Adobong Apayao
Unlike standard adobo, this often features forest-sourced ingredients like kudot (edible fungi) and is cooked in a way that emphasizes the gamey flavor of local livestock.
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Santa Marcela is a municipality in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, made up of 13 barangays with a 2020 census population of 14,049. It is registered under PSGC code 1408107000 and uses ZIP code 3811. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Santa Marcela.
About Santa Marcela
Santa Marcela is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 13 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 14,049 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1408107000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 3811.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Santa Marcela.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Santa Marcela.
Municipality
Classification
Apayao
Province
Cordillera Administrative Region
Region
14,049
Population
13
Barangays
3811
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Santa Marcela is located in Apayao within the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines. The municipality includes 13 barangays.
Santa Marcela sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Apayao, including Calanasan, Conner, Flora, Kabugao.
Festivals and Events in Santa Marcela
0 recorded festivals and events in Santa Marcela.
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Local Food in Santa Marcela
Culinary specialties documented in Santa Marcela and Apayao.
Sinursur
A method of cooking meat (often pork or chicken) with vegetables and coconut cream inside a bamboo tube over an open flame.
Pako Salad
A fresh salad made from fiddlehead ferns (pako) found in the damp forests, usually dressed with vinaigrette and local tomatoes.
Inabraw
A simple, nutrient-dense vegetable medley seasoned with bagoong (fermented fish paste); the hallmark of ApayaoÔÇÖs garden-to-table culture.
Barangays in Santa Marcela
Santa Marcela is divided into 13 barangays under PSGC code 1408107000.
Travel Tips for Santa Marcela
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Santa Marcela.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Santa Marcela in the Philippine Administrative System
Santa Marcela is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1408107000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Santa Marcela is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 13 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Santa Marcela is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Apayao in Cordillera Administrative Region.
People Also Ask About Santa Marcela
What is Santa Marcela known for?
Santa Marcela is a municipality in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Santa Marcela located?
Santa Marcela is located in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1408107000.
How many barangays does Santa Marcela have?
Santa Marcela has 13 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Santa Marcela known for?
Documented local dishes include Adobong Apayao, Sinursur, Pako Salad.
What is the population of Santa Marcela?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Santa Marcela has a recorded population of 14,049.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Marcela?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Santa Marcela is 3811.
What cities or municipalities are near Santa Marcela?
Nearby localities in Apayao include Calanasan, Conner, Flora, Kabugao.
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Administrative and geographic data for Santa Marcela follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →