Luna, Apayao

Luna, officially the Municipality of Luna (Ili ti Luna; Bayan ng Luna), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,297 people. It currently serves as the de facto capital of Apayao where the provincial capitol and related offices is located the New Apayao Government Center. Kabugao remains as the de jure capital.

Etymology
Its former name was Macatel then it was changed to Luna by the town's founding father, the Ilocano explorer Antonino Barroga from Dingras, Ilocos Norte.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 606.04 km2 constituting NaN% of the 4,413.35 km2 total area of Apayao.

Barangays
Luna is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Luna had a population of 21,297. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Local government
Luna, 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.