Municipalities of the Philippines

In the Philippines, a municipality is a local government unit (LGU), also known as a town. It is distinct from a city and is organized under the province it belongs to. Municipalities are further divided into barangays, the smallest political units.

How a Municipality is Formed:

  • A municipality is created by an act of Congress or through the Local Government Code.

  • It must meet certain criteria, such as population size, income, and land area, as mandated by law.

  • Once established, it has its own local government with elected officials (mayor, vice mayor, and municipal councilors).

Structure and Governance:

  • The executive branch is headed by a mayor.

  • The legislative branch is called the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council).

  • There are appointed municipal officials such as treasurer, assessor, health officer, and others fulfilling various administrative roles.

Classification of Municipalities:

Municipalities in the Philippines are classified based on their average annual income over the last four fiscal years. The classes are:

  • 1st Class: Municipalities with the highest income bracket.

  • 2nd Class

  • 3rd Class

  • 4th Class

  • 5th Class

  • 6th Class: Municipalities with the lowest income bracket.

These classifications help determine the municipality’s budget, administrative responsibilities, and development priorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Municipalities enjoy a degree of local autonomy but remain under provincial supervision.

  • They are responsible for local services such as health, sanitation, infrastructure, and ordinances.

  • They have the power to create and collect local taxes and fees.

This structure is defined by the Local Government Code of 1991 and supported by the 1987 Philippine Constitution, ensuring local governments can manage affairs effectively within their jurisdiction.

Alegria Cebu Philippines

Alegria Cebu Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cebu Philippines, within Region VII – Central Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cebu. Alegria, Cebu, Philippines Area in Hectares: 8943Population (2020 Census): 25620Population (2015 Census): 23398Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.93% Alegria 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: […]

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Alcantara Cebu Philippines

Alcantara Cebu Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cebu Philippines, within Region VII – Central Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cebu. Alcantara, Cebu, Philippines Area in Hectares: 3243Population (2020 Census): 16910Population (2015 Census): 15190Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.27% Alcantara 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Alcoy Cebu Philippines

Alcoy Cebu Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cebu Philippines, within Region VII – Central Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cebu. Alcoy, Cebu, Philippines Area in Hectares: 6045Population (2020 Census): 19186Population (2015 Census): 16979Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.58% Alcoy 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Ternate, Cavite, Philippines

Ternate, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Ternate, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 14041Population (2020 Census): 24653Population (2015 Census): 23577Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.94% Ternate 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Silang, Cavite, Philippines

Silang, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Silang, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 20943Population (2020 Census): 295644Population (2015 Census): 248085Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 3.73% Silang 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Tanza, Cavite, Philippines

Tanza, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Tanza, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 7820Population (2020 Census): 312116Population (2015 Census): 226188Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 6.72% Tanza 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Rosario, Cavite, Philippines

Rosario, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Rosario, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 381Population (2020 Census): 110940Population (2015 Census): 110758Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.03% Rosario 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines

Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 541Population (2020 Census): 49952Population (2015 Census): 45843Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.81% Noveleta 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Naic, Cavite, Philippines

Naic, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Naic, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 7622Population (2020 Census): 134265Population (2015 Census): 111414Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 3.86% Naic 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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Magallanes, Cavite, Philippines

Magallanes, Cavite, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cavite Philippines, within Region 4-A CALABARZON, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cavite. Magallanes, Cavite, Philippines Area in Hectares: 15570Population (2020 Census): 23334Population (2015 Census): 21727Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.51% Magallanes 2022 Elected Officials Mayor: (Information not

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