Aritao


', officially the ', is a of the Philippines| in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of people.
The ethnic minority called Isinai were the original residents of this town.

Etymology

The name Aritao came from the Isinai phrase Ari Tau "which stands for "Our King" which refers to the legendary Isinai Chieftain Mengal, a fierce and brave king who resisted Spanish conquest of the Isinai territories around Ajanas and Ynordenan.

Barangays

Aritao is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.

History

In 1942, Japanese troops entered Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya.
A monument to the gallantry of the Japanese and Filipino soldiers during World War II, located at Barangay Kirang, municipality of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya. Built in 1978 by the Rakunsankai Society of Japan, it was recently rebuilt using a black glazed stone, and a memorial was engraved in the tablet in Japanese and English. Also offers a scenic view of reforested mountains and hills.

Demographics

Schools

Aritao also has a lot of schools for primary.

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