Nagtipunan
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| Coordinates: 16°13′N 121°36′E / 16.217°N 121.600°ECoordinates: 16°13′N 121°36′E / 16.217°N 121.600°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | |
| Province | Quirino | |
| District | Lone District | |
| Established | February 25, 1983 | |
| Barangays | 16 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Rosario K. Camma | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,607.40 km2 (620.62 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 22,473 | |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 3405 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 | |
| Income class | first class | |
The Municipality of Nagtipunan is a first class municipality in the province of Quirino, Philippines. Nagtipunan is the youngest town in the province yet the fastest in terms of population growth and development. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,473 people.
As the largest municipality in the province, it occupies a land area of 1607.40 square kilometers, nearly half of the province itself.
The municipality is known for its natural environment, and is dubbed as the tourism capital of the province of Quirino.
Nagtipunan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.
The Municipality of Nagtipunan was formerly a part of Maddela. It was created on February 25, 1983, by virtue of Batas Pambansa No. 345 and approved in a plebiscite held on September 24, 1983.
The town’s name was derived from the native word meaning “convergence point,” in reference to several major tributaries of the Cagayan River in Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya and Qurino meeting at points within this area.
Natural attractions include:
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