Basic Profile
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION |
Boundaries: – North – Municipality of Dinalungan – Northwest – Quirino Province – West – Nueva Vizcaya Province – Southwest – Municipality of Maria Aurora – South – Municipality of Baler – East – Pacific Ocean (Baler Bay) |
SEAL SYMBOLISM | |
| Legal basis of Creation | Executive Order No. 375, November 27, 1950 |
| Classification | Third Class |
| Number of Barangays | 25 |
| Dominant Population | Ilocano |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.01 |
| Population | 36,802 |
| Total Number of Households | 9,244 |
| Population Density | 62 |
| Average Household Size | 4.9 |
| Topography | Hilly and mountainous terrain with 28% coastal flat |
| Climate | Type IV of Corona’s Classification |
| Total Land Area | 40,496.94 hectares |
| Average Rainfall | 310.40 mm. monthly |
| Road Network: – Earth Fill – Gravel – Concrete Total Municipal and Barangay Road Network | 8.500 kms. 43.8657 kms. 20.0655 kms. 72.4312 kms. |
| Literacy Rate | 85% |
| School: – Kindergarten – Elementary – High School | 4 (Private) 24 (23 Public & 1Private) 7 (6 Public & 1 Private) |
| Labor Force: – Male Economically Active – Female Economically Active | 27.26% 25.67% |
| Communication: – Telephone Company – Local Communication Network | Smart, Sun,Globe Radio Communication System |
| Potential Resources | Bangus Fry, Forest Products |
| Tourist Spots | Lusso Falls, Mano Falls, Amper Beach, Borlongan Beach, Dinadiawan Beach, Ipil-Mijares Beach, Dibutunan Marine Sanctuary |