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Isabela Province
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Dinapigue
Dinapigue, officially the Municipality of Dinapigue ( ibg, Ili nat Dinapigue; ilo, Ili ti Dinapigue; tl, Bayan ng Dinapigue), is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Isabela (province), Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,821 people. Geography Dinapigue or sometimes called ''Dinapigui'' is the southernmost coastal town of the province of Isabela. It is one of the four remote and isolated community, remote and isolated coastal towns facing the Philippine Sea on the east and separated from the rest of the province by the Sierra Madre (Philippines), Sierra Madre Mountains. It is bounded by the coastal town of Palanan to the north, San Mariano, Isabela, San Mariano to the northwest, San Guillermo, Isabela, San Guillermo to the west, Echague to the southwest, Dilasag in the province of Aurora (province), Aurora to the south and the Philippine Sea to the east. Barangays Dinapigue is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago, Isabela
Santiago, officially the City of Santiago ( ilo, Siudad ti Santiago; ibg, Siudad nat Santiago; gad, Siudad na Santiago; fil, Lungsod ng Santiago), is a 1st class independent component city in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,580 people. It is formerly known as Pueblo de Carig during the time of the Spanish, it is located between southwestern part of Isabela and northwestern boundary of Quirino in Northeastern Luzon island of the Philippines. It is the gateway to the vast plains of Cagayan Valley. Santiago is situated north of Metro Manila. The city sits on a vast area of predominantly flat and fertile land in the Cagayan Valley, surrounded by the Caraballo Mountains to the south, the Great Sierra Madre to the east and the Cordillera Mountain Range to the west alongside the Magat River. Though statistically grouped by the Philippine Statistics Authority and geographically located within the boundaries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordon, Isabela
: ''For a dish, see Cordon bleu''. Cordon, officially the Municipality of Cordon ( ilo, Ili ti Cordon; tl, Bayan ng Cordon), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,477 people. 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, Ramon, Isabela to the north, Quirino Province (Municipality of Diffun) to the south, and Nueva Vizcaya Province (Municipality of Diadi) to the west. The present area of Cordon is totally different from its previous area as defined in its charter, the law creating this town, much of the previous Carig town (Modern day Santiago City) territories were annexed to Modern Cordon including the Magat Reservoir Territories (Barangay Taliktik and Barangay Dallao) and the diad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabatuan, Isabela
Cabatuan, officially the Municipality of Cabatuan ( ilo, Ili ti Cabatuan; tl, Bayan ng Cabatuan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,990 people. Being a major rice producing town, it is the home of several rice mills and rice traders, dubbed as the Land of the Golden Grains. Etymology When the act of throwing stones called "ambatuan" then it was evolved to "cabatuan" when Ilocano people who settled in the area used stones to drive away Kalingas. History The early inhabitants of the vast forest land were the Kalingas who are indigenous to the mountain provinces. These settlers lived on tree houses which they built along the banks of the bountiful and mighty Magat River. These sturdy, dark complexioned, G-stringed, soldier-like people depended on hunting, fishing and a little agriculture and poultry. In 1912, the pioneering Ilocanos started arriving with their families, relatives and frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabagan, Isabela
Cabagan, officially the Municipality of Cabagan ( ibg, Ili nat Cabagan; ilo, Ili ti Cabagan; tl, Bayan ng Cabagan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,897 people. Cabagan had been the business center of three nearby towns ( Santa Maria, San Pablo and Santo Tomas) before they had their own market. It is locally known for its ''pancit Cabagan''. Its people are called Ybanags. Nowadays, Ybanags are well educated and the source of the province's top politicians, professionals and a world class athlete. During Christmas, the Cabagan Square Park can be seen flashing brightly with many Christmas lights and lanterns. Malasi Lake is a sanctuary for migratory birds located in barangay San Antonio. The biggest gymnasium in Isabela and in the whole Region 2 is located in this town, as well as a century-old well that was built by the Spaniards, located at St. Ferdinand College, Cabagan Campus. Ety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgos, Isabela
Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos ( ilo, Ili ti Burgos; tl, Bayan ng Burgos), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,040 people. Geography Barangays Burgos is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Only one barangay is considered urban (highlighted in bold). Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Burgos, Isabela, was 26,040 people, with a density of . Economy Economic activities mainly consists of farming. It is one of the highest rice and corn producer among towns of Isabela province. Government Local government The municipality 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 Gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benito Soliven, Isabela
Benito Soliven, officially the Municipality of Benito Soliven, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,752 people. The town is named after the latBenito Soliven Congressman of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, during the Commonwealth government. Geography Barangays Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Benito Soliven was 29,752 people, with a density of . Economy Government Local government The municipality 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora, Isabela
Aurora, officially the Municipality of Aurora ( ilo, Ili ti Aurora; tl, Bayan ng Aurora), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,621 people. Geography Barangays Aurora is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. It became a municipal district on August 27, 1927. Only one barangay is considered urban (highlighted in bold). Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Aurora, Isabela, was 36,621 people, with a density of . Economy Government Local government The municipality 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angadanan, Isabela
Angadanan, officially the Municipality of Angadanan ( ilo, Ili ti Angadanan; tl, Bayan ng Angadanan; or Angadanan Nuevo), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 44,977. Geography Barangays Angadanan is politically subdivided into 59 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Angadanan was 44,977, with a density of . Ethnic groups include the Ilokanos, Gaddang, Ibanags, Yogads and the Tagalogs. Economy Government Local government The municipality 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 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia, Isabela
Alicia, officially the Municipality of Alicia ( ilo, Ili ti Alicia; tl, Bayan ng Alicia; formerly known as Angadanan Viejo), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 73,874 people. The municipality is located in an area of predominantly flat and fertile land in the Cagayan Valley that is surrounded by the Caraballo Mountains to the south, the Great Sierra Madre to the east, and the Cordillera Mountain Range to the west. It is the largest rice producer in the entire Cagayan Valley and has the largest irrigated rice field in the whole Region II of the Philippines. Alicia, the old town of Angadanan, is known for the ''Pagay Festival Balitok Ti Alicia'' and its famous historical landmark, the Our Lady of Atocha Church completed and inaugurated in 1849 which was officially declared by the Philippine Department of Tourism as a national religious tourist destination in the Philippines. Etymology Whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of The Philippines
A municipality ( tl, bayan/munisipalidad; hil, banwa; ceb, lungsod/munisipalidad/munisipyo; pag, baley; pam, balen/balayan; bcl, banwaan; war, bungto/munisipyo; ilo, ili) is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is distinct from ''city'', which is a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays (formerly barrios) – ''villages''. , there are 1,488 municipalities across the country. A municipality is the official term for, and the official local equivalent of, a town, the latter being its archaic term and in all of its literal local translations including Filipino. Both terms are interchangeable. A municipal district is a now-defunct local government unit; previously certain areas were created first as municipal districts before they were converted into municipalities. History The era of the formation of municipalities in the Philippines sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilagan
Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan ( ibg, Siudad nat Ilagan; ilo, Siudad ti Ilagan; fil, Lungsod ng Ilagan), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 158,218 people making it the most populous city in the province. It holds the title as the most number of voters in the province with 98,565 electorates. Ilagan was a first class municipality before it became a city. The city is located on the central portion of the province of Isabela. It is bounded by nine municipalities: on the north by the municipalities of Divilacan, Tumauini, and Delfin Albano; on the west by the municipality of Quirino; on the east by the municipalities of Divilacan, Palanan, and the Pacific Ocean; and on the south by the municipalities of Gamu, Naguilian, Benito Soliven and San Mariano. Ilagan is approximately from Tuguegarao and from Metro Manila (linked by a national highway via Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
