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Banna, Ilocos Norte

Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Summary

Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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3Ruben G. Taroma
4Adonis B. Manuel
5Francisco A. Bactat
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Banna, officially the Municipality of Banna (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

History

The word Banna was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No. 120–95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.

Geography

Banna is situated 33.75 km from the provincial capital Laoag, and 472.72 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balioeg
  • Bangsar
  • Barbarangay
  • Binacag
  • Bomitog
  • Bugasi
  • Caestebanan
  • Caribquib
  • Catagtaguen
  • Crispina
  • Hilario (Poblacion)
  • Imelda
  • Lorenzo (Poblacion)
  • Macayepyep
  • Marcos (Poblacion)
  • Nagpatayan
  • Sinamar
  • Tabtabagan
  • Valdez
  • Valenciano (Poblacion)

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Banna was 19,363 people, with a density of {{sigfig|19,363/92.73|2}} PD/km2.

Economy

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Banna is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte. It is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.

Elected officials

PositionName
CongressmanEugenio Angelo M. Barba
MayorCarlito A. Abadilla II
Vice-MayorMary Chrislyn C. Abadilla
CouncilorsHerminio A. Bumanglag
Ruben G. Taroma
Adonis B. Manuel
Francisco A. Bactat
Nelson S. Lucas
Nelson C. Oalog
Johnny H. Gayya
Efren Santos B. Garcia

Education

The Banna (Espiritu) Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Bangsar Elementary School
  • Banna Central Elementary School
  • Banna Church of Christ Disciples Learning Center
  • Barbarangay Elementary School
  • Bomitog Elementary School
  • Bugasi Elementary School
  • Caestebanan Elementary School
  • Caribquib Elementary School
  • Catagtaguen Elementary School
  • Crispina Elementary School
  • Imelda Elementary School
  • Lading Elementary School
  • Macayepyep Elementary School
  • Nagpatayan Elementary School
  • Quiaoit Memorial Elementary School
  • Sinamar Elementary School
  • Tabtabagan Elementary School
  • Valdez Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Banna Academy
  • Banna National High School
  • Caestebanan National High School
  • Caribquib National High School
  • Catagtaguen National High School

Notable personalities

  • Rolando Abadilla, Filipino politician, and military officer
  • Linabelle Villarica, Filipino politician

References

References

  1. {{DILG detail
  2. "Banna Annual Audit Report 2023 {{!}} Commission on Audit".
  3. "2019 National and Local Elections".
  4. (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".
  5. (15 January 1988). "REBEL RUNS CAMPAIGN FROM JAIL". [[Chicago Tribune]].
  6. McCoy, Alfred. "Closer than Brothers: Manhood at the Philippine Military Academy". Anvil Publishing.
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