Banna, Ilocos Norte

Banna
Municipality

Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Banna
Banna

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 17°59′N 120°39′E / 17.983°N 120.650°E / 17.983; 120.650Coordinates: 17°59′N 120°39′E / 17.983°N 120.650°E / 17.983; 120.650
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Norte
District 2nd District
Founded 1913
Barangays 20
Government[1]
  Mayor Carlito N. Abadilla
Area[2]
  Total 92.73 km2 (35.80 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 19,051
  Density 210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2908
Dialing code 77
Income class 4th class; rural

Banna is a fourth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,051 people.[3]

The word Banna was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No. 120-95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996.

Barangays

Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]

  • Balioeg
  • Bangsar
  • Barbarangay
  • Bomitog
  • Bugasi
  • Caestebanan
  • Caribquib
  • Catagtaguen
  • Crispina
  • Hilario (Pob.)
  • Imelda
  • Lorenzo (Pob.)
  • Macayepyep
  • Marcos (Pob.)
  • Nagpatayan
  • Valdez
  • Sinamar
  • Tabtabagan
  • Valenciano (Pob.)
  • Binacag

Demographics

Population census of Banna
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 15,342    
1995 15,975+0.76%
2000 16,704+0.96%
2007 18,161+1.16%
2010 19,051+1.76%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  4. "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 30 September 2013.

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