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.

Claver, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Claver, Surigao del Norte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte Philippines, within Region XIII – (CARAGA), in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Surigao del Norte. Claver, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Municipality Class: 2nd Class Area in Hectares: 30470.00Population (2020 Census): 32,773Population (2015 […]

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Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte Philippines, within Region XIII – (CARAGA), in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Surigao del Norte. Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Municipality Class: 4th Class Area in Hectares: 8779.00Population (2020 Census): 29,006Population (2015

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Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte Philippines, within Region XIII – (CARAGA), in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Surigao del Norte. Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 4233.00Population (2020 Census): 8,968Population (2015

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Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte Philippines, within Region XIII – (CARAGA), in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Surigao del Norte. Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Municipality Class: 4th Class Area in Hectares: 11989.00Population (2020 Census): 15,489Population (2015

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Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte Philippines, within Region XIII – (CARAGA), in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Surigao del Norte. Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 8942.00Population (2020 Census): 16,153Population (2015

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Tapul, Sulu, Philippines

Tapul, Sulu, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Sulu Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Sulu. Tapul, Sulu, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 5788.00Population (2020 Census): 20,729Population (2015 Census): 18,196Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.88% Tapul

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Talipao, Sulu, Philippines

Talipao, Sulu, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Sulu Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Sulu. Talipao, Sulu, Philippines Municipality Class: 1st Class Area in Hectares: 20405.00Population (2020 Census): 79,052Population (2015 Census): 76,651Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020):** 0.65% Talipao

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Patikul, Sulu, Philippines

Patikul, Sulu, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Sulu Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Sulu. Patikul, Sulu, Philippines Municipality Class: 1st Class Area in Hectares: 17850.00Population (2020 Census): 79,550Population (2015 Census): 77,552Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.53% Patikul

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Siasi, Sulu, Philippines

Siasi, Sulu, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Sulu Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Sulu. Siasi, Sulu, Philippines Municipality Class: 2nd Class Area in Hectares: 10140.00Population (2020 Census): 70,989Population (2015 Census): 66,882Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.26% Siasi

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Parang, Sulu, Philippines

Parang, Sulu, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Sulu Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Sulu. Parang, Sulu, Philippines Municipality Class: 2nd Class Area in Hectares: 18223.00Population (2020 Census): 68,299Population (2015 Census): 62,176Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.99% Parang

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