Adams, Ilocos Norte

Adams
Municipality

Seal

Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Adams
Adams

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°28′N 120°54′E / 18.467°N 120.900°E / 18.467; 120.900Coordinates: 18°28′N 120°54′E / 18.467°N 120.900°E / 18.467; 120.900
Country Philippines
Region Ilocos (Region I)
Province Ilocos Norte
District 1st District
Founded May 16, 1983
Barangays 1
Government[1]
 • Mayor Eric Bawingan
 • Vice Mayor Wagner Poking
Area[2]
 • Total 159.31 km2 (61.51 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 1,785
 • Density 11/km2 (29/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2922
Dialing code 77
Income class 5th Class; Rural

Adams is a fifth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 1,785 people.[3]

Geography

Adams is located in the northern coast of the Province of Ilocos Norte. The municipality of Adams is seated about 46 km north from Laoag City. It is border by Pagudpud and Santa Praxedes in the north, Calanasan in the east, Dumalneg in the west and Vintar in the south. The road to the town can access mainly from Brgy. Pancian, Pagudpud. The geographic coordinates of Adams are 18° 28' 0 N, 120° 54' 0 E. Its villages are far from each other mainly the Sitio Bucarot, located in the other side of the mountain from the poblacion of Adams and it takes three hours of hiking to get in there. It can also access by motorcycle, but not for Tricycle or Four Wheels.

Barangay(s)

Adams is composed of only one barangay: Adams Proper. However, it is proposed to be divided into five Barangays:

Proposed Barangays:

Note: Sitio Bucarot is still a dispute territory between Adams, Ilocos Norte, and Calanasan, Apayao. Currently because of the issue, there are two Barangay Halls, two basketball courts and other government buildings situated in Sitio Bucarot.

Demographics

Population census of Adams
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 1,119—    
1995 1,287+2.66%
2000 1,480+3.04%
2007 1,522+0.39%
2010 1,785+5.97%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Adams' population is a mixture of different tribes like yapayaos, immallods, kankanaeys, bago and ilocanos.[5]

Economy

Local products produced include:

Local government

As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected officials of Adams:[1]

Government seal

Shield , derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte

The Seal as a Whole, its white background speaks of the people’s simple way of living; it further suggest that their lifestyle are not yet blemished nor corrupted by civilization and modernization.

Mountain Ranges, Verdant Field and River, show the topography of the place as a potential source of wealth and livelihood.

Mountain Ranges, depict the lofty ideals and the high hopes of the people for a progressive and attractive place to live in.

Tourism

Adams is composed of 18 waterfalls and 10 hanging bridges, including:

Festivals

Cuisine

Local foods 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).

References

  1. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  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.
  5. ↑ 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.

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