Flora, officially the Municipality of Flora (; ), is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,271 people.
History Flora was created into a municipality on June 22, 1963, when several barrios and sitios of Pudtol were constituted into the newly created town.
Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Apayao.
Flora is situated from the provincial capital Kabugao, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Flora is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Flora had a population of 18,271 people. The population density was .
Religion The dominant religion in the city is Roman Catholic (Saint Joseph Parish in Poblacion East. However, other Christian sectors are also present in Flora such as Iglesia ni Cristo, United Methodist Church.
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of economy in Flora through major crops like rice and corn. Flora is known for producing wooden furniture and woodwork crafts.
Government Local government
Flora, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Apayao, 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
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2025-2028) Position Name Congressman Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang Mayor Jeofrey T. Blas Vice-Mayor Rodolfo B. Juan Sr. Councilors Manny H. Biggayan Genevive L. Cacacho Godfrey M. Balderama Edison T. Collado Rodolfo T. Juan Jr. Jericka L. De San Jose Jennifer S. Angelo Nenita P. Aguilar
Education The Flora 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
Allig Elementary School Aninipan Elementary School Atok Elementary School Bagutong Elementary School Balasi Elementary School Balluyan Elementary School Flora Central School Flora East Central School Greenhills Elementary School Malayugan Elementary School Mallig Elementary School Malubibit Norte Elementary School Malubibit Sur Elementary School San Jose Elementary School Sta. Maria Elementary School Tamalunog Elementary School Upper Atok Elementary School
Secondary schools Allig National Agricultural and Trade High School Flora National High School Mayor Ricardo de San Jose, Sr. Comprehensive High School St. Joseph High School of Flora
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]