Cordon, Isabela

Cordon, officially the Municipality of Cordon (Ilocano: Ili ti Cordon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Cordon), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 42,926 people.[3]

Cordon
Municipality
Municipality of Cordon
Seal
Map of Isabela with Cordon highlighted
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Cordon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°40′N 121°27′E
Country Philippines
RegionCagayan Valley (Region II)
ProvinceIsabela
District4th District of Isabela
Founded1484
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLynn M. Zuniega
 • Vice MayorJane B. Ngipol
 • CongressmanAlyssa Sheena P. Tan
 • Electorate27,890 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total144.00 km2 (55.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total42,926
 • Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
 • Households
10,264
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence13.71% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)120,049,846.62 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3312
PSGC
023109000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.cordon-isabela.gov.ph

Being the town nearest to Santiago City Proper, it became a favored destination for local businessmen. It houses the better resorts and hotels in Southern Isabela such as Punta Amelita and Villa Diana.

Geography

It is bounded by Santiago City to the east and north, Quirino Province to the south, and Nueva Vizcaya Province to the west.

Barangays

Cordon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. [2]

  • Anonang (Balitoc)
  • Aguinaldo (Rizaluna Este)
  • Calimaturod
  • Capirpiriwan
  • Caquilingan (Ilut) (San Luis)
  • Dallao
  • Gayong
  • Laurel (Centro Norte)
  • Magsaysay (Centro Sur Oeste)
  • Malapat
  • Osmeña (Centro Sur Este)
  • Quezon (Centro Norte Este)
  • Quirino (Manasin)
  • Rizaluna (Rizaluna Oeste)
  • Roxas Pob. (Centro Sur)
  • Sagat
  • San Juan (San Juan Este)
  • Taliktik
  • Tanggal
  • Taringsing
  • Turod Norte
  • Turod Sur
  • Villamiemban
  • Villamarzo
  • Camarao
  • Wigan

Climate
Climate data for Cordon, Isabela
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 34
(93)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.6
(0.54)		 10.4
(0.41)		 18.2
(0.72)		 15.7
(0.62)		 178.4
(7.02)		 227.9
(8.97)		 368
(14.5)		 306.6
(12.07)		 310.6
(12.23)		 215.7
(8.49)		 70.3
(2.77)		 31.1
(1.22)		 1,766.5
(69.56)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 4 14 16 23 21 24 15 10 6 140
Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[5]

Demographics
Town Hall facade
Population census of Cordon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1948 5,686—    
1960 9,097+3.99%
1970 12,972+3.61%
1975 15,059+3.04%
1980 20,994+6.87%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 27,544+2.75%
1995 30,461+1.90%
2000 35,519+3.35%
2007 38,139+0.99%
2015 42,926+1.49%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Cordon, Isabela, was 42,926 people,[3] with a density of 300 inhabitants per square kilometre or 780 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

As a suburb of first class city Santiago, Cordon benefits from rapid growth of commercial demand in the district. Toyota Isabela, the first branch of Japan-based car company in the province, has opened an outlet in Cordon.[9] Some hotels and "stop overs" are also located in Cordon. Recently, the Primark Town Center in Cordon has opened its doors to the public. This new mall houses Savemore Market, McDonald's, and many more.

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References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  2. "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  5. "Cordon, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Isabela". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  9. Toyota Facebook Fan Page "Toyota Cordon Inauguration". Facebook.com
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