| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Parts style | para |
| P 1 | (see Barangays) |
| Mayor | Sacrament S. Gumilab |
| Vice Mayor | Rogelio M. Tambalong |
| Representative | Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang |
| Electorate | voters (Philippine general election) |
| Elevation max | 2200 m |
| Elevation min | 443 m |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Website | https://tinglayan.gov.ph |
| Poverty incidence | % () |
Tinglayan, officially the Municipality of Tinglayan, is a municipality in the province of Kalinga, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 13,311 people.[1]
It is sometimes called Buscalan, based on its prominent barangay of the same name where tourists often visit Apo Whang-Od for their tattoos.
Geography
Tinglayan is situated 62.45 kilometres (38.80 mi) from the provincial capital Tabuk, and 433.29 kilometres (269.23 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Tinglayan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Ambato-Legleg
- Bangad Centro
- Basao
- Belong Manubal
- Bugnay
- Buscalan
- Butbut
- Dananao
- Loccong
- Lower Bangad
- Luplupa
- Mallango
- Ngibat
- Old Tinglayan
- Poblacion
- Sumadel 1
- Sumadel 2
- Tulgao East
- Tulgao West
- Upper Bangad
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Tinglayan was 13,148 people, with a density of PD/km2.
Government
Local government
Tinglayan, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Kalinga, 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 | Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang |
| Mayor | Sacrament S. Gumilab |
| Vice-Mayor | Charles A. Abay |
| Councilors | Jerry M. So-ang |
| Johnny D. Lungao | |
| Bartholome M. Aboli | |
| Dominic T. Lad-ing | |
| Roger T. Baculi | |
| Antonio S. Ao-as | |
| Brendon D. Gonnay | |
| Camilo P. Sa-ing |
Tourism
Tinglayan is famous for its local celebrity, Whang-od, who is the last mambabatok (traditional tattooist). Tourists often visit Brgy. Buscalan, Tinglayan to see her and have their bodies tattooed.[3]
Education
The Tinglayan 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.[4]
Primary and elementary schools
- Ambato-Legleg Elementary School
- Balay Elementary School
- Bangad Centro Elementary School
- Bangad Elementary School
- Basao Elementary School
- Belong Elementary School
- Bugnay Elementary School
- Buscalan Elementary School
- Butbut Elementary School
- Dalkinsan Elementary School
- Dananao Elementary School
- Loccong Elementary School
- Luplupa Elementary School
- Mallango Elementary School
- Manubal Elementary School
- Maswa Elementary School
- Ngibat Elementary School
- Sumadel Elementary School
- Tinglayan Central School
- Tinglayan Elementary School
- Tulgao Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Bangad National High School
- Southern Tinglayan National High School
- St. Theresita's High School - Tinglayan
- Sumadel National High School
- Tinglayan National High School
- Tulgao West Integrated 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 13, 2022.
- ^ "The lost tribe and the 'tattoo master'". news.com.au. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools". Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
External links
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System