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.

Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines

Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Palawan. Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines Municipality Class: 1st Class Area in Hectares: 78740.00Population (2020 Census): 85,439Population (2015 Census): 78,568Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.79% Bataraza 2022 […]

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Araceli, Palawan, Philippines

Araceli, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Palawan. Araceli, Palawan, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 20408.00Population (2020 Census): 14,449Population (2015 Census): 14,909Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): -0.62% Araceli 2022

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Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Balabac, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Palawan. Balabac, Palawan, Philippines Municipality Class: 2nd Class Area in Hectares: 58251.00Population (2020 Census): 42,525Population (2015 Census): 40,142Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.23% Balabac 2022

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Agutaya, Palawan, Philippines

Agutaya, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Palawan. Agutaya, Palawan, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 3744.00Population (2020 Census): 12,867Population (2015 Census): 12,506Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.59% Agutaya 2022

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Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Palawan Philippines, within Region IV-B – Mimaropa, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Palawan. Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines Municipality Class: 1st Class Area in Hectares: 72568.00Population (2020 Census): 35,124Population (2015 Census): 32,209Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.85% Aborlan 2022

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Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya. Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Municipality Class: 5th Class Area in Hectares: 8150.00Population (2020 Census): 19,615Population (2015 Census): 18,376Annual Growth

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Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya. Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Municipality Class: 1st Class Area in Hectares: 13975.00Population (2020 Census): 61,358Population (2015 Census): 59,519Annual Growth

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Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya. Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Municipality Class: 4th Class Area in Hectares: 39980.00Population (2020 Census): 18,446Population (2015 Census):

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Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya. Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Municipality Class: 3rd Class Area in Hectares: 47210.00Population (2020 Census): 23,959Population (2015 Census): 23,776Annual Growth

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Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya Philippines, within Region 2 – Cagayan Valley, in the Republic of the Philippines.  >>> Click to view Other Municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya. Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Municipality Class: 3rd Class Area in Hectares: 19485.00Population (2020 Census): 21,535Population (2015 Census): 19,556Annual Growth

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