Malibcong, officially the Municipality of Malibcong (; ), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 4,167 people.
Geography The Municipality of Malibcong is located at . According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra.
Malibcong is situated from the provincial capital Bangued, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Malibcong is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Malibcong had a population of 4,167 people. The population density was .
The Itneg tribe can be found in Malibcong and they speak a sub-dialect of Banao Itneg language, and Ilocano. There are three dialects in Malibcong: Banao, Gubang and Mabaka.
Economy
Malibcong's economy heavily relies on agriculture, local trade, and rural development initiatives. The primary economic aspects of Malibcong are rice and vegetable farming. Malibcong's farming operations involves raising carabaos, cattle, swine, and poultry. Another economic aspects of Malibcong include carpentry, woodwork, and traditional metalworks.
Government Local government
Malibcong, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Abra, 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 Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos Mayor Romando B. Bacuyag Vice-Mayor Leon A. Tadeo, Jr. Councilors Raymund D. Elveña Geronimo B. Molina Eric Peter B. Paganao Emerita C. Lingayo Regender B. Mabanag Joey B. Bacuyag Carmelo B. Molina Alberto David A. Alunday
Education The Malibcong 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
Bangilo Elementary School Bayabas Elementary School Binasaran Primary School Dulao Elementary School Liwang Elementary School Malibcong Central School Mataragan Elementary School Taripan Elementary School Gacab Primary School Lat-ey Primary School
Secondary school Mataragan National Agricultural School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]