Pagudpud

Pagudpud, officially the Municipality of Pagudpud (Ilocano: Ili ti Pagudpud; Filipino: Bayan ng Pagudpud), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,770 people.[3]

Pagudpud
Municipality of Pagudpud
From top to bottom right: Welcome arch passing through Pan-Philippine Highway, Dos Hermanos islands, Bantay Abot cave, Patapat Viaduct overlooking Pasaleng Bay, and Blue Lagoon
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Pagudpud highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Pagudpud
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°33′30″N 120°47′05″E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District1st District
FoundedJuly 5, 1954
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorRafael Ralph L. Benemerito II
  Vice MayorMatilde H. Sales
  RepresentativeRia Christina G. Fariñas
  Electorate16,668 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
  Total194.90 km2 (75.25 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
  Total23,770
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
  Households
5,427
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence9.48% (2015)[4]
  Revenue₱135,416,657.97 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2919
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)77
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.pagudpud.gov.ph

It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island and a popular tourist destination because of its resorts and beaches. In addition to tourism, people also make their living through farming, fishing and subsistence retailing. Recently, many windmills erected in Barangay Caparispisan.

Pagudpud was made a municipality on 5 July 1954 through the leadership of Constante Benemerito. It was Rafael "Totoy" Benemerito, son of Constante, who spearheaded the establishment of the first municipal hall, municipal health center, public plaza, and public market. It had previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui.

Geography

Pagudpud lies 74 kilometres (46 mi) north of Laoag City, the provincial capital, and 561 kilometres (349 mi) north of Manila. Maira-ira Beach is the northernmost tip of Luzon Island, located at 18°33′34″N 120°47′15″E on the Luzon Strait.

The town's topography includes mountains, hills, valleys and flat coastal land.

Barangays

Pagudpud is politically divided in 16 barangays:

Urban

Names of BarangayBarangayNo.
Uno 11
Poblacion 22

Rural

Names of BarangayBarangayNo.
Saud12
Caparispisan16
Subec6
Aggasi
Saguigui
Baduang7
Burayoc3
Dampig
Tarrag
Ligaya14
Caunayan5
Balaoi
Pancian
Pasaleng4

Climate

Climate data for Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)
32
(90)
33
(91)
34
(93)
34
(93)
34
(93)
33
(91)
32
(90)
32
(90)
33
(91)
32
(90)
31
(88)
33
(91)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)
20
(68)
21
(70)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
22
(72)
21
(70)
22
(72)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 6.2
(0.24)
11.7
(0.46)
10.1
(0.40)
14
(0.6)
192.7
(7.59)
258.9
(10.19)
470.9
(18.54)
475.9
(18.74)
405.7
(15.97)
92.5
(3.64)
44.8
(1.76)
2
(0.1)
1,985.4
(78.23)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 2 12 15 20 20 17 10 6 3 112
Source: World Weather Online[5]

Demographics

Population census of Pagudpud
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 8,702    
1970 11,283+2.63%
1975 12,388+1.89%
1980 13,675+2.00%
1990 16,558+1.93%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 17,168+0.68%
2000 19,315+2.56%
2007 20,385+0.75%
2010 21,877+2.60%
2015 23,770+1.59%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][6][7][8]

In the 2015 census, the population of Pagudpud was 23,770 people,[3] with a density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometre or 310 inhabitants per square mile.

Religion

Roman Catholicism is the major religion in Pagudpud. Yet, there's also increasing numbers of members of other Christian Denominations such as Jehovah's Witnesses (with two congregations) and Iglesia ni Cristo. Islam, brought by Muslim immigrants, is also practiced in Pagudpud.

Local government

These are the current officials of Pagudpud:[9]

  • Mayor: Rafael Ralph Benemerito II
  • Vice Mayor: Matilde Sales
  • Councilors:
    • Ferdinand R. Garvida
    • Efren B. Cimatu
    • Emilen G. Sales
    • Rajan L. Benemerito
    • Reynald Garvida
    • Joseph Caliw Caliw
    • Dane Sales
    • Wilfredo Ubasa

Government seal

Blue, Red, Yellow, and White, reflection of the colors of the Philippines 1954, the year Pagudpud was founded

Coconut Tree and Ricefield, represents as farming as one of the economic resources of the town, with coconut, palay and vegetables as its major products

Waterfall, represents Mabogobog falls, which is the source of a Mini Hydro Power Plant.

Mountain, Tree and Logs, represents the forestry resources of the town

Fish and Shrimps, represents its marine resoureces

Shell with Pearl, symbolizes the tourism potential of the town which is famous for its white beaches

North Star, stands for the location of the town of Pagudpud, which is in the northern tip of the Province.

Transportation

By land, Pagudpud is approximately a 90-minute bus ride from Laoag City. Several bus lines serve the Manila-Laoag route, namely Partas, Florida, Farinas, and Maria de Leon among others. Some bus lines serve also the Pan-Philippine highway, the Asian Highway ends here for Taiwan the 27th Nation, dropping by in Pagudpud, namely Chona Patrick, GMW, St. Joseph, Gabriel, and the Pan-Philippine highway route buses of Maria de Leon and Florida.

See also

References

  1. Municipality of Pagudpud | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. "Pagudpud, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. 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.
  8. "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  9. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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