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Conner, Apayao

Conner, officially the Municipality of Conner, (Ilocano: Ili ti Conner; Tagalog: Bayan ng Conner), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,552 people making it the most populous town in the province.[3]

Conner
Municipality
Municipality of Conner
Flag of Conner
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Map of Apayao with Conner highlighted
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Conner is located in Philippines
Conner
Conner
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°48′31″N 121°17′20″E / 17.8086°N 121.2889°E / 17.8086; 121.2889
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceApayao
District Lone district
Named forNorman Conner
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Conner[*]Jorico F. Bayaua (PRP)
 • Vice MayorAlexander M. Aswigue (PRP)
 • RepresentativeEleanor Bulut-Begtang
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate17,071 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
694.30 km2 (268.07 sq mi)
Elevation
174 m (571 ft)
Highest elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Lowest elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
27,552
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
 • Households
6,143
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
24.94
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 237.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 438.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 182.7 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 57.36 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityKalinga - Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3807
PSGC
148102000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesIsnag
Kalinga
Ilocano
Tagalog

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 694.30 square kilometres (268.07 sq mi) [5] constituting 15.73% of the 4,413.35-square-kilometre- (1,704.00 sq mi) total area of Apayao.

The town was named after Norman Conner, an American engineer who oversaw the construction of the main roads within the province of Apayao, effectively ending the isolation of the province from the outside world during the early American era.

Conner is 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Kabugao, 77 kilometres (48 mi) from Tuguegarao, and 566 kilometres (352 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

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Conner is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[7]
148102001 Allangigan 2.1% 569 424 ▴ 2.98%
148102018 Banban 4.3% 1,178 1,042 ▴ 1.23%
148102002 Buluan 6.1% 1,690 1,462 ▴ 1.46%
148102003 Caglayan (New Poblacion) 8.7% 2,392 1,865 ▴ 2.52%
148102004 Calafug 3.8% 1,050 906 ▴ 1.49%
148102005 Cupis 1.7% 456 441 ▴ 0.33%
148102006 Daga 4.8% 1,316 1,281 ▴ 0.27%
148102019 Guinaang 5.2% 1,442 1,476 ▾ −0.23%
148102007 Guinamgaman 3.9% 1,066 841 ▴ 2.40%
148102020 Ili 4.7% 1,293 1,195 ▴ 0.79%
148102008 Karikitan 6.9% 1,901 1,928 ▾ −0.14%
148102009 Katablangan 2.4% 650 697 ▾ −0.70%
148102010 Malama 12.1% 3,343 2,885 ▴ 1.48%
148102011 Manag 6.8% 1,878 1,629 ▴ 1.43%
148102021 Mawegui 2.8% 772 763 ▴ 0.12%
148102012 Nabuangan 2.1% 578 594 ▾ −0.27%
148102013 Paddaoan 6.0% 1,646 1,623 ▴ 0.14%
148102014 Puguin 2.9% 804 805 ▾ −0.01%
148102015 Ripang (Old Poblacion) 3.9% 1,084 841 ▴ 2.57%
148102016 Sacpil 5.1% 1,408 1,141 ▴ 2.12%
148102017 Talifugo 3.8% 1,036 972 ▴ 0.64%
Total 27,552 27,552   0.00%

Climate

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Climate data for Conner, Apayao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		27
(81) 		25
(77) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		21
(70) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 109
(4.3) 		78
(3.1) 		64
(2.5) 		54
(2.1) 		181
(7.1) 		196
(7.7) 		204
(8.0) 		211
(8.3) 		174
(6.9) 		198
(7.8) 		185
(7.3) 		231
(9.1) 		1,885
(74.2)
Average rainy days 17.2 13.7 13.2 13.0 21.7 23.4 25.2 25.2 21.9 17.7 18.6 20.8 231.6
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics

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Population census of Conner
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,628—    
1939 1,872+0.67%
1948 2,112+1.35%
1960 3,750+4.90%
1970 9,419+9.64%
1975 12,255+5.42%
1980 14,196+2.98%
1990 16,220+1.34%
1995 17,461+1.39%
2000 20,429+3.42%
2007 22,668+1.44%
2010 24,811+3.34%
2015 26,051+0.93%
2020 27,552+1.11%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][7][10][11]

In the 2020 census, Conner had a population of 27,552.[3] The population density was 40 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Conner

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
35.10
2009
30.27
2012
56.31
2015
21.60
2018
23.65
2021
24.94

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Conner, 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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[20]
Position Name
Congressman Elias C. Bulut Jr.
Mayor Jorico F. Bayaua
Vice-Mayor Alexander M. Aswigue
Councilors Ethel S. Buaga
Jefferson G. Tugade
Enrique B. Bernardino Jr.
Mario D. Dognayon
Artemio L. Gonayon
Llyod S. Gannaban
Eduardo B. Vergara
Rico C. Leonardo

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Conner | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Conner, Apayao". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Conner: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of Apayao". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  20. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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