Piddig

Piddig
Municipality

View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio

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Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Piddig
Piddig

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E / 18.167°N 120.733°E / 18.167; 120.733Coordinates: 18°10′N 120°44′E / 18.167°N 120.733°E / 18.167; 120.733
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Norte
District 1st District
Barangays 23
Government[1]
 • Mayor Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen
Area[2]
 • Total 216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 20,606
 • Density 95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2912
Dialing code 77
Income class 3rd class; rural

Piddig is a third class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 20,606 people.[3]

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.

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. The municipio (town hall) is located on top of a hill offering panoramic views of fields and mountains.

Almost each barrio or barangay in Piddig has its own elementary school. The town capital Anao, historically had two, Piddig Central (North) and South Piddig Central elementary schools. Astonishingly, both schools are situated next to each other north of town. Obviously, South Central is a stone's throw south of Piddig Central. The schools' rivalry is legendary. In the late 1980s the schools merged as one, Piddig Central. There are three high schools in Piddig: Don Salustiano Aquino Memorial National High School(Piddig National High School), Roosevelt High School, and St. Anne Academy (Catholic). However, many students attend high schools in nearby Laoag City.

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.

Barangays

Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[2]

  • Ab-abut
  • Anao (Pob.)
  • Arua-ay
  • Payyong
  • Bimmanga
  • Boyboy
  • Cabaroan (Pob.)
  • Calambeg
  • Calluza
  • Dupitac
  • Estancia
  • Gayamat
  • Lagandit
  • Libnaoan
  • Loing (Pob.)
  • Maab-abaca
  • Mangitayag
  • Maruaya
  • San Antonio
  • Santa Maria
  • Sucsuquen
  • Tangaoan
  • Tonoton

Demographics

Population census of Piddig
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 17,078—    
1995 17,797+0.78%
2000 19,059+1.48%
2007 20,034+0.69%
2010 20,606+1.03%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

List of Cultural Properties in Piddig

Cultural Property
wmph identifier		 Site name Description Province City/Municipality Address/Location Coordinates Image
Don Claro Caluya Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Estella Street 18°09′58″N 120°42′56″E / 18.166165°N 120.715461°E / 18.166165; 120.715461 (Don Claro Caluya Monument)

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Rizal Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Piddig Municipal Grounds, Estella Street 18°09′59″N 120°42′54″E / 18.166350°N 120.714976°E / 18.166350; 120.714976 (Rizal Monument)

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Requiza House Ilocos Norte Piddig Brgy. Cabaroan 18°10′01″N 120°42′55″E / 18.166878°N 120.715381°E / 18.166878; 120.715381 (Requiza House)
Teodoro Pacairo House Ilocos Norte Piddig #004 Brgy. Cabaroan 18°10′00″N 120°42′56″E / 18.166677°N 120.715575°E / 18.166677; 120.715575 (Teodoro Pacairo House)
Santa Ana Church Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18°09′58″N 120°43′00″E / 18.166240°N 120.716648°E / 18.166240; 120.716648 (Santa Ana Church)

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Bell tower of Santa Ana Church Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18°09′58″N 120°42′59″E / 18.166144°N 120.716395°E / 18.166144; 120.716395 (Bell tower of Santa Ana Church)

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Saint Anne Academy Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18°09′57″N 120°43′01″E / 18.165898°N 120.716915°E / 18.165898; 120.716915 (Saint Anne Academy)

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Basi Revolt Monument Ilocos Norte Piddig Poblacion 18°09′50″N 120°42′52″E / 18.163759°N 120.714569°E / 18.163759; 120.714569 (Basi Revolt Monument)

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References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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