Natonin

Quality 0.50 · 0 views · Updated 2 months ago

Municipality in Mountain Province, Philippines

title: "Natonin" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["municipalities-of-mountain-province"] description: "Municipality in Mountain Province, Philippines" topic_path: "general/municipalities-of-mountain-province" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natonin" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Municipality in Mountain Province, Philippines ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]

FieldValue
name
image_flagFlag_of_Natonin,Mountain_Province(New).png
flag_size120x80px
image_sealNatonin Mountain Province.png
seal_size100x80px
image_map
map_caption
mapframeyes
pushpin_mapPhilippines
pushpin_label_positionleft
pushpin_map_captionLocation within the
coordinates
settlement_type
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_namePhilippines
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1
subdivision_type2Province
subdivision_name2
official_name
subdivision_type3District
subdivision_name3
established_titleFounded
established_date1915
parts_typeBarangays
parts_stylepara
p1(see Barangays)
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameJose T. Agagon
leader_title1Vice Mayor
leader_name1Raymundo L. Lapasen
leader_title2Representative
leader_name2Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
leader_title3Municipal Council
leader_name3{{PH Town Council
2Rafael L. Bulawe
3Jose F. Biangalen
4Jerry N. Chumilang
5Leon T. Pangsiw
6Fernando S. Magranga Jr.
7Fernandez D. Linggayo
8Oscar L. Fangonon
9Jimmy G. Todco
leader_title4Electorate
leader_name4voters ([electorate_point_in_time}}
government_type
government_footnotes
elevation_m
elevation_max_m1879
elevation_min_m276
elevation_footnotes
area_footnotes
area_total_km2
population_footnotes
population_total
population_as_of
population_density_km2auto
population_blank1_titleHouseholds
population_blank1
timezonePST
utc_offset+8
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code
postal2_code_type
postal2_code
area_code_type
area_code
website
demographics_type1Economy
demographics1_title1
demographics1_info1
demographics1_title2Poverty incidence
demographics1_info2% ()
demographics1_title3Revenue
demographics1_info3
demographics1_title4Revenue rank
demographics1_title5Assets
demographics1_info5
demographics1_title6Assets rank
demographics1_title7IRA
demographics1_title8IRA rank
demographics1_title9Expenditure
demographics1_info9
demographics1_title10Liabilities
demographics1_info10
demographics_type2Service provider
demographics2_title1Electricity
demographics2_info1
demographics2_title2Water
demographics2_title3Telecommunications
demographics2_title4Cable TV
blank_name_sec1
blank_info_sec1
blank1_name_sec1Native languages
blank1_info_sec1
blank2_name_sec1Crime index
blank1_name_sec2Major religions
blank2_name_sec2Feast date
blank3_name_sec2Catholic diocese
blank4_name_sec2Patron saint
::

