Langiden
municipality of the Philippines in the province of Abra
Langiden, officially the Municipality of Langiden (Ilocano: Ili ti Langiden; Filipino: Bayan ng Langiden), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,457 people.
Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 116.29 square kilometres (44.90 sq mi) constituting 2.79% of the 4,165.25-square-kilometre- (1,608.21 sq mi) total area of Abra. It is located at 17°35′N 120°34′E.
Langiden is situated 18.75 kilometres (11.65 mi) from the provincial capital Bangued, and 424.60 kilometres (263.83 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Langiden is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Langiden had a population of 3,457 people. The population density was 30 inhabitants per square kilometre (78/sq mi).
Economy
Poverty incidence of Langiden (%)
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
The municipality is heavily relied on agriculture. Langiden's agricultural production centers on rice and vegetable farming while farming and local trading serve as the primary sources of household income.
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