Solsona, officially the Municipality of Solsona (Ilocano: Ili ti Solsona; Filipino: Bayan ng Solsona), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,851 people.
Ascents of nearby Mount Sicapoo begin at Solsona, at the Gasgas River.
Geography
Solsona is 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Laoag, 515 kilometres (320 mi) from Manila, and 93 kilometres (58 mi) from Bangued.
Barangays
Solsona is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Solsona, Ilocos Norte, was 24,851 people, with a density of 150 inhabitants per square kilometre or 390 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Solsona
Government
Local government
Solsona is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte. It 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 held every three years.
Elected officials
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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