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Dolores, Abra
Municipality in Abra, Philippines
Municipality in Abra, Philippines
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| parts_type | Barangays | |
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| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Conde T. Turqueza | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Lourdes Jacqueline B. Baac | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Menchie B. Bernos | |
| leader_title3 | Municipal Council | |
| leader_name3 | {{PH Town Council | |
| 2 | David B. Guzman Jr. | |
| 3 | Russ Marion T. Zapata | |
| 4 | Frederick D. Pilorin | |
| 5 | Clint Chester B. Guzman | |
| 6 | Robert P. Ardaniel | |
| 7 | Medeline Melody B. Castro | |
| 8 | Rodelio R. Pudol | |
| 9 | Paul Dan Ace Z. Guzman | |
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Dolores, officially the Municipality of Dolores (; ), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 11,967 people.
Etymology
Formerly named as Bucao but in 1885, it was renamed Dolores in honor of the town's patron saint Dolores.
History
The place was called Bucao, named after the first Tingguian (Itneg) chieftain who settled in the place long before Spanish colonization. It used to be part of the Municipality of Tayum. In 1882, upon the recommendation of the parish priest of Tayum, Fr. Pío Mercado, and the Teniente Bazar of Bucao, Don Ignacio Eduarte, Bucao was created as a separate pueblo. In 1885, Bucao was renamed Dolores, to honor its patron saint, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady Of Sorrows). The first gobernadorcillo of the town was Don Rosalio Eduarte.
Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Municipality of Dolores has a land area of 47.45 km2 constituting of the 4,165.25 km2 total area of Abra. It is located at .
Dolores is situated 17.42 km from the provincial capital Bangued, and 423.27 km from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Dolores is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Dolores had a population of 11,967 people. The population density was {{sigfig|11,967/47.45|2}} PD/km2.
Economy
Government
Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Dolores, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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 the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Conde T. Turqueza |
| Vice-Mayor | Eduardo R. Balmaceda |
| Councilors | Clint Chester B. Guzman |
| David B. Guzman Jr. | |
| Medeline Melody B. Castro | |
| Russ Marion T. Zapata | |
| Paul Dan Ace Z. Guzman | |
| Rodelio R. Pudol | |
| Imelda Q. Ardaniel | |
| Ronnel B. Tordil |
Education
The Dolores Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
- Cabaroan Elementary School
- Cardona Elementary School
- Dolores Central School
- Don Rosalio Eduarte Elementary School
- Kimmalaba Elementary School
- Mudiit Elementary School
- Pacac Elementary School
- Taping Elementary School
- Libtec Elementary School
- Lourdes Zapata Primary School
Secondary school
- Rosalio Eduarte National High School
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- (July 17, 2024). "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President".
- "2019 National and Local Elections".
- (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".
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