Adams, officially the Municipality of Adams (; ), is a single-barangay

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in the

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of Ilocos Norte,

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. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,189 people.

Geography

Adams is located in the northern part of the province. It is bordered by Pagudpud in the north; by Santa Praxedes, Cagayan in the northeast; by Calanasan, Apayao in the east; by Dumalneg in the west; and, by Vintar in the south. Adams is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of

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. The road leading to the municipality mainly from Barangay Pancian in Pagudpud used to be accessible only to motorcycles. Improvements thereto and new concrete bridges built by the provincial government of Ilocos Norte finally made the town accessible to all vehicles as of 2020. Moreover, there are plans to convert the provincial road into a national highway under the Department of Public Works and Highways. Adams' villages are far from each other, with the farthest being Sitio Bucarot, located on the side of the mountain away from the ''población''. It takes about three hours of hiking to get there. Sitio Bucarot is still disputed territory between Adams and Calanasan, Apayao. Due to this, the place has government buildings from both municipalities.

Barangay

Adams is composed of only one

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. It consists of puroks and sitios. * Adams

Climate

Demographics

According to the 2020 census, the population of Adams, Ilocos Norte, was 2,189 people, with a density of . Adams' population is composed of a mixture of different ethnicities - Ilocanos, Yapayaos, Immallods, Kankanaeys, and Bago.

Economy

Local products produced in Adams include: *Saplid - local for soft broom *Wine - just like Tapuey or

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*Tropical wine - it depends on the season. Example of fruit wine is Bugnay Wine.

Government

Adams, 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. Members of the Municipal Council (2022–2025): * Congressman: Sandro Marcos * Mayor: Rosalia D. Dupagen * Vice-Mayor: Eddie Boy A. Suniga * Councilors: ** Meynard S. Tawali ** Homer M. Domingo ** Ryan A. Andres ** Maelyn Guinayen ** Joffrey S. Ramoran ** Florence S. Andres ** Teodoro D. Dupagen ** Edward Tarnate

Municipal seal

The seal and its white background speaks of the people's simple way of living; it further suggests that their lifestyle is not blemished nor corrupted by civilization and modernization. The shield was derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte. The mountain range and the verdant field and river show the topography of the place as a potential source of wealth and livelihood. The mountain ranges also symbolizes the lofty ideals and the high hopes of the people for making Adams a progressive and attractive place to live in.

Culture

Cuisine

Local food include ''balbollosa'' (wild eggplant), ''ubog'' (rattan shoots), chicken with cardis, ''aba'' (gabi), ''kukutit'' (crushed crablets), fried frogs, ''kiwet'' (eel) and salads. There's also ''tapuey'' (rice wine) and ''Bugnay'' (fruit wine).

Festivals

*Tadek-Bagat Festival is celebrated on April 16–18 where it presents songs and dances of the different tribes of Adams. *Foundation Day of Adams is celebrated annually on May 16.

Education

Adams-Pagudpud School District Office governs all public schools in the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

* Adams Central Elementary School * Bucarot Primary School * Malaggao Primary School

Secondary school

* Adams National High School

References

External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System
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