Lagawe , officially the Municipality of Lagawe (), is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.
Geography Lagawe is situated from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Lagawe is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Abinuan Banga Boliwong Burnay Buyabuyan Caba Cudog Dulao Jucbong Luta Montabiong Olilicon Poblacion East Poblacion North Poblacion South Poblacion West Ponghal Pullaan Tungngod Tupaya
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Lagawe was 19,124 people, with a density of .
Language Ifugao and Ilocano are the dominant dialects of Lagawe.
Economy
Lagawe serves as the institutional and commercial center of Ifugao. Its economy relies on government services, agriculture, and micro-enterprises. As the provincial capital, Lagawe centers employment, government offices, and retail trade as the primary sectors of economy. Lagawe's agriculture produces crops and coffee for local consumption and trade.
Government Local government
Lagawe, 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 Leslie Roy H. Nayahangan Vice-Mayor Gregorio G. Dangayo Jr. Councilors Jan Gulf B. Luglug Clarence D. Buhong Eric Jason B. Dugyon Neil L. Wangiwang Marlon B. Bandao Reynold A. Kimayong Vilma T. Alcayna Jansen G. Roldan
Education The Lagawe 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
Abinuan Elementary School Banga Elementary School Boliwong Elementary School Burnay Elementary School Buyabuyan Elementary School Caba Elementary School Cudog Elementary School Dulao Elementary School Hope Christian School of Ifugao Ifugao SPED Center Jucbong Elementary School Lagawe Central School Luta Primary School Montabiong Elementary School Olilicon Elementary School Ponghal Elementary School Pullaan Elementary School Tungngod Elementary School Tungngod Elementary School
Secondary schools Ayangan National Agricultural & Vocational High School Caba National High School CITAC Christian School Don Bosco High School Lagawe National High School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System