Mayoyao, officially the Municipality of Mayoyao is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,525 people.
History
Battle of Mayoyao Ridge From July 26 to August 9, 1945, Filipino soldiers under the command of Donald Blackburn, supported by airstrikes by Army Air Forces, captured the town, then a Japanese stronghold.Harkins, P., 1956, Blackburn's Headhunters, London: Cassell & Co. LTD The result was key to the eventual surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita at Kiangan, Ifugao.
A memorial marker, located at Mount Nagchajan, marks the site of the battle.
Geography Mayoyao is situated from the provincial capital Lagawe, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Mayoyao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Aduyongan Alimit Ayangan Balangbang Banao Banhal Bato-Alatbang Bongan Buninan Chaya Chumang Epeng Guinihon Inwaloy Langayan Liwo Maga Magulon Mapawoy Mayoyao Proper Mongol Nalbu Nattum Palaad Poblacion Talboc Tulaed
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Mayoyao was 15,525 people, with a density of .
Economy
Mayoyao's economy centers on agriculture and tourism. Farmers produce rice varieties, legumes, ginger, and tomatoes. The Mayoyao Rice Terraces have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Government Local government
Mayoyao, 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 Jimmy B. Padchanan Jr. Vice-Mayor Rudy N. Chilagan Jr. Councilors Marie Cris P. Nachegpan Jupiter P. Hedchugan Mengfee T. Hamchawan Camilo P. Paligan Jr. Clarence O. Licnachan Myra Faith N. Lumayna Peter P. Pinalgan Leandro L. Elahe
Education The Mayoyao 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
Adoyungan Primary School Alimit Elementary School Ayangan Elementary School Balangbang Elementary School Banao Elementary School Bongan Primary School Buninan Primary School Chaya Primary School Chumang Elementary School Epeng Elementary School Guinihon Elementary School Inwaloy Elementary School Langayan Primary School Liwo Primary School Loyoh ES (Gulon) Maga Primary School Magulon Elementary School Mapawoy Primary School Mayban Primary School Mayoyao Central School Nattum Primary School (Abagong) Nattum Primary School (Proper) Palaad Elementary School Patyay Elementary School Talboc Elementary School Tulaed Elementary School
Secondary schools Assumption Academy Mayoyao National High School Tulaed National High School
References
External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System