La Paz, officially the Municipality of La Paz (; ), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,014 people.

Geography

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Abra. La Paz is located at .

La Paz is situated from the provincial capital Bangued, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

La Paz is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

Demographics

thumb|The [[Philippine Independent Church|Iglesia Filipina Independiete (Philippine Independente Church) Parish of Nuestra Señora de La Paz (Our Lady of Peace Parish), located in barangay Poblacion, is one of the oldest churches in the province.]]

In the 2024 census, La Paz had a population of 16,014 people. The population density was .

Economy

Government

Local government

La Paz, 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

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|+ Members of the Municipal Council<br>(2025–2028)

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! Position

! Name

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| Congressman

| style="text-align:center;" | Joseph Sto. Niño B. Bernos

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| Mayor

| style="text-align:center;" | Danielle Belynne B. Bernos

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| Vice-Mayor

| style="text-align:center;" | Julbert B. Timbreza

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|rowspan=8| Councilors

| style="text-align:center;" | Benito E. Nono

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| style="text-align:center;" | Up-Jhon C. Palos

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| style="text-align:center;" | Arnulfo B. Biscarra Jr.

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| style="text-align:center;" | Ronnel R. Balaoro

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| style="text-align:center;" | Lino A. Bernos II

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| style="text-align:center;" | Moises Angelo Q. Galinato

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| style="text-align:center;" | Ronald P. Ola

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| style="text-align:center;" | Nicasio P. Turqueza

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Education

The La Paz 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

  • Benben Elementary School
  • Bulbulala Elementary School
  • Canan Elementary School
  • Gongonot Elementary School
  • Isit Elementary School
  • Liguis Elementary School
  • Malabbaga Elementary School
  • Mudeng Elementary School
  • Pidipid Elementary School
  • San Gregorio Elementary School
  • Sidongan Primary School
  • Toon Elementary School
  • Udangan Primary School

Secondary schools

  • La Paz Integrated School
  • Marc Ysrael B. Bernos Memorial National High School
  • Queen of Peace High School - Canan
  • Queen of Peace High School - La Paz

References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]