Besao

Besao is situated from the provincial capital Bontoc, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Besao is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. • Agawa • Ambagiw • Banguitan • Besao East • Besao West • Catengan • Gueday • Kin-iway (Poblacion) • Lacmaan • Laylaya • Padangaan • Payeo • Suquib • Tamboan Climate {{Weather box ==Demographics==

The population of the town has been decreasing due to younger generations migrating to cities seeking for work. Religion Besao, old traditional practices such as animal sacrifices (referred to as korban) were once a way to honor Kabunian (GOD), seek favor, ask for forgiveness, as well as for cleansing and thanksgiving. However, Christianity, specifically Episcopalianism, was introduced by American missionaries in the early 1900s, gradually becoming the dominant faith in the region. Besao's other practices include elements of animism. While animist traditions exist, they are not the primary faith of the community. The town is one of the few in the southern Cordillera mountains where aspects of ancestral worship and intangible heritage have been preserved by the older generations. However, with younger generations migrating to cities, these traditions face significant challenges to their continuity. Additionally, Christian groups have been gaining influence in the town, further contributing to changes in its religious landscape. == Economy ==

Local government Besao, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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 (2019–2022): • Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr. • Mayor: Johnson D. Bantog II • Vice-Mayor: June T. Lopsoten • Councilors: • Bryne O. Bacwaden • Joel D. Lacsigen • Elizabeth A. Buyagan • John M. Antiyag • Dennis L. Bing-il • Edna S. Kidangen • James B. Badongen Sr. • William S. Beswilan ==Education==

The Besao 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 • Agawa Elementary School • Ambagiw Elementary School • Banguitan Elementary School • Besao Central School • Besao Elementary School • Bunga Elementary School • Catengan Elementary School • Dandanac Elementary School • Gueday Elementary School • Lacmaan Primary School • Masameyeo Primary School • Panabungen Elementary School • Pangweo Elementary School • Payeo Elementary School • Suquib Primary School • Tambuan Elementary School Secondary schools • Agawa National High School • Banguitan National High School • Besao National High School • Panabungen School of Arts, trades, and Home Industries • St. James High School of Mountain Province • Tamboan National High School ==References==