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Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines Municipality in Ilocos Region, Philippines
Suyo
Municipality
Municipality of Suyo
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Suyo is located in South KoreaSuyoSuyoLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°59′02″N 120°30′50″E / 16.9839°N 120.5139°E / 16.9839; 120.5139
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays8 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of SuyoMario B. Subagan
 • Vice MayorSamuel B. Subagan Jr.
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council Members
  • Renato B. Ngangac
  • Thomas B. Almazan
  • Reginald M. Orpilla
  • Roderick B. Galuga
  • Ramonito B. Lazaga
  • Pablito M. Avisa
  • Timoteo P. Abalos
  • Maria Corazon D. Cupido
 • Electorate7,635 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total124.00 km (47.88 sq mi)
Elevation263 m (863 ft)
Highest elevation987 m (3,238 ft)
Lowest elevation32 m (105 ft)
Population
 • Total10,766
 • Density87/km (220/sq mi)
 • Households2,742
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence34.22% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 97.69 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 395.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 112.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 34.81 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code2715
PSGC012932000
IDD : area code+63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.suyo.gov.ph

Suyo, officially the Municipality of Suyo (Ilocano: Ili ti Suyo; Filipino: Bayan ng Suyo), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,766 people.

Suyo is 101 kilometres (63 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan and 333 kilometres (207 mi) from Manila.

Geography

Barangays

Suyo is politically subdivided into 8 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Baringcucurong
  • Cabugao
  • Man-atong
  • Patoc-ao
  • Poblacion (Kimpusa)
  • Suyo Proper
  • Urzadan
  • Uso

Climate

Climate data for Suyo, 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)
33
(91)
32
(90)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)
21
(70)
22
(72)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
21
(70)
23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27
(1.1)
31
(1.2)
40
(1.6)
71
(2.8)
207
(8.1)
237
(9.3)
286
(11.3)
261
(10.3)
261
(10.3)
254
(10.0)
88
(3.5)
46
(1.8)
1,809
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.4 9.3 12.7 17.0 25.4 26.8 27.4 26.1 25.0 21.0 15.5 10.6 226.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Suyo
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 17—    
1918 1,842+36.66%
1939 3,750+3.44%
1948 3,012−2.41%
1960 4,704+3.78%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 5,355+1.30%
1975 6,163+2.86%
1980 6,454+0.93%
1990 7,950+2.11%
1995 8,870+2.07%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 9,685+1.90%
2007 11,826+2.79%
2010 10,622−3.83%
2015 11,446+1.43%
2020 10,766−1.20%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2020 census, Suyo had a population of 10,766. The population density was 87 inhabitants per square kilometre (230/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Suyo

10 20 30 40 2006
39.80 2009
24.43 2012
24.67 2015
14.59 2018
7.88 2021
34.22

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Suyo, 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
(2019–2022)
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Mario B. Subagan
Vice-Mayor Samuel B. Subagan Jr.
Councilors Renato Ngangac
Philip Bistoyong
Reginald Orpilla
Norberto Licnad
Nestor Arcinas
Alejandro Ballada
Timoteo Abalos
Orlando Aglibot

References

  1. Municipality of Suyo | (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. ^ 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. "Suyo: 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. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. "2022 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.

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Places adjacent to Suyo, Ilocos Sur
Santa Cruz Sigay
Suyo Cervantes
Tagudin Alilem
Province of Ilocos Sur
Vigan (capital)
Candon (largest city)
Municipalities
Component cities
BarangaysSee: List of barangays in Ilocos Sur


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