Maconacon, Isabela

Maconacon
Municipality

Aerial view of Maconacon after Typhoon Megi (2010)

Map of Isabela showing the location of Maconacon
Maconacon

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 17°26′N 122°14′E / 17.433°N 122.233°E / 17.433; 122.233Coordinates: 17°26′N 122°14′E / 17.433°N 122.233°E / 17.433; 122.233
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Isabela
District 1st District, Isabela
Barangays 10
Government[1]
 • Mayor Lycelle Kate M. Domingo
Area[2]
 • Total 538.66 km2 (207.98 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 3,615
 • Density 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3333
Dialing code +63 (0)78
Income class 3rd class; rural

Maconacon is a third class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 3,615 people, making it the least populous municipality in the province.[3]

Barangays

Maconacon is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Maconacon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 7,259—    
1995 5,895−3.82%
2000 3,721−9.39%
2007 3,991+0.97%
2010 3,615−3.54%
2015 4,253+3.14%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Transportation

Maconacon is accessible via land and air. Its primary gateway is Maconacon Airport which connects this isolated town to Cauayan Airport, also in Isabela.

Climate

Climate data for Maconacon, Isabela
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 35
(95)		 35
(95)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 28
(82)		 32
(89.6)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 21.8
(71.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31.2
(1.228)		 23
(0.91)		 27.7
(1.091)		 28.1
(1.106)		 113.5
(4.469)		 141.4
(5.567)		 176.4
(6.945)		 236.6
(9.315)		 224.9
(8.854)		 247.7
(9.752)		 222.9
(8.776)		 178
(7.01)		 1,651.4
(65.023)
Average rainy days 10 6 5 5 13 12 15 15 15 17 16 15 144
Source: World Weather Online[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ISABELA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Maconacon, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
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