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Luna, Isabela
Municipality in Isabela, Philippines
Municipality in Isabela, Philippines
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| image_flag | Flag_of_Luna,_Isabela_(New).png | |
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| image_seal | Luna Isabela.png | |
| seal_size | 100x80px | |
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| pushpin_label_position | left | |
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| subdivision_type | Country | |
| subdivision_name | Philippines | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region | |
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| subdivision_type2 | Province | |
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| etymology | ||
| named_for | Antonio Luna | |
| subdivision_type3 | District | |
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| established_title | Founded | |
| established_date | June 8, 1951 | |
| parts_type | Barangays | |
| parts_style | para | |
| p1 | (see Barangays) | |
| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Adrian Leandro P. Tio | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Lelamen R. Soingco | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III | |
| leader_title3 | Councilor | |
| leader_title4 | Electorate | |
| leader_name4 | voters (electorate_point_in_time}} | ) |
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| elevation_max_m | 77 | |
| elevation_min_m | 39 | |
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| population_blank1_title | Households | |
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| timezone | PST | |
| utc_offset | +8 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code | |
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| demographics1_title9 | Expenditure | |
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| demographics_type2 | Service provider | |
| demographics2_title1 | Electricity | |
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| demographics2_title2 | Water | |
| demographics2_title3 | Telecommunications | |
| demographics2_title4 | Cable TV | |
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Luna, officially the Municipality of Luna (; ), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
History
Luna was formerly known as Antatet. The town's name was changed to Luna on June 8, 1951 by virtue of Republic Act No. 633. The municipality celebrates the Bato Arts festival during the 2014 Bambanti Festival.
Geography
Luna is situated 37.68 km from the provincial capital Ilagan, and 403.53 km from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Luna is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bustamante
- Centro 1 (Poblacion)
- Centro 2 (Poblacion)
- Centro 3 (Bataraza)
- Concepcion
- Dadap
- Harana
- Lalog 1
- Lalog 2
- Luyao
- Macañao
- Macugay
- Mambabanga
- Pulay
- Puroc
- San Isidro (River Side)
- San Miguel
- Santo Domingo (Dammang)
- Union Kalinga
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Luna, was 21,015 people, with a density of {{sigfig|21,015/45.70|2}} PD/km2.
Economy
Government
Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.
The Municipality of Luna 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 municipal councilors are elected directly by the people in elections held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| District Representative | Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III |
| Municipal Mayor | Adrian Leandro P. Tio |
| Municipal Vice-Mayor | Lelamen R. Soingco |
| Municipal Councilors | Leslie G. Tan |
| Vicente T. Perez III | |
| Allan John A. Perez | |
| Panchito M. Pua | |
| Pilar M. Cabacungan | |
| Jerry J. Rivera | |
| Bayani L. Agustin | |
| Eisenhower U. Baysac |
Congress representation
Luna, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.
Education
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. Luna Schools District office governs the public elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.
Primary and elementary schools
- Bustamante Elementary School
- Dadap Elementary School
- Harana Elementary School
- Lalog Elementary School
- Luna Central School
- Mambabanga Elementary School
- Macugay Elementary School
- Pulay-Union Kalinga Elementary School
- Puroc-Concepcion Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Luna General Comprehensive High School
- Luna National High School
- Sto. Domingo-San Isidro Integrated School
References
References
- "Republic Act No.. 633, June 08, 1951 - An Act Changing The Name of the Municipality of Antatet in the Province of Isabela to Luna.".
- {{DILG detail
- "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Antatet in the Province of Isabela to Luna". LawPH.com.
- "Luna, Isabela Election Results 2022". ph.rappler.com.
- "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". congress.gov.ph.
- "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA".
- "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02".
- (January 15, 2025). "Masterlist of Schools".
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