Piddig
Piddig | ||
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Municipality | ||
Municipality of Piddig | ||
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio | ||
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Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted | ||
Piddig Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E / 18.17°N 120.73°ECoordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E / 18.17°N 120.73°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) | |
Province | Ilocos Norte | |
District | 1st District | |
Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) | |
Government [1] | ||
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan | |
• Mayor | Georgina Salazar | |
• Electorate | 13,008 voters (2016) | |
Area [2] | ||
• Total | 216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census)[3] | ||
• Total | 21,497 | |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 2912 | |
PSGC | 012818000 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 | |
Climate type | tropical monsoon climate | |
Income class | 3rd municipal income class | |
Website |
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Piddig, officially the Municipality of Piddig, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 21,497 people.[3]
The town is known for its role in the Basi Revolt, led by Pedro Mateo, a native of Piddig. Today, Piddig is known for its basi and for their sariwagwag, a dish made out of gabi leaves with fresh shrimps that are freshly gathered from their rich river.
Piddig's terrain is hilly with rice plains interspersed in between. It sits at a higher elevation than most of the towns in Ilocos Norte. It is a great place for a day hike, if one does not mind traversing through rivers, forests, and fields. The municipio (town hall) is located on top of a hill offering panoramic views of fields and mountains.
Almost each barrio or barangay in Piddig has its own elementary school. The town capital Anao, historically had two, Piddig Central (North) and South Piddig Central elementary schools. Astonishingly, both schools are situated next to each other north of town. Obviously, South Central is a stone's throw south of Piddig Central. The schools' rivalry is legendary. In the late 1980s the schools merged as one, Piddig Central. There are three high schools in Piddig: Don Salustiano Aquino Memorial National High School(Piddig National High School), Roosevelt High School, and St. Anne Academy (Catholic). However, many students attend high schools in nearby Laoag City.
Piddig is the birthplace of Teófilo Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer who is the first Filipino to win an Olympic medal, and the only Filipino to win multiple medals.
Barangays
Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. [2]
- Ab-abut
- Anao (Pob.)
- Arua-ay
- Payyong
- Bimmanga
- Boyboy
- Cabaroan (Pob.)
- Calambeg
- Calluza
- Dupitac
- Estancia
- Gayamat
- Lagandit
- Libnaoan
- Loing (Pob.)
- Maab-abaca
- Mangitayag
- Maruaya
- San Antonio
- Santa Maria
- Sucsuquen
- Tangaoan
- Tonoton
Demographics
Population census of Piddig | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1903 | 9,172 | — |
1918 | 11,301 | +1.40% |
1939 | 10,511 | −0.34% |
1948 | 10,496 | −0.02% |
1960 | 11,614 | +0.85% |
1970 | 13,065 | +1.18% |
1975 | 13,933 | +1.30% |
1980 | 14,774 | +1.18% |
1990 | 17,078 | +1.46% |
1995 | 17,797 | +0.78% |
2000 | 19,059 | +1.48% |
2007 | 20,034 | +0.69% |
2010 | 20,606 | +1.03% |
2015 | 21,497 | +0.81% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6] |
In the 2015 census, the population of Piddig was 21,497 people,[3] with a density of 99 inhabitants per square kilometre or 260 inhabitants per square mile.
List of Cultural Properties in Piddig
Cultural Property wmph identifier |
Site name | Description | Province | City/Municipality | Address/Location | Coordinates | Image |
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Don Claro Caluya Monument | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Estella Street | 18°09′58″N 120°42′56″E / 18.166165°N 120.715461°E | | ||
Rizal Monument | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Piddig Municipal Grounds, Estella Street | 18°09′59″N 120°42′54″E / 18.166350°N 120.714976°E | | ||
Requiza House | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Brgy. Cabaroan | 18°10′01″N 120°42′55″E / 18.166878°N 120.715381°E | |||
Teodoro Pacairo House | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | #004 Brgy. Cabaroan | 18°10′00″N 120°42′56″E / 18.166677°N 120.715575°E | |||
Santa Ana Church | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Poblacion | 18°09′58″N 120°43′00″E / 18.166240°N 120.716648°E | | ||
Bell tower of Santa Ana Church | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Poblacion | 18°09′58″N 120°42′59″E / 18.166144°N 120.716395°E | | ||
Saint Anne Academy | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Poblacion | 18°09′57″N 120°43′01″E / 18.165898°N 120.716915°E | | ||
Basi Revolt Monument | Ilocos Norte | Piddig | Poblacion | 18°09′50″N 120°42′52″E / 18.163759°N 120.714569°E | |
References
- ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Piddig UnOfficial Homepage
- PIA Homepage
- Elections Are Far From Over
- Pasyalan Ilocos Norte
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System