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 2020 census, it has a population of 46,477 people. [3]

For a dish, see Cordon bleu.

Cordon
Estella
Municipality
Municipality of Cordon
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Gateway of Isabela
Map of Isabela with Cordon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Cordon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°40′N 121°27′E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceIsabela
District 4th district
Founded1484
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLynn M. Zuniega
 • Vice MayorJane B. Ngipol
 • RepresentativeAlyssa Sheena P. Tan
 • Electorate27,890 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total144.00 km2 (55.60 sq mi)
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Highest elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Lowest elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total46,477
 • Density320/km2 (840/sq mi)
 • Households
10,264
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence18.92% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱174,516,749.55 (2020)
 • Assets₱357,690,718.12 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱146,196,516.33 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱113,144,301.27 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIsabela 1 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3312
PSGC
023109000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
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, 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 diadi region barangays (San Juan, Aguinaldo, Villamarzo, Camarao, and Rizaluna).

The map of Modern Isabela Province and Modern Municipality of Cordon has been changed showing the new boundaries of each towns and cities.

Barangays

Cordon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. [5] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • 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 (Turod Sur Este)
  • 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)[6]

Demographics
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%
1990 27,544+2.75%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 30,461+1.90%
2000 35,519+3.35%
2007 38,139+0.99%
2010 40,877+2.56%
2015 42,926+0.94%
2020 46,477+1.58%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Cordon, Isabela, was 46,477 people, [3] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 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.[18] 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.

Government
Town Hall facade

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 which is being held every three years.

Elected officials
Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Alyssa Sheena P. Tan
Mayor Lynn M. Zuniega
Vice-Mayor Jane B. Ngipol
Councilors Gideon C. Salatan
James P. Hoggang
Jaime R. Queddeng
Richilou P. Abaya
Rodolfo A. Cortez
Emerson A. Javonillo
Rosendo S. Cayaban
Rene I. Galeng

Congress representation

Cordon, belonging to the fourth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Alyssa Sheena P. Tan.

Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[20] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[21] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

References
  1.  Municipality of Cordon | (DILG)
  2. "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.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  6. "Cordon, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. 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.
  10. "Province of Isabela". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  18. Toyota Facebook Fan Page "Toyota Cordon Inauguration". Facebook.com
  19. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 9, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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