Barlig
Barlig, officially the Municipality of Barlig is a 5th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 4,819 people. [3]
Barlig
Fialikia / Likaw-an | |
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| Municipality of Barlig | |
 Barlig and surrounding rice terraces | |
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 Map of Mountain Province with Barlig highlighted | |
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.svg.png.webp)  Barlig Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°05′N 121°09′E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 11 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Clark C. Ngaya |
| • Vice Mayor | David Osborn M. Fomocod |
| • Representative | Maximo Y. Dalog Jr. |
| • Electorate | 4,050 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 228.64 km2 (88.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,837 m (6,027 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,819 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| • Households | 1,190 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 18.03% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱62,171,298.14 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2623 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)74 |
| Climate type | tropical rainforest climate |
| Native languages | Bontoc Balangao Ilocano Tagalog |
Geography
Barlig is bounded in the east by Natonin in the west by Bontoc and Sadanga. In the north, it is bounded by Tinglayan and in the south by the town of Mayoyao. The town is separated into three settlements or cluster of villages such as Barlig town proper, Lias and Kadaclan.[5]
Barangays
Barlig is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
- Chupac
- Fiangtin
- Kaleo
- Latang
- Lias Kanluran
- Lias Silangan
- Lingoy
- Lunas
- Macalana
- Ogoog
- Gawana (Poblacion)
Climate
Barlig has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) closely bordering a subtropical highland climate ("Cwb") with relatively dry winters.
| Climate data for Barlig, Mountain Province | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 19 (66) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 12 (54) |
12 (54) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
16 (61) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
16 (61) |
15 (59) |
14 (57) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 35 (1.4) |
46 (1.8) |
63 (2.5) |
117 (4.6) |
402 (15.8) |
400 (15.7) |
441 (17.4) |
471 (18.5) |
440 (17.3) |
258 (10.2) |
94 (3.7) |
68 (2.7) |
2,835 (111.6) |
| Average rainy days | 9.9 | 19.5 | 13.9 | 18.9 | 26.0 | 27.3 | 28.9 | 28.5 | 26.1 | 19.7 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 246 |
| Source: Meteoblue [6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1,827 | — |
| 1948 | 1,952 | +0.74% |
| 1960 | 2,972 | +3.56% |
| 1970 | 4,053 | +3.15% |
| 1975 | 5,138 | +4.87% |
| 1980 | 5,241 | +0.40% |
| 1990 | 6,273 | +1.81% |
| 1995 | 7,477 | +3.34% |
| 2000 | 6,351 | −3.44% |
| 2007 | 6,168 | −0.40% |
| 2010 | 5,838 | −1.98% |
| 2015 | 4,819 | −3.59% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [7] [8][9] | ||
The people of Barlig are predominantly of Igorot and Ilocano descent. Locals call themselves Ifiallig which is a reference to someone born or having roots from villages. In the cluster of villages in Lias, people call themselves I-lias while those from Kadaclan villages call themselves Ekachakran. Despite living in a single town, the people speak different languages and probably traditions.[5]
The town of Barlig is home to two indigenous languages, the Finalig language and the Balangaw language. Both languages are on the brink of extinction, making them important languages in the field of language conservation. The two languages are also important for the survival of the Finalig culture and the Balangaw culture, respectively.
Tourism
Barlig town boasts of its own rice terraces, the Barlig Rice Terraces in the near the center of the town and Lias Rice Terraces in the Lias, which is a cluster of villages. In Kadaclan, which is another cluster of villages, the annual Menaliyam festival is held. Its most popular destination is Mt. Amuyao which stands at more than 2,702 meters above sea level. That makes it one of the highest mountains in the Philippines and the fourth highest mountain in Luzon.
Notable people
- Jeyrick Sigmaton [10]
References
- Municipality of Barlig | (DILG)
- "Province: Mountain Province". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- http://barlig.wordpress.com/about
- "Barlig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Mountain Province". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/567692/jeyrick-sigmaton-looks-like-a-top-asian-model-in-latest-shoot/story
External links
Places adjacent to Barlig | |
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