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Province of Mt. Province
<<Geographical
Location
Situated centrally in the Cordilleras, Mt. Province is bounded
on the north by Kalinga, on the south by Ifugao, southwest by
Benguet and on the west by Abra and Ilocos Sur. It is accessible
from Ifugao through the Banaue-Bontoc Road, Ilocos Sur through
the Tagudin-Cervantes-Tadian Road, Kalinga through the Lubuagan-Bontoc
Road and Baguio through the scenic Halsema Highway famously known
as “Mountain Trail”.
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<<Basic
Information
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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Population*
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148,661
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Land Area (sq. km.)
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2,097.33
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| No. of Municipalities |
10
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No. of Barangays
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144
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Income Class**
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3rd Class
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Legal Basis of Creation
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RA No. 4695
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Date of Creation
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04-07-67
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Data Sources:
* 2007 NSO Census of Population
** DOF DO No. 20-05 effective 7/29/05
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<<Physical
Profile
Mountain Province is a landlocked province bounded
on the north by Kalinga, on the south by Ifugao, southwest by
Benguet and on the west by Abra and Ilocos Sur. It has a total
land area of 2,097.33 sq. km., which is the smallest in the region.
It is virtually isolated because of its topography and aggravated
further by poor mobility and communication services and facilities.
It is accessible from Ifugao through the Banaue-Bontoc Road, Ilocos
Sur through the Tagudin-Cervantes-Tadian Road, Kalinga through
the Lubuagan-Bontoc Road and Baguio through the Halsema Highway.
The topography of Mountain Province is rough characterized
by very steep slopes and deep ravines. Small patches of gentle
stones may be found along river banks, narrow valleys and tops
of ridges. Elevation ranges from 500 meters at Saclit, Sadanga
to as high as 2,714 meters to the top of Mt. Kalawitan in Sabangan.
The province has two general types of climate. The
western portion is under Type I with two pronounced seasons; dry
from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. The
eastern portion is under Type III with season not very pronounced:
relatively dry from November to April and wet for the rest of
the year.
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<<Seal
and Symbolism
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SYMBOLISM
Pure White Lilies, believed to have been planted
by the gods to beautify the verdant hills and mountains.
Five White Stars, symbolize the defunct sub-provinces
of Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, and Kalinga.
Mountain Peaks, represent the sub-provinces
and their attractions.
Mountains, refuge in defense of freedom.
Two Small Houses, represent the banks and
industrial buildings housing minerals in all forms. Spear
and Head Ax, are once the principal weapons of war.
String of Agate Beads, the headgear of native
women.
Rope, symbolizes unity among its municipalities.
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<<Political
Subdivision
Mt. Province is politically divided into 10 municipalities and
144 barangays with the municipality of Bontoc as its capital.
The 10 municipalities with some basic information are as follows:
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Name of Municipality
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No. of Barangays
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Income Classification**
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Population*
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| Barlig |
11
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5th
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6,168
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| Bauko |
22
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4th
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29,382
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| Besao |
14
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5th
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7,295
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| Bontoc |
16
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3rd
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24,798
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| Natonin |
11
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4th
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9,431
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| Paracelis |
9
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3rd
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24,705
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| Sabangan |
15
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5th
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9,098
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| Sadanga |
8
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5th
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9,706
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| Sagada |
19
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5th
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10,930
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| Tadian |
19
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4th
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17,148
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Data Sources:
* 2007 NSO Census of Population
** DOF DO No. 20-05 effective 7/29/05
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<<Tourist
Attractions and Events
Tourist Attractions
Just like other provinces in the Cordillera, Mt. Province is
also blessed with many natural sceneries, terraces and other tourist
attractions. Its places of interests are: Rizal Memorial Plaza,
Bontoc Village Museum, Mornang Lingoy Hot Spring, Mainit Hot Spring,
The famous caves of Sagada (Matangkib, Sugong, Sumaguing, Ganga
and Angoten), Sagada Hanging Coffins, Alab Petroglyph, Lake Danum,
Lake Dananao, Inodey Waterfalls, Chico River Panoramic View, Bontoc
Panoramic View, Mt. Data Hotel, Gueday Stone Calendar, Sagada
Weaving, Masferre Photographs and the Enchanted Eels of Cagubatan
in Tadian.
Tourism Events
Lang-ay Festival
Lang-ay Festival is a wine and cultural festival to celebrate
the Mt. Province Foundation Day. It is a week-long activity culminating
on the 7th of April, the Mt. Province Day. Among the activities
are cultural street dancing, cultural presentations, exhibits
and an agro-industrial fair.
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