| name = | image_skyline = | image_caption = | image_flag = Flag_of_Natonin,Mountain_Province(New).png | flag_size = 120x80px | image_seal = Natonin Mountain Province.png | seal_size = 100x80px | image_map = | map_caption = | mapframe = yes | pushpin_map = Philippines | pushpin_label_position = left | pushpin_map_caption = Location within the | coordinates = | settlement_type = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Philippines | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = | subdivision_type2 = Province | subdivision_name2 = | official_name = | native_name = | other_name = | nickname = | motto = | anthem = | subdivision_type3 = District | subdivision_name3 = | established_title = Founded | established_date = 1915 | parts_type = Barangays | parts_style = para | p1 = (see Barangays) | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Jose T. Agagon | leader_title1 = Vice Mayor | leader_name1 = Raymundo L. Lapasen | leader_title2 = Representative | leader_name2 = Maximo Y. Dalog Jr. | leader_title3 = Municipal Council | leader_name3 = {{PH Town Council | 2=Rafael L. Bulawe | 3=Jose F. Biangalen | 4=Jerry N. Chumilang | 5=Leon T. Pangsiw | 6=Fernando S. Magranga Jr. | 7=Fernandez D. Linggayo | 8=Oscar L. Fangonon | 9=Jimmy G. Todco | leader_title4 = Electorate | leader_name4 = voters (electorate_point_in_time}}|) | government_type = | government_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_max_m = 1879 | elevation_min_m = 276 | elevation_max_rank = | elevation_min_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_max_footnotes= | elevation_min_footnotes= | area_rank = | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = | population_footnotes = | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_blank1_title= Households | population_blank1 = | population_blank2_title= | population_blank2 = | population_demonym = | population_rank = | population_note = | timezone = PST | utc_offset = +8 | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = | postal2_code_type = | postal2_code = | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | demographics_type1 = Economy | demographics1_title1 = | demographics1_info1 = | demographics1_title2 = Poverty incidence | demographics1_info2 = % () | demographics1_title3 = Revenue | demographics1_info3 =
| demographics1_title4 = Revenue rank | demographics1_info4 = | demographics1_title5 = Assets | demographics1_info5 =
| demographics1_title6 = Assets rank | demographics1_info6 = | demographics1_title7 = IRA | demographics1_info7 = | demographics1_title8 = IRA rank | demographics1_info8 = | demographics1_title9 = Expenditure | demographics1_info9 =
| demographics1_title10 = Liabilities | demographics1_info10 =
| demographics_type2 = Service provider | demographics2_title1 = Electricity | demographics2_info1 = | demographics2_title2 = Water | demographics2_info2 = | demographics2_title3 = Telecommunications | demographics2_info3 = | demographics2_title4 = Cable TV | demographics2_info4 = | demographics2_title5 = | demographics2_info5 = | demographics2_title6 = | demographics2_info6 = | demographics2_title7 = | demographics2_info7 = | demographics2_title8 = | demographics2_info8 = | demographics2_title9 = | demographics2_info9 = | demographics2_title10 = | demographics2_info10 = | blank_name_sec1 = | blank_info_sec1 = | blank1_name_sec1 = Native languages | blank1_info_sec1 = | blank2_name_sec1 = Crime index | blank2_info_sec1 = | blank3_name_sec1 = | blank3_info_sec1 = | blank4_name_sec1 = | blank4_info_sec1 = | blank5_name_sec1 = | blank5_info_sec1 = | blank6_name_sec1 = | blank6_info_sec1 = | blank7_name_sec1 = | blank7_info_sec1 = | blank1_name_sec2 = Major religions | blank1_info_sec2 = | blank2_name_sec2 = Feast date | blank2_info_sec2 = | blank3_name_sec2 = Catholic diocese | blank3_info_sec2 = | blank4_name_sec2 = Patron saint | blank4_info_sec2 = | blank5_name_sec2 = | blank5_info_sec2 = | blank6_name_sec2 = | blank6_info_sec2 = | blank7_name_sec2 = | blank7_info_sec2 = | short_description = | footnotes =

Natonin, officially the Municipality of Natonin (; ; ; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,906 people.

Geography

The Municipality of Natonin is bordered by Kalinga to the north, Paracelis to the east, Barlig to the west, and Ifugao to the south. The barangays are mostly carved at the foot of the mountains along which the now National Highway was carved with the exception Barangay Maducayan and some far-flung sitios of Barangay Banawel.

Natonin is situated 73.70 km from the provincial capital Bontoc, and 431.85 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Natonin is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alunogan
  • Balangao
  • Banao
  • Banawal
  • Butac
  • Maducayan
  • Poblacion
  • Pudo
  • Saliok
  • Santa Isabel
  • Tonglayan

Climate

| location = Natonin, Mountain Province | width = auto | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 20 | Jan low C = 14 | Feb high C = 21 | Feb low C = 15 | Mar high C = 23 | Mar low C = 16 | Apr high C = 26 | Apr low C = 17 | May high C = 26 | May low C = 18 | Jun high C = 26 | Jun low C = 18 | Jul high C = 25 | Jul low C = 18 | Aug high C = 25 | Aug low C = 18 | Sep high C = 24 | Sep low C = 18 | Oct high C = 23 | Oct low C = 18 | Nov high C = 22 | Nov low C = 17 | Dec high C = 20 | Dec low C = 16 | Jan precipitation mm = 103 | Feb precipitation mm = 73 | Mar precipitation mm = 49 | Apr precipitation mm = 38 | May precipitation mm = 141 | Jun precipitation mm = 144 | Jul precipitation mm = 172 | Aug precipitation mm = 181 | Sep precipitation mm = 155 | Oct precipitation mm = 148 | Nov precipitation mm = 147 | Dec precipitation mm = 208 | Jan rain days = 17.1 | Feb rain days = 12.8 | Mar rain days = 11.0 | Apr rain days = 9.6 | May rain days = 18.9 | Jun rain days = 21.5 | Jul rain days = 23.5 | Aug rain days = 24.5 | Sep rain days = 21.7 | Oct rain days = 16.1 | Nov rain days = 17.1 | Dec rain days = 20.5 | source 1 = Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/natonin_philippines_1697958 | title = Natonin: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | accessdate = 8 March 2020 }} | date = 8 March 2020

