Ginat-an nga Dagmay
A creamy, comforting mountain stew combining taro (dagmay) leaves, stalks, and tubers cooked in coconut milk with pigeon peas (kadyos) and river snails (bagongon).
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Laua-an is a municipality in Antique, Western Visayas, made up of 40 barangays with a 2020 census population of 28,177. It is registered under PSGC code 0600609000 and uses ZIP code 5705. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Laua-an.
About Laua-an
Laua-an is a municipality in the province of Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 40 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 28,177 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0600609000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 5705.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 1 local dishes, and other places throughout Laua-an.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Laua-an.
Municipality
Classification
Antique
Province
Western Visayas
Region
28,177
Population
40
Barangays
5705
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Laua-an is located in Antique within the Western Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 40 barangays.
Laua-an sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Antique, including Anini-y, Barbaza, Belison, Bugasong.
Festivals and Events in Laua-an
0 recorded festivals and events in Laua-an.
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Local Food in Laua-an
Culinary specialties documented in Laua-an and Antique.
Barangays in Laua-an
Laua-an is divided into 40 barangays under PSGC code 0600609000.
Bagongbayan
0600609043
Banban
0600609002
Bongbongan
0600609003
Cabariwan
0600609004
Cadajug
0600609005
Canituan
0600609006
Capnayan
0600609007
Casit-an
0600609008
Guiamon
0600609010
Guinbanga-an
0600609009
Guisijan
0600609011
Igtadiao
0600609012
Intao
0600609013
Jaguikican
0600609014
Jinalinan
0600609015
Lactudan
0600609016
Latazon
0600609017
Laua-an
0600609018
Leon
0600609019
Liberato
0600609020
Lindero
0600609021
Liya-liya
0600609022
Lugta
0600609023
Lupa-an
0600609024
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Travel Tips for Laua-an
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 Laua-an.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Laua-an in the Philippine Administrative System
Laua-an is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0600609000. 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), Laua-an 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 40 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Laua-an is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Antique in Western Visayas.
People Also Ask About Laua-an
What is Laua-an known for?
Laua-an is a municipality in Antique, Western Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 1 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Laua-an located?
Laua-an is located in Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0600609000.
How many barangays does Laua-an have?
Laua-an has 40 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Laua-an known for?
Documented local dishes include Ginat-an nga Dagmay.
What is the population of Laua-an?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Laua-an has a recorded population of 28,177.
What is the ZIP code of Laua-an?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Laua-an is 5705.
What cities or municipalities are near Laua-an?
Nearby localities in Antique include Anini-y, Barbaza, Belison, Bugasong.
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Administrative and geographic data for Laua-an 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 →