Currimao, officially the Municipality of Currimao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Geography The Municipality of Currimao is bordered by Pinili to the south, Batac to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and Paoay to the north.
Currimao is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Currimao is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Anggapang Norte Anggapang Sur Bimmanga Cabuusan Comcomloong Gaang Lang-ayan-Baramban Lioes Maglaoi Centro Maglaoi Norte Maglaoi Sur Paguludan-Salindeg Pangil Pias Norte Pias Sur Poblacion I Poblacion II Salugan San Simeon Santa Cruz Tapao-Tigue Torre Victoria
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Currimao was 12,256 people, with a density of .
Economy
The key economic sources of economy in Currimao are fishing and agriculture. The major crops of Currimao are rice, corn, tobacco and garlic. The municipality has a seaport that serves as an international cruise ship port.
Government Local government
Currimao, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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 Eugenio Angelo M. Barba Mayor Edward T. Quilala Vice-Mayor Judith B. Quilala Councilors Reuben S. Silao Elmer D. Reyno Myar U. Gonzales Margarita G. Allado Janet G. Aglipay Jay Lord G. Fernando Gemma N. Fernando Mark Louie S. Aglipay
Education The Currimao Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.
Primary and elementary schools Bimmanga Elementary School Comcomloong-Anggapang Primary School Doña Josefa E. Marcos Elementary School Langayan Elementary School Maglaoi Elementary School Paguludan Primary School Pangil Elementary School Pias-Gaang Elementary School Wilbur C. Go Elementary School
Secondary schools Currimao National High School Wilbur C. Go National High School
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System