Demographics

| align= none | cols = 3 | title= Population census of | 1903 = | 1918 = | 1939 = | 1948 = | 1960 = | 1970 = | 1975 = | 1980 = | 1990 = | 1995 = | 2000 = | 2007 = | 2010 = | 2015 = | 2020 = | 2024 = | 2030 = | footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The locals of Natonin are generally called iNatonin. By ethnolinguistics, the majority of the locals belong to the tribe Balangaos, or Iferangao, and speak the Finerangao language. However, there are two sub-tribes: the Hakki, who inhabit the western part of the town, and the Majukayong (the people are called iMajukayongs), who inhabit the barangays of Saliok and Maducayan. The iMajukayongs are closely related to the Ga'dang people of Paracelis, and speak the iMajukayong dialect which has similarities to the dialects of the iKalingas. Populations of the town are of Igorot lineage. Headhunting was practiced throughout Natonin as late as the mid-1930s, but was set aside in favor of Christianity and education after World War II.

Languages

Natonin is home to two indigenous languages which have existed there since before the arrival of the Spanish: the Balangaw language and the Majukayong language. Immigrants from the Ilocos Region came in the 1970s and imported the Ilocano language during the era of martial law.

Economy

The primary crop is rice, although limited arable space, mechanization and innovative agriculture renders the harvest to a subsistence level only. Backyard piggery mostly produce the pork supply. Vegetable gardening, fruit tree growing and tilapia raising are also starting to see commercial viability. Whatever is of shortage or lacking are imported outside the municipality. Few local handicrafts are promoted and are only made to order.

Government

Local government

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Flag_of_Natonin,_Mountain_Province.png" caption="Former flag of Natonin"] ::

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Natonin, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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 (2019–2022):

  • Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
  • Mayor: Jose T. Agagon
  • Vice-Mayor: Raymundo L. Lapasen
  • Councilors:
    • Rafael Bulawe
    • Jose F. Biangalen
    • Leon Pangsiw
    • Jimmy G. Todco
    • Fernandez Linggayo
    • Jerry N. Chumilang
    • Fernando Magranga Jr.
    • Oscar Fangonon

Transportation

Since the widening of the national highways started in 2010, the Paracelis-Natonin Road is paved now. Although, some parts are either eroded or slipping away, and during rainy seasons landslides can render the roads impassable. Public utility or for-hire vans are the easiest transportation either to and from the municipality (e.g. Baguio and Manila).

Tourism

Though it's not yet that improved, Natonin has the following sites:

  • The Legendary Silent Mountain of Finaratan, located in Barangay Maducayan.
  • The Apatan Rice Terraces
  • The Balococ Waterfall
  • The Naropaan Waterfall
  • Tonglayan Rice Terraces
  • Lagan River in Balangao
  • Penadna Waterfalls
  • Lettalet Waterfalls
  • Fuyoun Spring in Siffu River located in Brgy. Saliok
  • Elephant Head located in Banao

Education

The Natonin 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

  • Apapawan Elementary School
  • Banawel Elementary School
  • Butac Elementary School
  • Layog-Ogtong Elementary School
  • Maducayan Elementary School
  • Nabhar Primary School
  • Natonin Central School
  • Pangtor Primary School
  • Purag Primary School
  • Puya-ao Elementary School
  • Saliok Elementary School
  • Sta. Isabel Elementary School
  • Tappo Elementary School
  • Tonglayan Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Banawel National High School
  • Immaculate Heart High School
  • Natonin National High School
  • Natonin Senior High School
  • Saliok National High School
  • Sta. Isabel National High School

References

References

  1. {{DILG detail
  2. (July 17, 2024). "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President".
  3. "2019 National and Local Elections".
  4. (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".

::callout[type=info title="Wikipedia Source"] This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page. ::

municipalities-of-mountain-province