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Paoay
Municipality
Municipality of Paoay
Paoay Church
Malacañang of the North
Paoay Lake
Flag of Paoay
Flag
Official seal of Paoay
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Paoay highlighted
Map of Ilocos Norte with Paoay highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Paoay
Paoay is located in Philippines
Paoay
Paoay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°03′45″N 120°31′13″E / 18.0625°N 120.5203°E / 18.0625; 120.5203
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 2nd district
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorShiella A. Galano
 • Vice MayorLeah R. Buduan
 • RepresentativeEugenio Angelo M. Barba
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Efren V. Valdez
  • Rosemarie D. Castillo
  • Dante B. Langaman
  • Philip G. Bagasani
  • Edgar C. Padayao
  • Alfonso Conrado E. Diaz
  • Mary Jane A. Casil
  • Pacifico T. Clemente, Jr.
  • Romel R. Ragual (ABC President)
  • Krizette Charm G. Cabel (SK Federated President)
 • Electorate17,720 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
76.24 km2 (29.44 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Highest elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
24,204
 • Density317.5/km2 (822.2/sq mi)
 • Households
6,233
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
4.11
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 207 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 783.1 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 152.8 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 108.8 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2902
PSGC
0102816000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Feast dateMay 5
Patron saintAugustine of Hippo

Paoay, officially the Municipality of Paoay (Ilocano: Ili ti Paoay; Filipino: Bayan ng Paoay), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,204 people.[5]

History

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In 1701, Paoay was established as a municipality by virtue of a Royal Decree that also designated Don Martin Guiang as its founding head. He served in this capacity as Kapitan Bosar from 1701 to 1704.[6]

Geography

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The Municipality of Paoay is home to the Paoay Lake, the largest lake in Ilocos Norte, and Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Paoay is situated 19.810 kilometres (12.309 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 466.19 kilometres (289.68 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Paoay is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Bacsil
  • Cabagoan
  • Cabangaran
  • Callaguip
  • Cayubog
  • Dolores
  • Laoa
  • Masintoc
  • Monte
  • Mumulaan
  • Nagbacalan
  • Nalasin
  • Nanguyudan
  • Oaig-Upay-Abulao
  • Pambaran
  • Pannaratan (Poblacion)
  • Paratong
  • Pasil
  • Salbang (Poblacion)
  • San Agustin
  • San Blas (Poblacion)
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro
  • San Roque (Poblacion)
  • Sangladan Poblacion (Nalbuan)
  • Santa Rita (Poblacion)
  • Sideg
  • Suba
  • Sungadan
  • Surgui
  • Veronica

Climate

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Climate data for Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 34
(93)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 6.2
(0.24)		 11.7
(0.46)		 10.1
(0.40)		 14
(0.6)		 192.7
(7.59)		 258.9
(10.19)		 470.9
(18.54)		 475.9
(18.74)		 405.7
(15.97)		 92.5
(3.64)		 44.8
(1.76)		 3
(0.1)		 1,986.4
(78.23)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 2 12 15 20 20 17 10 6 3 112
Source: World Weather Online[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Paoay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 12,743—    
1918 16,639+1.79%
1939 11,867−1.60%
1948 11,257−0.58%
1960 13,189+1.33%
1970 15,218+1.44%
1975 15,994+1.00%
1980 17,016+1.25%
1990 20,680+1.97%
1995 21,253+0.51%
2000 21,745+0.49%
2007 23,117+0.85%
2010 23,956+1.31%
2015 24,866+0.71%
2020 25,001+0.11%
2024 24,204−0.77%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13]

In the 2024 census, the population of Paoay was 24,204 people,[14] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Paoay (%)

5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
27.70
2003
27.85
2006
12.20
2009
14.89
2012
6.80
2015
8.44
2018
4.51
2021
4.80
2023
4.11

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

The main economic source of Paoay is agriculture. Farmers cultivate rice, corn, and garlic. Paoay's aquaculture involves fishing and tilapia production. The municipality is also popular for its weaving industry, known as the Inabel handloom weaving.

Government

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Local government

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Paoay Municipal Hall

Paoay, 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 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
(2025–2028)[24]
Position Name
Congressman Eugenio Angelo M. Barba
Mayor Shiella A. Galano
Vice-Mayor Leah R. Buduan
Councilors Efren V. Valdez
Rosemarie D. Castillo
Dante B. Langaman
Philip G. Bagasani
Edgar C. Padayao
Alfonso Conrado E. Diaz
Mary Jane A. Casil
Pacifico T. Clemente, Jr.
ABC President Romel R. Ragual
SK Federated President Krizette Charm G. Cabel

Tourism

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Paoay Lake as seen from Malacañang of the North

Paoay Lake

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Paoay Lake is the largest lake in Ilocos Norte. Legend has it that it was the site of a prosperous barangay, called San Juan de Sahagún (Saint John of Sahagún), that sank following a massive earthquake.[25] The freshwater lake and its 1-kilometre (0.62 mi) surroundings was declared a national park in 1969. In 2025, the park was further designated as a Protected Area to be known as the Paoay Lake Protected Landscape.

Malacañang of the North

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On the shores of the lake lies a mansion once used by the Marcoses. Called Malacañang of the North, it is now a museum that is open to the public. Adjacent to the mansion is the Paoay Golf Course.

Paoay Church

Paoay Church

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The Paoay Church was completed in 1710 and is famous for its distinctive Earthquake Baroque architecture. It is declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.

Education

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The Paoay Schools District Office governs all public and private schools within the municipality.[26]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Bacsil Elementary School
  • Evangelista Elementary School
  • Monte Elementary School
  • Mumulaan Elementary School
  • Nagbacalan Elementary School
  • Nagbacalan West Elementary School
  • Nalasin Elementary School
  • Nanguyudan Elementary School
  • Paoay Central Elementary School
  • Paoay East Central Elementary School
  • Paoay Faith Academy
  • Pasil Elementary School
  • Salbang Elementary School
  • Sideg Elementary School
  • Suba Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Paoay Lake National High School
  • Paoay National High School
  • Paoay North Institute
  • Malaguip Integrated School
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Notable personalities

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References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Paoay | (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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "PAOAY". PAOAY. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  7. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Paoay, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  9. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  23. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  24. ↑ "2025 National and Local Elections". GMA 7. May 15, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  25. ↑ Hargrove, Thomas R. (1991). "The Mysteries of Taal: A Philippine volcano and lake, her sea life and lost towns", p.135. Bookmark, Manila. ISBN 971-569-046-7.
  26. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
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