Hungduan, officially the Municipality of Hungduan is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,970 people.
Through Presidential Proclamation 660, October 1, 2024 was declared a special non-working day for the commemoration of its 107th Founding Anniversary.
Geography The Municipality of Hungduan is bounded on the north-east by the town of Banaue in the east by Hingyon and on the southeast by the town of Kiangan. It borders in the south with the town of Tinoc, Ifugao. On its westside, the town is bordered by the towns of Sabangan and Bauko, Mountain Province.
Mount Napulawan, in Hungduan, is Ifugao's 2nd highest peak with an elevation of 2,642 meters ASL. It was Tomoyuki Yamashita's former headquarters.
Hungduan is situated from the provincial capital Lagawe, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Hungduan is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Abatan Ba-ang Bangbang Bokiawan Hapao Lubo-ong Maggok Nungulunan Poblacion
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Hungduan was 8,970 people, with a density of .
Economy
Hungduan's key economic sector is agriculture. Tinawon rice and vegetables form the main crops of Hungduan. Hungduan is home to the Hapao Rice Terraces and Mount Napulawan.
Government Local government
Hungduan, 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 Casan B. Dumulag Vice-Mayor Romeo L. Haguyayap Councilors Bernard A. Gaddang Leonardo P. Ognayon Jr. John T. Bumangabang Florencio B. Ognayon Jeremiah T. Ipan Evelyn Y. Balenga Pedro I. Binwag Jessie B. Lacbawan
Education The Hungduan 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
Abatan Elementary School Am-iyong Primary School Awa Primary School Baang Elementary School Bangbang Elementary School Bokiawan Elementary School Hapao Elementary School Hungduan Central School Lubo-ong Elementary School Maggok Elementary School Nompolia Elementary School Nungulunan Elementary School Polod Primary School Tabag Primary School
Secondary schools Bangbang National High School Hungduan National High School
References
External links
Municipality of Hungduan [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System