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.

Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines

Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 16,698.00Population (2020 Census): 19,572Population (2015 Census): 19,038Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.58% Santa Teresita 2022 […]

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Santo Niño, Cagayan, Philippines

Santo Niño, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Santo Niño, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 29,918.00Population (2020 Census): 28,537Population (2015 Census): 27,115Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.08% Santo Niño 2022

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Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Philippines

Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 10,795.00Population (2020 Census): 4,452Population (2015 Census): 4,154Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.44% Santa Praxedes 2022

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Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines

Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 44,140.00Population (2020 Census): 35,630Population (2015 Census): 32,906Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.68% Santa Ana 2022

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Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Philippines

Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 19,890.00Population (2020 Census): 25,605Population (2015 Census): 24,163Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.24% Sanchez-Mira 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Rizal, Cagayan, Philippines

Rizal, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Rizal, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 21,526.00Population (2020 Census): 19,007Population (2015 Census): 18,576Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.47% Rizal 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Piat, Cagayan, Philippines

Piat, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Piat, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 13,889.00Population (2020 Census): 24,809Population (2015 Census): 23,597Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.06% Piat 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Peñablanca, Cagayan, Philippines

Peñablanca, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Peñablanca, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 119,301.00Population (2020 Census): 50,028Population (2015 Census): 44,603Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.45% Peñablanca 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines

Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 20,967.00Population (2020 Census): 24,781Population (2015 Census): 23,236Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.37% Pamplona 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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Lasam, Cagayan, Philippines

Lasam, Cagayan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cagayan Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Cagayan. Lasam, Cagayan, Philippines Area in Hectares: 21,280.00Population (2020 Census): 41,225Population (2015 Census): 39,135Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.10% Lasam 2022 Elected Officials Mayor:

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