Hingyon

Hingyon
Municipality
Municipality of Hingyon
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Hingyon is located in Philippines
Hingyon
Hingyon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°51′08″N 121°05′56″E / 16.8522°N 121.0989°E / 16.8522; 121.0989
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceIfugao
District Lone district
Government
 [1]
 • MayorFlorencio B. Nalula
 • Vice MayorDelfin D. Buligon
 • RepresentativeSolomon R. Chungalao
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Avelino T. Dinamling
  • Tony B. Tupong
  • Romando M. Hewe
  • Roselyn B. Ballogan
  • Julian C. Abella
  • Ronnie K. Gumatin
  • Wilbert M. Umalco
  • Nathaniel T. Bunolna
Area
[2]
 • Total
62.02 km2 (23.95 sq mi)
Elevation
891 m (2,923 ft)
Highest elevation
1,499 m (4,918 ft)
Lowest elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
9,966
 • Density160.7/km2 (416.2/sq mi)
 • Households
2,346
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
11.57
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 111.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 256.6 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 109.6 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 17.91 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIfugao Electric Cooperative (IFELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3607
PSGC
1402709000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIfugao
Tuwali
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitehttps://hingyon.gov.ph/

Hingyon, officially the Municipality of Hingyon is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,966 people.[5]

Geography

Hingyon is situated at 16°51’North, 121°6’ East, on the island of Luzon. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 889.4 meters or 2,917.3 feet above mean sea level. It is bounded by the Municipality of Banaue to the North and East, Lagawe, Ifugao to the South, and Kiangan, Ifugao to the West, Hingyon spans a total land area of 6363.07 hectares, organized into 12 barangays.

Hingyon is situated 10.45 kilometres (6.49 mi) from the provincial capital Lagawe, and 360.42 kilometres (223.95 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

  • Anao
  • Bangtinon
  • Bitu
  • Mompolia
  • Namulditan
  • Northern Cababuyan
  • O-ong
  • Piwong
  • Poblacion
  • Southern Cababuyan
  • Ubuag
  • Umalbong

Climate

Climate data for Hingyon, Ifugao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		22
(72) 		24
(76)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15
(59) 		15
(59) 		16
(61) 		18
(64) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		19
(66) 		18
(64) 		17
(63) 		16
(61) 		18
(64)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35
(1.4) 		46
(1.8) 		63
(2.5) 		117
(4.6) 		402
(15.8) 		400
(15.7) 		441
(17.4) 		471
(18.5) 		440
(17.3) 		258
(10.2) 		94
(3.7) 		68
(2.7) 		2,835
(111.6)
Average rainy days 9.9 11.1 13.9 18.9 26.0 27.3 28.9 28.5 26.1 19.7 14.5 12.8 237.6
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

Population census of Hingyon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 8,373—    
1995 9,724+2.84%
2000 9,769+0.10%
2007 10,071+0.42%
2010 9,795−1.01%
2015 9,227−1.13%
2020 9,930+1.56%
2024 9,966+0.09%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10][11]

In the 2024 census, the population of Hingyon was 9,966 people,[12] with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Hingyon

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
52.42
2003
29.55
2006
25.40
2009
25.24
2012
29.90
2015
32.35
2018
23.04
2021
11.57

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Hingyon has known for its indigenous rice called tinawon. The major crops of Hingyon include corn, coffee, root crops, and vegetables. Hingyon is notable for weaving, woodcarving, and basketry. Hingyon was promoted as the "Agro-Eco Tourism Hub" of Ifugao.

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Hingyon, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)[21]
Position Name
Congressman Solomon R. Chungalao
Mayor Florencio B. Nalula
Vice-Mayor Delfin D. Buligon
Councilors Roselyn B. Ballogan
Avelino T. Dinamling
Julian C. Abella
Ronnie K. Gumatin
Wilbert M. Umalco
Nathaniel T. Bunolna
Tony T. Tupong
Romando M. Hewe

Education

The Hingyon 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.[22]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Anao Elementary School
  • Bangtinon Elementary School
  • Bitu Elementary School
  • Cababuyan Elementary School
  • Hingyon Central School
  • Humalophop Elementary School
  • Kayang Primary School
  • Mompolia Elementary School
  • Namulditan Elementary School
  • Northern Cababuyan Elementary School - Annex
  • O-ong Elementary School
  • Pitawan Elementary School
  • Piwong Elementary School
  • Ubuag Primary School
  • Umalbong Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Hingyon National High School
  • Namulditan Elementary School (Senior High School)
  • Southern Hingyon National High School

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Hingyon | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". PSA. July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  6. ^ "Hingyon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  7. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  21. ^ "2025 National and Local Elections". GMA 7. May 15, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  22. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2025.

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