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Country
  
Philippines

District
  
1st District

Time zone
  
PST (UTC+8)

Area
  
113 km²

Local time
  
Thursday 5:54 AM

Region
  
Ilocos (Region I)

Barangays
  
14

ZIP code
  
2920

Province
  
Ilocos Norte

Dialling code
  
77


Weather
  
23°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 87% Humidity

Pebble beach windmill bangui ilocos norte philippines


Bangui is a fourth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 14,672 people.

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Map of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

The first power generating windmill farm in Southeast Asia, commonly known as Bangui Wind Farm, is found in the municipality of Bangui.

Approaching the windmills of bangui ilocos norte


Barangays

Bangui is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

  • Abaca
  • Bacsil
  • Banban
  • Baruyen
  • Dadaor
  • Lanao
  • Malasin
  • Manayon
  • Masikil
  • Nagbalagan
  • Payac
  • San Lorenzo (Pob.)
  • Taguiporo
  • Utol
  • Note: Bangui's Brgy. San Isidro, by the decision of Supreme Court over the disputed barangay, was transferred to Dumalneg on August 10, 2012.

    Demographics

    In the 2015 census, the population of Bangui was 14,672 people, with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

    Local government

    As of the term 2016-2019, these are the elected officials of Bangui:

  • Mayor: Fidel A. Cimatu, Jr.
  • Vice Mayor: Denton Lawrence G. Garvida
  • Councillors:
  • Florencio G. Sales, Jr.
  • Anthony N. Campañano
  • Susan B. Faylogna
  • Marcelino B. Agullana
  • Joseph T. Sales
  • Norma M. Doldolea
  • Florante L. Garvida
  • Doddie M. Gaces
  • Attractions

    Bangui is well known because of its Bangui Wind Farm, which is the town's main attraction. Although the Burgos and Caparispisan (Pagudpud) Windmills were built in 2013, many visitors still visit Bangui Windmills. Bangui Bay is also a tourist spot, yet not practical for swimming because of its deepness and water currents, but it is beautiful to view. There is also Abang Falls that can be found in Brgy.Lanao, also a tourist spot. Bangui is also good for its beautiful view of mountains and rivers.

    Places to visit:

  • Bangui Windmills
  • Abang Falls
  • Municipal Plaza
  • Municipal Hall
  • Bolo River(locally known Caramuangen River)
  • Bangui Bay View Building
  • Bangui's woodcraft windmills souvenir stores
  • Bangui Public Market
  • References

    Bangui, Ilocos Norte Wikipedia


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