Adams, Ilocos Norte
Adams, officially the Municipality of Adams (Ilocano: Ili ti Adams; Tagalog: Bayan ng Adams), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,189 people. [3]
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| Municipality of Adams | |
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 Map of Ilocos Norte with Adams highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 18°27′41″N 120°54′08″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | May 16, 1983 |
| Barangays | 1 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Rosalia D. Dupagen |
| • Vice Mayor | Eddie Boy A. Suniga |
| • Representative | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 1,705 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 159.31 km2 (61.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,189 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| • Households | 411 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.62% (2018)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱89,088,687.68 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱248,211,624.38 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱71,484,625.15 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱45,577,796.26 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2922 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Geography
Adams is located in the northern coast of the province. It is bordered by Pagudpud in the north, by Santa Praxedes, Cagayan in the northeast, Calanasan, Apayao in the east, Dumalneg in the west and Vintar in the south.
Road access to the municipality is mainly from Barangay Pancian in Pagudpud, and can be reached only by motorcycle, not by tricycles or four-wheeled vehicles. Adams' villages are far from each other, with Sitio Bucarot as the farthest, 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.[5]
Barangay
This barangay is headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Adams is composed of only one barangay. It is the largest barangay in the Philippines by land area.
- Adams Proper
Climate
| Climate data for Adams, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
25 (77) |
28 (82) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55 (2.2) |
41 (1.6) |
37 (1.5) |
41 (1.6) |
184 (7.2) |
215 (8.5) |
261 (10.3) |
256 (10.1) |
245 (9.6) |
216 (8.5) |
142 (5.6) |
129 (5.1) |
1,822 (71.8) |
| Average rainy days | 14.1 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 | 18.2 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 222.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue [6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the 2020 census, the population of Adams, Ilocos Norte, was 2,189 people, [3] with a density of 14 inhabitants per square kilometre or 36 inhabitants per square mile.
Adams' population is a mixture of different tribes like Ilocanos, Yapayaos, Immallods, Kankanaeys, and Bago.[11]
Economy
| Poverty Incidence of Adams | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18] | |
Local products produced in Adams include:
- Saplid - local for soft broom
- Wine - just like Tapuey or rice wine
- 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.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
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| Congressman | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| Mayor | Rosalia D. Dupagen |
| Vice-Mayor | Eddie Boy A. Suniga |
| Councilors | Florence S. Andres |
| Thelma G. Dalog | |
| Joffrey S. Ramoran | |
| Ryan A. Andres | |
| Homer M. Domingo | |
| Pamela T. Domingsil | |
| Bernard D. Cabradilla | |
| Meynard S. Tawali | |
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.
Attractions
Adams has 18 waterfalls and 10 hanging bridges, including:
- Maligligay Falls
- Mareprep Falls
- Anuplig Falls - considered the premier falls in Adams
- Inuwayan Falls
- Cabacan Falls
- Anat Falls
- Kanayupan Falls
- Abbas Falls
- Aki Falls - Y-shaped falls
- Adams' Hanging Bridge - the longest hanging bridge in Ilocos Norte
- Bolo River - known for its crystal waters
- Avis Falls
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.
References
- Municipality of Adams | (DILG)
- "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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Adams town councilors hold session in disputed Sitio Bucarot". ptvnews.ph. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- "Adams: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- 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.
- "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Wallace, Ben J. (2006). The changing village environment in Southeast Asia: applied anthropology and environmental reclamation in the northern Philippines. Psychology Press. p. 36. ISBN 978-0-415-36484-3.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
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