[4] Ivana is one of the three major pueblos of Batanes in the first half of the 19th century, alongside Basco and Marigatao.

[6] A mission was opened in the late 18th century with evangelization described as successful mainly due to the baptism of seven of the nine principals of Ivana.

[7] In 1789, Joaquin del Castillo became the third governor of Batanes and tried to strengthen his authority in the province.

An uprising ensued led by a certain Chivunao, who persuaded his chiefs to rebel against the government.

Poverty incidence of Ivana Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] Ivana, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Batanes, 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.