Hingyon

Hingyon is situated at 16°51’North, 121°6’ East, on the island of Luzon. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 889.4 meters or 2,917.3 feet above mean sea level. It is bounded by the Municipality of Banaue to the North and East, Lagawe, Ifugao to the South, and Kiangan, Ifugao to the West, Hingyon spans a total land area of 6363.07 hectares, organized into 12 barangays.

Hingyon is situated 10.45 kilometres (6.49 mi) from the provincial capital Lagawe, and 360.42 kilometres (223.95 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Climate

In the 2024 census, the population of Hingyon was 9,966 people, with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Poverty incidence of Hingyon (%)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Hingyon has known for its indigenous rice called tinawon. The major crops of Hingyon include corn, coffee, root crops, and vegetables. Hingyon is notable for weaving, woodcarving, and basketry. Hingyon was promoted as the "Agro-Eco Tourism Hub" of Ifugao.

Local government

Hingyon, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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

The Hingyon Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

Secondary schools

• Hingyon National High School
• Namulditan Elementary School (Senior High School)
• Southern Hingyon National High School