Quirino, officially the Municipality of Quirino (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
History Formerly known as Angaki (also spelled Angkaki in some sources), the municipality was renamed in June 1964 in honor of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocos Sur native who served as the sixth President of the Philippines.
Geography Quirino is situated from the provincial capital Vigan, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Quirino is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Banoen Cayus Lamag (formerly Tubtuba) Legleg (Poblacion) Malideg Namitpit Patiacan Patungcaleo (formerly Lamag) Suagayan
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Quirino had a population of 9,460. The population density was .
Economy
The economy of Quirino in Ilocos Sur heavily relies on agriculture. Residents produce local crops and vegetables as the primary sources of agriculture. The municipality is home to the Skyline View Deck.
Government Local government
Quirino, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, 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
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2025–2028) Position Name Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan Mayor Jemarose G. GomintongVice-Mayor Rodolfo A. Aciong Councilors Calvin G. Ewagen Gloria O. Balangyao Elmer G. Panduyos Evelyn L. El-i Felix D. Dengaey Vincent L. Farol Gringgo N. Diamsay John Warren J. Wacquisan
Education The Cervantes-Quirino Schools District Office governs all private and public educational institutions within the municipality of Quirino. Also includes the private and public schools situated in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.
Primary and elementary schools
Bab-asig Primary School Banoen Primary School Baybayatin Primary School Bucnit Elementary School Cayus Elementary School Dagman Primary School Iteb Primary School Lamag Elementary School Malideg Elementary School Namitpit Integrated School (Elementary) Patiacan ES Patungcaleo Integrated School (Elementary) Quirino Central School Saoil Primary School Suagayan Elementary School Tirad View Academy (Elementary)
Secondary schools Namitpit Integrated School Patungcaleo Integrated School Quirino National High School Tirad View Academy
See also List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines
References
External links Pasyalang Ilocos Sur Philippine Standard Geographic Code Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System