Hingyon, officially the Municipality of Hingyon is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,966 people.
Geography Hingyon is situated at 16°51’North, 121°6’ East, on the island of Luzon. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 889.4 meters or 2,917.3 feet above mean sea level. It is bounded by the Municipality of Banaue to the North and East, Lagawe, Ifugao to the South, and Kiangan, Ifugao to the West, Hingyon spans a total land area of 6363.07 hectares, organized into 12 barangays.
Hingyon is situated from the provincial capital Lagawe, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Anao Bangtinon Bitu Mompolia Namulditan Northern Cababuyan O-ong Piwong Poblacion Southern Cababuyan Ubuag Umalbong
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Hingyon was 9,966 people, with a density of .
Economy
Hingyon has known for its indigenous rice called tinawon. The major crops of Hingyon include corn, coffee, root crops, and vegetables. Hingyon is notable for weaving, woodcarving, and basketry. Hingyon was promoted as the "Agro-Eco Tourism Hub" of Ifugao.
Government Local government
Hingyon, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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 Solomon R. Chungalao Mayor Florencio B. Nalula Vice-Mayor Delfin D. Buligon Councilors Roselyn B. Ballogan Avelino T. Dinamling Julian C. Abella Ronnie K. Gumatin Wilbert M. Umalco Nathaniel T. Bunolna Tony T. Tupong Romando M. Hewe
Education The Hingyon 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.
Primary and elementary schools
Anao Elementary School Bangtinon Elementary School Bitu Elementary School Cababuyan Elementary School Hingyon Central School Humalophop Elementary School Kayang Primary School Mompolia Elementary School Namulditan Elementary School Northern Cababuyan Elementary School - Annex O-ong Elementary School Pitawan Elementary School Piwong Elementary School Ubuag Primary School Umalbong Elementary School
Secondary schools Hingyon National High School Namulditan Elementary School (Senior High School) Southern Hingyon National High School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System