26.1 | 24.9 | 24.3 | 19.2 | 16.4 | 15.4 | 223.8 |
Source: Meteoblue |
Demographics
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
In the 2020 census, the population of Banna, Ilocos Norte, was 19,297 people, with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Banna
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
21.80 2009
17.80 2012
21.26 2015
12.79 2018
6.13 2021
8.66 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Government
Local government
Banna, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.
Elected officials
Position | Name |
---|---|
Congressman | Eugenio Angelo M. Barba |
Mayor | Carlito A. Abadilla II |
Vice-Mayor | Mary Chrislyn C. Abadilla |
Councilors | Herminio A. Bumanglag |
Ruben G. Taroma | |
Adonis B. Manuel | |
Francisco A. Bactat | |
Nelson S. Lucas | |
Nelson C. Oalog | |
Johnny H. Gayya | |
Efren Santos B. Garcia |
Notable personalities
- Rolando Abadilla, Philippine Constabulary officer, coup plotter and Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte (1988-1992)
- Linabelle Villarica, Filipino politician, Mayor of Meycauayan, Bulacan, wife of Henry Villarica
References
- ^ Municipality of Banna | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Banna: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ "REBEL RUNS CAMPAIGN FROM JAIL". Chicago Tribune. 15 January 1988.
- ^ McCoy, Alfred. "Impunity". Closer than Brothers: Manhood at the Philippine Military Academy. Anvil Publishing. p. 330.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System