AM-AMAY AY QUIRINO OUR COMMUNITIES: THE 9 BARANGAYS
01. Legleg (Poblacion)
The Heartbeat of the Town: Serving as the municipality’s urban and administrative core, Legleg is home to the municipal hall, local government offices, and central social services.
Economic Milestone: It features the bustling Tikeng Market Stalls, symbolizing the rapid economic growth and trade modernization of our upland municipality.
02. Cayus
The Gateway to the Clouds: Cayus is rapidly becoming a premier destination for travelers in Northern Luzon.
The Icon: This barangay proudly hosts the famous Skyline View Deck, where visitors flock to experience breathtaking panoramic mountain vistas and the magical upland sea of clouds.
03. Patungcaleo
Living Engineering: Tucked high into the rugged mountainsides, Patungcaleo is widely celebrated for its stunning, indigenous stone-walled rice terraces.
The Heritage: Hand-carved generations ago by ancestors, these terraces are an active testament to upland agricultural mastery.
04. Malideg
Guardians of the Peaks: Bordering the deep high-elevation terrain of the Cordilleras, Ud-udiao is a sanctuary of preserved cultural traditions.
The Lifeline: Its residents maintain centuries-old farming systems, perfectly blending ancient ancestral customs with the town’s modern eco-tourism push.
05. Namitpit
The Upland Breadbasket: Namitpit thrives as a highly productive agricultural enclave, relying on the rich, fertile mountain soil to supply regional markets with prized upland rice, root crops, and fresh produce.
06. PATIACAN
A Vibrant Highlands Gate: Historically cradled along the rolling hills and green vistas of the western Cordillera, Patiacan thrives on the enduring values of cooperation and collective unity—truly embodying the vibrant Am-amay ay Quirino spirit.
07. Banoen
Rivers and Ridges: Blessed with pristine natural water runoffs and dramatic topography, Banoen balances natural beauty with small-scale upland farming communities that protect the local watershed.
08. Suagayan
A Sanctuary of Peace: Known for its tight-knit neighborhood networks and tranquil surroundings, Suagayan is an essential pillar in preserving peaceful, communal rural living.
09. Lamag
The Frontier: Rich in biodiversity and dense forest covers, Lamag stands as a frontline defender of Quirino’s lush ecosystem and natural eco-tourism assets.
Am-amay ay Quirino! Wherever you go across our nine barangays, you will encounter the same smiling faces, deep ancestral pride, and a shared commitment to keeping our upland town beautiful, peaceful, and progressive.
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AM-AMAY AY
QUIRINO, ILOCOS SUR
