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

Villaviciosa
Municipality
Municipality of Villaviciosa
Map of Abra with Villaviciosa highlighted
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Villaviciosa
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°26′N 120°38′E
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
  Electorate4,370 voters (2019)
Area
  Total102.93 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]
  Total5,675
  Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
  Households
1,058
Economy
  Income class5th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence19.93% (2018)[4]
  Revenue₱230,244,608.01 (2020)
  Assets₱725,556,274.93 (2020)
  Expenditure₱91,287,916.46 (2020)
  Liabilities₱36,029,814.44 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityAbra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2811
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)74
Native languagesItneg
Atta
Ilocano
Tagalog

The population was 5,675 at the 2020 census.[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


Villaviciosa is located at 17°26′N 120°38′E.

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.

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 LubaTamac, Villaviciosa Road and the Santa MariaBurgos via PilarVillaviciosa Road.


Climate


Climate data for Villaviciosa, Abra
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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


Villaviciosa is politically subdivided into 8 barangays.[8] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[9]
140127001 Ap-apaya 9.0% 512 531 −0.35%
140127002 Bol-lilising 5.3% 301 294 0.23%
140127003 Cal-lao 16.4% 929 931 −0.02%
140127004 Lap-lapog 13.5% 765 766 −0.01%
140127005 Lumaba 8.9% 504 552 −0.87%
140127006 Poblacion 16.8% 954 836 1.27%
140127007 Tamac 10.5% 595 627 −0.50%
140127008 Tuquib 14.7% 832 840 −0.09%
Total 5,675 5,377 0.52%

Demographics


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



Government


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


Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[20]
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


  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. Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  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. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. 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. NSO.
  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 28 December 2020.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)



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