Bantay, Ilocos Sur

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Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Bantay

Bantay is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 30,519 people in 6,107 households.

[edit] Barangays

Bantay is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.

  • Aggay
  • An-annam
  • Balaleng
  • Banaoang
  • Bulag
  • Buquig
  • Cabalanggan
  • Cabaroan
  • Cabusligan
  • Capangdanan
  • Guimod
  • Lingsat
  • Malingeb
  • Mira
  • Naguiddayan
  • Ora
  • Paing
  • Puspus
  • Quimmarayan
  • Sagneb
  • Sagpat
  • San Mariano (Sallacong)
  • San Isidro
  • San Julian
  • Sinabaan
  • Taguiporo
  • Taleb
  • Tay-ac
  • Barangay 1 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 2 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 3 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 4 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 5 (Pob.)
  • Barangay 6 (Pob.)

[edit] Origin of the Municipality's Name

The municipality's name came from the fact that its patron, Our Lady of Charity, protects the town. Many other people from other towns came to claim the miraculous statue, but failed. Only people from the town can move the statue.

Another origin is that the municipality is bordered by the Carballo mountains, which forms a natural boundary between the town and neighboring Abra. "Bantay" is an Ilocano term meaning "mountain," and "guard."

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Cities and Municipalities of Ilocos Sur
Municipalities: Alilem • Banayoyo • Bantay • Burgos • Cabugao • Caoayan • Cervantes • Galimuyod • Gregorio Del Pilar • Lidlidda • Magsingal • Nagbukel • Narvacan • Quirino • Salcedo • San Emilio • San Esteban • San Ildefonso • San Juan • San Vicente • Santa • Santa Catalina • Santa Cruz • Santa Lucia • Santa Maria • Santiago • Santo Domingo • Sigay • Sinait • Sugpon • Suyo • Tagudin •

Coordinates: 17°35′05″N, 120°23′21″E