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 2015 census, it has a population of 21,497 people.[3]

Piddig
Municipality
Municipality of Piddig
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Piddig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District1st District
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEduardo Eddie G. Guillen
 • Vice MayorEdwin Salazar
 • CongressmanRia Christina G. Fariñas
 • Electorate14,594 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total21,497
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
 • Households
4,866
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence11.37% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)120,518,691.72 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2912
PSGC
012818000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
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 to win an Olympic medal, and the only 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. [2]

  • 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 [5]

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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
2015 21,497+0.88%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

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 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". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. "Piddig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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