Tineg, Abra
| Tineg | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Abra showing the location of Tineg | ||
.svg.png)  Tineg Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 17°46′N 120°56′E / 17.767°N 120.933°ECoordinates: 17°46′N 120°56′E / 17.767°N 120.933°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | |
| Province | Abra | |
| District | Lone District of Abra | |
| Barangays | 10 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Corinthia D. Crisologo | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 744.80 km2 (287.57 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 4,668 | |
| • Density | 6.3/km2 (16/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2822 | |
| Dialing code | 74 | |
| Income class | 2nd class municipality[2] | |
Tineg is a second class municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 4,668 people.[3] It is home to the Adasen, an indigenous tribe that belongs to the Itneg people in the Cordilleras.
Travelers will find places of interest in the area. There are several waterfalls in Tineg, including Cabato Falls, Guirem Falls, and Anito Falls. Also, tourists can go spelunking at the Sibud-sibud Cave or get therapy at the hot spring there.
In Tineg, cottage industries are predominant: such as bamboo and rattan crafts. It also has a number of forest resources such as wood, bamboos (like buho, bayog, and hiling), pine, rattan, and tiger grass.
The climate is characterized by 2 distinct seasons. The dry season, which occurs from November to April, is marked by daily blue skies and clear starry nights and the wet season for the rest of the year with high rainfall intensities accompanied by storms and typhoons.[4][5]
Barangays
Tineg is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[2]
| Barangay | Population (2007) |
Population (2010)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| Poblacion (Agsimao) | |
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| Alaoa | |
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| Anayan | |
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| Apao | |
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| Belaat | |
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| Caganayan | |
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| Cogon | |
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| Lanec | |
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| Lapat-Balantay | |
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| Naglibacan | |
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Demographics
| Population census of Tineg | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 3,068 | — |
| 1995 | 4,312 | +6.59% |
| 2000 | 4,995 | +3.20% |
| 2007 | 4,317 | −1.99% |
| 2010 | 4,668 | +2.89% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Province: ABRA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.localphilippines.com/destinations/luzon/tineg
- ↑ http://pinas.ph/CAR/Abra/Tineg.aspx
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