Piddig, Ilocos Norte

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Piddig is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,059 people in 3,957 households.

The town is known for its place in the Basi Revolt, led by Pedro Ambaristo, a native of Piddig. Today, Piddig is known for the best basi in the Ilocos. It is also famous for their "sariwagwag", a dish made out of gabi leaves with fresh shrimps that are freshly gathered from their rich river.

[edit] Barangays

Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.

Ab-abut Abucay Anao (Pob.) Arua-ay Bimmanga Boyboy Cabaroan (Pob.) Calambeg Callusa Dupitac Estancia Gayamat

Lagandit Libnaoan Loing (Pob.) Maab-abaca Mangitayag Maruaya San Antonio Santa Maria Sucsuquen Tangaoan Tonoton

[edit] External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E

[edit] Piddig's Mayor: Hon. Mayor Augustus A. Salazar

The Mayor, Hon. Augustus A. Salazar, was given the award, "03' Best Mayor of the Philippines" by the President, Hon. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Hon. Augustus A. Salazar has built numerous concrete pavements, bridges, and schools that have helped enhance Piddig's economy growth and well-being of the people of Piddig. Many buildings, such the famous "Gaki Theatre" and the known "Piddig Supermarket"[1]have also been established by the Hon. Mayor Augustus A. Salazar. The Hon. Mayor Augustus Salazar has been elected twice, and has served a term of seven and half years. Although Piddig is not a very popular town, many projects have been accomplished, thanks to the Hon. Mayor August A. Salazar.