Alilem

Alilem
Municipality

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Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Alilem
Alilem

Location in the Philippines

Coordinates: 16°53′N 120°32′E / 16.883°N 120.533°E / 16.883; 120.533Coordinates: 16°53′N 120°32′E / 16.883°N 120.533°E / 16.883; 120.533
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Sur
District 2nd District
Barangays 9
Government[1]
 • Mayor Mar Ruel P. Sumabat
Area[2]
 • Total 119.33 km2 (46.07 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 6,640
 • Density 56/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2716
Dialing code 77
Income class 4th class

Alilem is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,640 people.[3]

History

Long before the Spanish colonizers landed on the Philippine shores, there were already natives living in this place. These people live in huts built on the hillsides located at the northern and eastern parts of the valley. This was so because the present valley was then the course of the Bakun River. For many years, the natives lived simply but peacefully. Such peaceful life did not last forever for it was soon disturbed by an unusual and fearful occurrence in the people’s environment. It all started with the continuous heavy downpour or “LEMLEM” in the native dialect. This “lemlem” caused the Bakun River to swell to an extraordinary size and overflow its banks. In the middle part of the river, there was a big “ALICONO” or whirlpool which the people feared so much. Even after the rains ceased, the ‘alicono’ remained; so the people believed it to Kabunian’s (GOD) punishment for their sins. As it was their custom, the people held native feast called “kaniaw”, the “alicono” vanished and the Bakun River changed its course to the foot of the mountains in the southern part leaving a dry level land suited for residential lots and farms. The people moved their homes to the valley and named the place ALILEM after the “ALICONO” and “LEMLEM”.

Accurate and reliable information on the exact date of the founding of the town cannot be secured because there are no complete historical records available. However, basing from its information gathered from the old folks, it could be deduced that the town of Alilem was founded sometime after 1820. What is certainly known only is that the lay-out of the town was done by the Spaniards. During the Spanish occupation, Alilem was noted for being the center of the district government of “commandancia politico-militar” of Amburayan. This commandancia was composed of Alilem, Sigay, Suyo, Tagudin, Sudipen, San Gabriel and Bakun. In 1908, the commandancia of amburayan became a sub-province of the newly created special capital of the sub-province until the Americans transferred the seat to Tagudin.

At the present, the municipality is a 4th class municipality. It is composed of nine (9) barangays, namely: Alilem Daya (Poblacion), Dalawa, Anaao, Kiat, Apaya, Apang, Amilongan, Batbato and Daddaay.

Barangays

Alilem is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]

Demographics

Population census of Alilem
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 5,314—    
1995 5,533+0.76%
2000 6,353+3.01%
2007 6,217−0.30%
2010 6,640+2.42%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 19 September 2013.

External links

 Tagudin Suyo Cervantes
Sudipen, La Union Bakun, Benguet
   Alilem  
Sugpon


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