| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Parts style | para |
| P 1 | (see Barangays) |
| Mayor | Secel B. Palecpec |
| Vice Mayor | Mary A. Bueno |
| Representative | Menchie B. Bernos |
| Electorate | voters (Philippine general election) |
| Elevation max | 584 m |
| Elevation min | 11 m |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Poverty incidence | % () |
| Native languages | Itneg, Ilocano, Filipino |
Langiden, officially the Municipality of Langiden (ilo: Ili ti Langiden; Filipino: Bayan ng Langiden), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,457 people.[1]
Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 116.29 square kilometres (44.90 sq mi) constituting 116.29% of the 4,165.25-square kilometre total area of Abra. It is located at .
Langiden is situated 18.75 kilometres (11.65 mi) from the provincial capital Bangued, and 424.60 kilometres (263.83 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Langiden is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Langiden had a population of 3,457 people. The population density was PD/km2.
Government
Local government
Langiden, 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 | Artemio C. Donato Jr. |
| Vice-Mayor | Isidro B. Bueno |
| Councilors | Bless P. Formoso |
| Bella G. Labasay | |
| Alfreda B. Aspacio | |
| Debbie D. Papagayo | |
| Ronald B. Valera | |
| Ronald V. Salvador | |
| Floridel M. Paz | |
| Joey P. Palecpec |
Education
The Langiden 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.[3]
Primary and elementary schools
- Baac Elementary School
- Langiden Central School
- Mabungtot Elementary School
- Malapaao Elementary School
- Quillat Elementary School
Secondary school
- Langiden National High School
References
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". psa.gov.ph. July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools". Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
External links
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]