Piddig

Piddig
Municipality
Municipality of Piddig
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio
Flag of Piddig
Flag
Official seal of Piddig
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted
Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted
Interactive map of Piddig
Piddig is located in Philippines
Piddig
Piddig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°09′53″N 120°43′02″E / 18.1647°N 120.7172°E / 18.1647; 120.7172
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District 1st district
Barangays23 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGeorgina Salazar Guillen
 • Vice MayorEdwin E. Salazar
 • RepresentativeSandro Marcos
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Zaida Hershey S. Mandac
  • Dexter M. Yapo
  • Wilbor A. Bringas
  • Lendell Benedict M. Chua
  • Nenita T. Alejandro
  • Marianito P. Foronda
  • Rey M. Nicolas
  • Romulo E. Hilario
 • Electorate15,534 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi)
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Highest elevation
954 m (3,130 ft)
Lowest elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
22,781
 • Density105.37/km2 (272.91/sq mi)
 • Households
5,487
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
4.95
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 483.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,225 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 198 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 134.1 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2912
PSGC
0102818000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog

Piddig, officially the Municipality of Piddig (Ilocano: Ili ti Piddig; Filipino: Bayan ng Piddig) is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 22,781 people.

The town is known for its role in the Basi Revolt which was 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. The municipio (town hall) is located on top of a hill offering panoramic views of fields and mountains.

Piddig is also the birthplace of Teófilo Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer who is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal, and the first Filipino to win multiple medals.

Geography

The Municipality of Piddig's terrain is primarily hilly, with rice plains interspersed in between. It sits at an elevation higher than most towns in Ilocos Norte. The terrain is ideal for hiking given its variety of rivers, forests, and fields.

Piddig is situated 18.45 kilometres (11.46 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 503.33 kilometres (312.75 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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

Climate

Climate data for Piddig, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)		 37
(1.5)		 37
(1.5)		 49
(1.9)		 181
(7.1)		 214
(8.4)		 264
(10.4)		 251
(9.9)		 243
(9.6)		 229
(9.0)		 129
(5.1)		 96
(3.8)		 1,768
(69.7)
Average rainy days 11.6 10.7 12.4 15.2 22.6 25.0 26.1 24.9 24.3 19.2 16.4 15.4 223.8
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Piddig was 22,781 people, with a density of 110 inhabitants per square kilometre or 280 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Piddig (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
33.69
2003
35.12
2006
20.60
2009
16.29
2012
13.56
2015
11.37
2018
5.59
2021
7.75
2023
4.95

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Piddig's main economic source is agriculture. Core crops of Piddig include rice, corn, coffee, tobacco, garlic, shallots, and vegetables.

Government

Local government

Piddig, 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos III
Mayor Georgina S. Guillen
Vice-Mayor Edwin E. Salazar
Councilors John Patrick B. Salazar
Dexter M. Yapo
Gian Nicolette G. Chua
Juanito A. Bayag
Catherine B. Agohob
Generoso D. Aquino Jr.
Elybert M. Rarogal
Larry B. Borromeo

Culture

Education

The Piddig Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary schools and high schools within the municipality.

Almost each barrio or barangay in Piddig has its own elementary school. The town's poblacion Anao, historically had one that was found in 1912, Piddig Elementary School. In the late 1970s, the school split into two, Piddig (North) Central and Piddig South Central because the school couldn't accommodate the large number of students.

Another example is Ab-abut Elementary School - whose original name was Ab-abut-Sucsuquen Elementary School but was later shortened because the whole name could not be accommodated in the gate that was installed.

There are four (4) high schools in Piddig: Piddig National High School, Roosevelt High School, St. Anne Academy (Catholic) and Estancia Integrated School. However, many students attend high schools in nearby Laoag City.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Ab-Abut Elementary School
  • Abucay Elementary School
  • Boyboy Elementary School
  • Calambeg Elementary School
  • Carasi Elementary School (Carasi)
  • Dupitac Elementary School
  • Gayamat Elementary School
  • Lagandit Elementary School
  • Libnaoan Elementary School
  • Maab-abaca Elementary School
  • Maruaya Elementary School
  • Piddig Central Elementary School
  • Piddig South Central Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • Sta.Maria Elementary School
  • Tangaoan Elementary School
  • Tonoton Elementary School
  • Virbira-Angset Elementary School (Carasi)

Secondary schools

  • Carasi National High School (Merged because of Piddig-Carasi district)
  • Piddig National High School
  • Roosevelt High School of Piddig
  • Saint Anne Academy
  • Estancia Integrated School

Notable personalities

Notes

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References

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