Almost all occasions, whether merry making or mourning, call for the butchering of chickens, pigs or carabaos and drinking of the “baya” (native rice wine).
The rituals and icons intended to please the “gods” for a bountiful harvest became idols of paganism and acts of worshipping them were considered “unchristian”.
Respect shifted from the “kadangyan” or “muntonah” (who owned the widest terraces in the village) to people considered “educated”, and those who had much money.
This geographical diversity underscores the varying sizes and characteristics of the barangays within Hingyon, contributing to the municipality's overall landscape and identity.
Hingyon's landscape is distinguished by its narrow and steep-sided channels or ravines formed by the turbulent waters of intermittent streams.
Annual erosions contribute to the steepening of slopes, resulting in additional barren lands within otherwise pristine watersheds.
The Hingyon river, flowing consistently throughout the year, carries soil deposits, shaping steep cliffs, and revealing massive rocks along its path.
Langa Silty Clay Loam, known for its agricultural suitability, supports a variety of crops due to its favorable characteristics.
This soil type prevails across numerous barangays, qualifying them for a range of agricultural activities, from aquatic to land-based crops.
Additionally, its loamy composition makes it an excellent choice for construction, providing an optimal blend of silt, sand, and clay.
Understanding these soil types and their characteristics is vital for informed and use decisions, agricultural planning, and sustainable development in Hingyon.
The geological composition of the entire municipality is characterized by Oligocene-Miocene deposits, encompassing both sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
Oligocene rocks comprise diverse sedimentary formations such as sandstone, shale, and limestone, with the ability to develop in marine, terrestrial, or transitional environments.
A geological faultline traverses several barangays, namely Namulditan, Piwong, Bitu, Mompolia, and Umalbong.
This emphasizes the significance of monitoring and verifying the status of the faultline passing through the mentioned barangays to ensure accurate risk assessment and appropriate precautionary measures.
The majority of the municipality faces a high susceptibility to landslides, with a particularly elevated risk in the Namulditan and O-ong areas.
The central part of the municipality also exhibits a moderate susceptibility to landslides, along with some smaller portions scattered throughout the area.
It’s worth noting that, considering future growth and the existence of inhabitable areas in Hingyon, changes in population density are anticipated.
Poverty Incidence of Hingyon Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Hingyon, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Ifugao, 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.