Bangui, Ilocos Norte

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Bangui
Municipality
Municipality of Bangui
The Bangui Wind Farm
The Bangui Wind Farm
Flag of Bangui
Flag
Official seal of Bangui
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Bangui highlighted
Map of Ilocos Norte with Bangui highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Bangui is located in Philippines
Bangui
Bangui
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°32′N 120°46′E / 18.53°N 120.77°E / 18.53; 120.77Coordinates: 18°32′N 120°46′E / 18.53°N 120.77°E / 18.53; 120.77
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 1st district
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorFidel A. Cimatu Jr.
 • Vice MayorDenton Lawrence G. Garvida
 • RepresentativeRia Christina G. Fariñas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate11,516 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total112.98 km2 (43.62 sq mi)
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Highest elevation
902 m (2,959 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total15,019
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
 • Households
3,534
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.52% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱139,163,552.46 (2020)
 • Assets₱472,934,284.81 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱128,853,587.10 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2920
PSGC
012804000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.bangui.gov.ph

Bangui, officially the Municipality of Bangui (Ilocano: Ili ti Bangui; Filipino: Bayan ng Bangui), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,019 people. [3]

The first power generating windmill farm in Southeast Asia, commonly known as Bangui Wind Farm, is found in the municipality of Bangui.

Geography[]

Former seal of Bangui, used until 2014.

Bangui is 554 kilometres (344 mi) from Metro Manila and 67 kilometres (42 mi) from Laoag City, the provincial capital.

Barangays[]

Bangui is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. [5]

  • Abaca
  • Bacsil
  • Banban
  • Baruyen
  • Dadaor
  • Lanao
  • Malasin
  • Manayon
  • Masikil Clasheras
  • Nagbalagan
  • Payac
  • San Lorenzo (Poblacion)
  • Taguiporo
  • Utol

Note: Bangui's Barangay San Isidro, by the decision of Supreme Court over the disputed barangay, was transferred to Dumalneg on August 10, 2012.

Climate[]

Climate data for Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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) 		2
(0.1) 		1,985.4
(78.23)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 2 12 15 20 20 17 10 6 3 112
Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

History[]

Bangui was first founded in 1786,[7] and was formally given its current status as a municipality in 1913.[8]

Bangui was one of the Ilocos region municipalities where various human rights violations were documented during the martial law era, despite public perception that the region was supportive of the Marcos administration.[9] Eight farmers in Bangui are documented to have been "salvaged" in 1984,[9] the same year as three indigenous community members in Vintar, while farmers from the towns of Vintar, Dumalneg, Solsona, Marcos and Piddig were also documented to have been tortured.[9]

The Bangui Wind Farm project of NorthWind Power Development Corp. (NorthWind) began commercial operation in 2005, eventually becoming a major tourist site for Bangui.[10] Ayala-owned AC Energy eventually took control of Northwind and of the Bangui Wind Farm in 2017, acquiring a total of 67.79% of Northwind stocks.[11]

Demographics[]

Population census of Bangui
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,215—    
1918 11,152+2.06%
1939 13,325+0.85%
1948 14,126+0.65%
1960 9,026−3.66%
1970 11,053+2.04%
1975 11,480+0.76%
1980 11,122−0.63%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 12,921+1.51%
1995 13,774+1.21%
2000 14,327+0.85%
2007 14,634+0.29%
2010 15,025+0.96%
2015 14,672−0.45%
2020 15,019+0.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [12] [13] [14][15]

In the 2020 census, the population of Bangui was 15,019 people, [3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy[]


Attractions[]

Vestas V82 wind turbines of the Bangui wind farm

Bangui is well known because of its wind farm, which is the town's main attraction. Although the Burgos and Caparispisan (Pagudpud) Windmills were built in 2013, many visitors still visit Bangui Windmills.

Bangui Bay is also a tourist spot, yet not practical for swimming because of its deepness and water currents, but it is beautiful to view. There is also Abang Falls that can be found in Barangay Lanao, also a tourist spot. Bangui is also good for its beautiful view of mountains and rivers.

Other attractions include:

  • Municipal Plaza
  • Bolo River (locally known Caramuangen River)
  • Bangui Bay View Building
  • Baruyen Dam
  • Bangui's woodcraft windmills souvenir stores
  • Suacan Spring
  • Sentinella Hill
  • Abang Falls

References[]

  1. ^  Municipality of Bangui | (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 Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Bangui, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Ilocos Norte's windmills: Tourism and energy giants". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  8. ^ Ferlin (2008-12-09). "Bangui". Museo Ilocos Norte. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  9. ^ a b c "Ilocanos remember dark days of martial law, vow to continue fight". 2 October 2012.
  10. ^ "AC Energy Corporation - NorthWind". AC Energy Corporation. Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  11. ^ "AC Energy Takes Control of Northwind". AC Energy Corporation. 2017-02-05. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  14. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  15. ^ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  16. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  17. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.

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