Piddig

Piddig, officially the Municipality of Piddig (Ilocano: Ili ti Piddig; Filipino: Bayan ng Piddig) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,475 people. [4]

Piddig
Municipality
Municipality of Piddig
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio
Flag
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Piddig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°09′53″N 120°43′02″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 1st district
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEduardo Eddie G. Guillen
 • Vice MayorEdwin E. Salazar
 • RepresentativeRia Christina G. Fariñas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate14,594 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
250 m (820 ft)
Highest elevation
954 m (3,130 ft)
Lowest elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [4]
 • Total22,475
 • Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
 • Households
4,866
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence5.59% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱246,715,858.52 (2020)
 • Assets₱727,317,727.48 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱153,701,662.04 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱225,084,019.71 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2912
PSGC
012818000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.piddig.gov.ph

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. The municipio (town hall) is located on top of a hill offering panoramic views of fields and mountains.

Piddig is the birthplace of Teófilo Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer who is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal, and the first Filipino to win multiple medals.

Geography

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.

Barangays

Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. [6] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Ab-abut
  • Abucay
  • Anao (Poblacion)
  • Arua-ay
  • Bimmanga
  • Boyboy
  • Cabaroan (Poblacion)
  • Calambeg
  • Calluza
  • Dupitac
  • Estancia
  • Gayamat
  • Lagandit
  • Libnaoan
  • Loing (Poblacion)
  • Maab-abaca
  • Mangitayag
  • Maruaya
  • San Antonio
  • Santa Maria
  • Sucsuquen
  • Tangaoan
  • Tonoton

Climate
Climate data for Piddig, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)		 37
(1.5)		 37
(1.5)		 49
(1.9)		 181
(7.1)		 214
(8.4)		 264
(10.4)		 251
(9.9)		 243
(9.6)		 229
(9.0)		 129
(5.1)		 96
(3.8)		 1,768
(69.7)
Average rainy days 11.6 10.7 12.4 15.2 22.6 25.0 26.1 24.9 24.3 19.2 16.4 15.4 223.8
Source: Meteoblue [7]

Demographics
Population census of Piddig
YearPop.±% 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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
2020 22,475+0.88%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10][11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Piddig was 22,475 people, [4] with a density of 100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 260 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Government

Piddig, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Ria Christina G. Fariñas
Mayor Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen
Vice-Mayor Edwin E. Salazar
Councilors Zaida Hershey S. Mandac
Dexter M. Yapo
Wilbor A. Bringas
Lendell Benedict M. Chua
Nenita T. Alejandro
Marianito P. Foronda
Rey M. Nicolas
Romulo E. Hilario

Culture
Cultural Property
wmph identifier		 Site name Description Province City/municipality Address Coordinates Image
Don Claro Caluya Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Estella Street 18.166165°N 120.715461°E / 18.166165; 120.715461 (Don Claro Caluya Monument)

Rizal Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Piddig Municipal Grounds, Estella Street 18.166350°N 120.714976°E / 18.166350; 120.714976 (Rizal Monument)

Raquiza House Ilocos Norte Piddig Barangay Cabaroan 18.166878°N 120.715381°E / 18.166878; 120.715381 (Raquiza House)
Teodoro Pacairo House Ilocos Norte Piddig #004 Barangay Cabaroan 18.166677°N 120.715575°E / 18.166677; 120.715575 (Teodoro Pacairo House)
Santa Ana Church Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18.166240°N 120.716648°E / 18.166240; 120.716648 (Santa Ana Church)

Bell tower of Santa Ana Church Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18.166144°N 120.716395°E / 18.166144; 120.716395 (Bell tower of Santa Ana Church)

Saint Anne Academy Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18.165898°N 120.716915°E / 18.165898; 120.716915 (Saint Anne Academy)

Basi Revolt Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18.163759°N 120.714569°E / 18.163759; 120.714569 (Basi Revolt Monument)

Education

Almost each barrio or barangay in Piddig has its own elementary school. The town's poblacion Anao, historically had two, Piddig Central (North) and South Piddig Central elementary schools. Both schools are situated next to each other north of town. The schools' rivalry is legendary. In the late 1980s the schools merged as one, Piddig Central.

There are three high schools in Piddig: Piddig National High School, Roosevelt High School, and St. Anne Academy (Catholic). However, many students attend high schools in nearby Laoag City.

References
  1.  Municipality of Piddig | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  6. "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. "Piddig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
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