Santa Marcela, officially the Municipality of Santa Marcela (; ), is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 14,049 people.
History Santa Marcela was created into an independent municipality on June 17, 1967, when several barrios were separated from Luna and Flora and constituted into the newly created town.
Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Apayao.
Santa Marcela is situated from the provincial capital Kabugao, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Santa Marcela is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Santa Marcela had a population of 14,049 people. The population density was .
Economy
The economy of Santa Marcela relies on agriculture, tourism, and small businesses. Rice and corn are the main agricultural crops of Santa Marcela.
Santa Marcela is known for its tourist spots such as Bacut Lake and Tacang Lake. Bacut Lake is a lake that has water through the floating bridge. Tacang Lake has a Tacang Small Water Impounding Project that consists of activities like ATV rides and kayaking. Small businesses are actively supported through government programs.
Government Local government
Santa Marcela, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Apayao, 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 Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang Mayor Evelyn B. Martinez Vice-Mayor Rolly U. Guiang Councilors Rizza T. Guiang Rodan F. Pascua Jayson M. Calban Emely V. Aman Mcleen B. Julian Estrella U. Guillermo Revelina B. Umblas Domingo P. Siloran Jr.
Education The Sta. Marcela 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
Barocboc Elementary School Consuelo Elementary School Emiliana Elementary School Imelda Elementary School Malekkeg Elementary School Panay Elementary School Nueva Primary School San Antonio Elementary School San Juan Elementary School Santa Marcela West Central Elementary School San Mariano Elementary School Sipa Elementary School Sta. Marcela Central School
Secondary schools Consuelo National High School Mayor Guillermo Barsatan Memorial School of Arts and Trade Sipa-Imelda National High School Sta. Marcela National High School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]