Kalinga
Kalinga is a landlocked province in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in Northern Luzon, Philippines. It covers about 3,282.6 square kilometers and is composed of 1 component city, 7 municipalities, and 153 barangays. The capital of the province is Tabuk City, which also serves as its only city. The name “Kalinga” is derived from the Ibanag and Gaddang word “kalinga,” meaning “enemy” or “fighter,” reflecting the fierce warrior culture of its people.
HISTORY
The area now known as Kalinga has been inhabited since ancient times by indigenous peoples who relied on swidden farming, rice terrace cultivation, hunting, and river trade along the Chico River. Communities were organized into independent villages bound by kinship and governed through the bodong (peace pact system). During the Spanish period, Kalinga resisted colonial rule due to its rugged terrain and warrior tradition. When the Americans arrived, Kalinga was placed under the Mountain Province in 1908, but the people continued to safeguard their culture and way of life.
QUICK FACTS | |
| Population (2024) | 235,391 |
| Land Area (2013) | 3,282.6 km² |
| No. of households | 48,079 |
| Average Household Size | 4.77 |
| Registered Voters | 158,555 |
| Major Landmarks | Chico River |
| Coastal Access | No |
| Elevation | 10 - 2,617 meters above sea level |
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Kalinga is located in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in the northern part of Luzon. It is bounded on the north by Apayao, on the east by Cagayan and Isabela, on the south by Mountain Province, and on the west by Abra.
MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA
Kalinga has 7 municipalities, 1 city, and 153 barangays.
| name | type | barangay_count | population_2020 | population_2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balbalan | Municipality | 14 | 12914 | 13332 |
| Lubuagan | Municipality | 9 | 9323 | 8660 |
| Pasil | Municipality | 14 | 10577 | 10690 |
| Pinukpuk | Municipality | 23 | 34275 | 35033 |
| Rizal | Municipality | 14 | 19554 | 20491 |
| City of Tabuk | City(CC), Capital | 43 | 121033 | 122771 |
| Tanudan | Municipality | 20 | 8746 | 11103 |
| Tinglayan | Municipality | 16 | 13148 | 13311 |
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population by Age Group
Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 15-19, with 24,218 individuals, followed closely by those aged 10-14 (24,184) and 5-9 years (23,627). The smallest population is 75-79 years, with only 2,174 individuals.
| age | population_2020 |
|---|---|
| Below 5 | 22223 |
| 5-9 | 23627 |
| 10-14 | 24184 |
| 15-19 | 24218 |
| 20-24 | 22563 |
| 25-29 | 19870 |
| 30-34 | 16897 |
| 35-39 | 14085 |
| 40-44 | 12556 |
| 45-49 | 10927 |
| 50-54 | 9888 |
| 55-59 | 8289 |
| 60-64 | 6956 |
| 65-69 | 5189 |
| 70-74 | 3386 |
| 75-79 | 2174 |
| 80+ | 2568 |
Population by Gender
In 2020, the population was composed of 51.72% males and 48.28% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.
ECONOMY
Agricultural Production Trends
From 2018 to 2023, crop production in Kalinga showed fluctuations, livestock production varied, poultry production grew steadily, while fisheries production remained small.
| title | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Crops | 3690 | 3967 |
| Livestock | 874 | 954 |
| Poultry | 199 | 213 |
| Fisheries | 58 | 35 |