Galimuyod, officially the Municipality of Galimuyod (Ilocano: Ili ti Galimuyod; Filipino: Bayan ng Galimuyod), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,244 people.[3]

Galimuyod
Municipality of Galimuyod
Official seal of Galimuyod
Motto: 
Guyod Galimuyod!
Map of Ilocos Sur with Galimuyod highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Galimuyod highlighted
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Galimuyod is located in Philippines
Galimuyod
Galimuyod
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°11′N 120°28′E / 17.18°N 120.47°E / 17.18; 120.47
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJessie B. Balingsat
 • Vice MayorMoises T. Galangco
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate7,431 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Highest elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total10,244
 • Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
 • Households
2,496
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
22.78
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 80.21 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 799.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 108.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 42.98 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2709
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog

Galimuyod is 63 kilometres (39 mi) from Vigan City and 348 kilometres (216 mi) from Manila.

Etymology

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This town, formerly known as Cabisilan, was once the biggest barrio of Candon during the Spanish Regime. A land dispute between them and residents of neighboring Sapang, another barrio of Candon, resulted in a "gin-nuyod" (Ilocano for "tug-of-war") contest, a common game during those days, to settle it. The people of Cabisilan won over the people of Sapang, making Cabisilan the center of barrios near it. The old folks renamed the barrio Galimuyod, from the Ilocano words tali ("rope") and ginuyod ("pulled").

Geography

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Barangays

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Galimuyod is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.[5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abaya
  • Baracbac
  • Bidbiday
  • Bitong
  • Borobor
  • Calimugtong
  • Calongbuyan
  • Calumbaya
  • Daldagan
  • Kilang
  • Legaspi
  • Mabayag
  • Matanubong
  • Mckinley
  • Nagsingcaoan
  • Oaig-Daya
  • Pagangpang
  • Patac
  • Poblacion
  • Rubio
  • Sabangan-Bato
  • Sacaang
  • San Vicente
  • Sapang

Climate

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Climate data for Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)
31
(88)
32
(90)
34
(93)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)
19
(66)
21
(70)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
22
(72)
21
(70)
19
(66)
22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 10
(0.4)
10
(0.4)
14
(0.6)
23
(0.9)
80
(3.1)
103
(4.1)
121
(4.8)
111
(4.4)
119
(4.7)
144
(5.7)
39
(1.5)
15
(0.6)
789
(31.2)
Average rainy days 5.2 3.9 6.2 9.1 18.5 21.4 22.9 19.8 19.8 16.2 10.5 6.1 159.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Galimuyod
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 2,849—    
1939 3,063+0.35%
1948 3,418+1.23%
1960 4,670+2.63%
1970 5,288+1.25%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 6,281+3.51%
1980 6,576+0.92%
1990 7,941+1.90%
1995 8,477+1.23%
2000 8,879+1.00%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 10,310+2.08%
2010 10,011−1.07%
2015 10,748+1.36%
2020 10,244−0.94%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, Galimuyod had a population of 10,244.[3] The population density was 300 inhabitants per square kilometre (780/sq mi).

Government

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Local government

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Galimuyod, 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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[11]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Jessie B. Balingsat
Vice-Mayor Kulapu R. Trinidad
Councilors Minard N. Tumacdang
Maricel T. Balingsat
Beberly Joy D. Dario
Moises Galangco
Florendo G. Olanio
Raymund M. Balbin
Willy Gadingan

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Galimuyod | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Galimuyod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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