Currimao

Currimao, officially the Municipality of Currimao, is a local government municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. It is located on the western coast of northern Luzon, facing the South China Sea, and forms part of the province's second congressional district. The municipality lies approximately 26.49 kilometres from Laoag, the provincial capital, and about 459.58 kilometres from Manila. Currimao is bordered by Pinili to the south, Batac to the east, Paoay to the north, and the South China Sea to the west. Its coastal position has shaped both its economic activity and its public identity. Fishing remains an important livelihood, while agriculture supports the production of rice, corn, tobacco, and garlic. The municipality also has a seaport that serves as an international cruise-ship port, giving Currimao a transport and tourism role beyond its predominantly rural economy. Administratively, Currimao is divided into 23 barangays, the basic local-government units within the municipality. Each barangay is further organized into puroks, and some include sitios. Municipal government operates under the Philippine Local Government Code. Residents elect a mayor, vice mayor, and municipal councilors at regular three-year elections; the mayor serves as the local chief executive and the council functions as the legislative body. According to the 2024 Philippine census, Currimao had 12,256 residents, with a reported population density of approximately 360 people per square kilometre. Public and private basic education is coordinated through the Currimao Schools District Office, which oversees elementary and secondary schools in the municipality. Currimao is not a commercial consumer brand or listed company. In an encyclopedia context, the name refers to the municipality, its local administration, communities, port, agricultural economy, and civic institutions. The available reference material does not establish a founding year, founder, corporate ownership, publicly traded status, or a distinct brand-management strategy.

Currimao is a municipality of Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon, Philippines. The available reference material identifies the locality through its present administrative, geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics but does not provide a documented founding date, founder, or detailed chronological account of its establishment. Its official names include the Municipality of Currimao in English, Ili ti Currimao in Ilocano, and Bayan ng Currimao in Filipino. The municipality occupies a coastal position on the western side of Ilocos Norte. Its boundaries connect it with Pinili in the south, Batac in the east, Paoay in the north, and the South China Sea in the west. This geography places Currimao within a regional network centered on Laoag, which is roughly 26.49 kilometres away, while Manila is approximately 459.58 kilometres distant. The coastline has been central to the municipality's economic profile and provides the setting for its fishing activity and port infrastructure. Agriculture and fishing are the principal economic foundations identified in the reference material. Farmers produce rice, corn, tobacco, and garlic, while coastal communities derive livelihoods from marine resources. Currimao also has a seaport used by international cruise ships, adding a maritime and visitor-oriented function to the local economy. The sources do not provide sufficient information to quantify port traffic, tourism revenue, employment, or the relative contribution of each sector. The municipality is composed of 23 barangays. These barangays are subdivided into puroks, with some also containing sitios. Local administration follows the Philippine Local Government Code. The mayor acts as the municipality's chief executive, the vice mayor holds the corresponding elected local office, and the municipal council performs legislative functions. These officials are directly elected by residents on a three-year electoral cycle. Currimao belongs to Ilocos Norte's second congressional district. Education is administered locally through the Currimao Schools District Office, which is responsible for public and private elementary and secondary education in the municipality. The listed schools include 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, and Wilbur C. Go Elementary School. Secondary institutions include Currimao National High School and Wilbur C. Go National High School. The 2024 census recorded 12,256 inhabitants and a population density of about 360 people per square kilometre. This demographic figure provides the clearest recent indicator of the municipality's scale. No source supplied for this entry documents major political transitions, industrial development phases, municipal mergers, major disasters, or other historical turning points. Accordingly, Currimao's documented history in this dossier is limited to its current civic structure, geography, population, education system, port role, and agricultural and fishing economy.

• 2024

  Population recorded in the 2024 census

  [1]Currimaoen.wikipedia.org

  The Philippine census recorded Currimao's population at 12,256 people, with a density of approximately 360 inhabitants per square kilometre.

A coastal agricultural municipality in Ilocos Norte with fishing, crop production, local public services, and an international cruise-ship port.

• Agricultural crop

  Rice

  Rice is one of the principal crops associated with Currimao's agricultural economy. The available reference identifies it as a major local crop but does not provide production volumes, named varieties, processing companies, or distribution statistics.

• Agricultural crop

  Corn

  Corn is cultivated in Currimao as part of the municipality's mixed agricultural base. No source supplied for this entry specifies the scale of cultivation, principal uses, or commercial operators.

• Agricultural crop

  Tobacco

  Tobacco is identified among Currimao's notable crops. The available material does not establish particular tobacco brands, processors, export markets, or production figures connected with the municipality.

• Agricultural crop

  Garlic

  Garlic forms part of Currimao's agricultural output. The reference material provides no detailed information about local varieties, acreage, yields, or branded products.

• Fishing and coastal economy

  Fishing and marine products

  Fishing is a key economic activity in Currimao, supported by the municipality's South China Sea coastline. The supplied sources do not identify specific species, landing volumes, fisheries organizations, or processing facilities.

1. 1Currimaoen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Official website of the Municipality of Currimaocurrimao.gov.ph