Tadian

Tadian
Municipality
Municipality of Tadian, Municipality of Kayan, Municipal District of Kayan
Flag of Tadian
Flag
Official seal of Tadian
Seal
Map of Mountain Province with Tadian highlighted
Map of Mountain Province with Tadian highlighted
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Tadian is located in Philippines
Tadian
Tadian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°59′46″N 120°49′15″E / 16.9961°N 120.8208°E / 16.9961; 120.8208
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceMountain Province
District Lone district
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorConstito S. Masweng
 • Vice MayorAlfonso D. Polan
 • RepresentativeMaximo Y. Dalog Jr.
 • Electorate12,340 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
145.20 km2 (56.06 sq mi)
Elevation
1,142 m (3,747 ft)
Highest elevation
1,932 m (6,339 ft)
Lowest elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
18,073
 • Density124.47/km2 (322.38/sq mi)
 • Households
4,484
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.18
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 141.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 343.2 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 136.7 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 227.7 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2620
PSGC
1404410000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesKankanaey
Balangao
Bontoc
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitetadian.gov.ph

Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,073 people.

History

Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian. Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.

Geography

Tadian is situated 35.92 kilometres (22.32 mi) from the provincial capital Bontoc, and 369.40 kilometres (229.53 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Tadian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balaoa
  • Banaao
  • Bantey
  • Batayan
  • Bunga
  • Cadad-anan
  • Cagubatan
  • Dacudac
  • Duagan
  • Kayan East
  • Kayan West
  • Lenga
  • Lubon (Lub-ong)
  • Mabalite
  • Masla
  • Pandayan
  • Poblacion
  • Sumadel
  • Tue

Climate

Climate data for Tadian, Mountain Province
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13
(55)		 13
(55)		 14
(57)		 16
(61)		 17
(63)		 18
(64)		 17
(63)		 18
(64)		 17
(63)		 16
(61)		 15
(59)		 14
(57)		 16
(60)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35
(1.4)		 46
(1.8)		 63
(2.5)		 117
(4.6)		 402
(15.8)		 400
(15.7)		 441
(17.4)		 471
(18.5)		 440
(17.3)		 258
(10.2)		 94
(3.7)		 68
(2.7)		 2,835
(111.6)
Average rainy days 9.9 19.5 13.9 18.9 26.0 27.3 28.9 28.5 26.1 19.7 14.5 12.8 246
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Tadian was 18,073 people, with a density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometer or 310 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Tadian (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.62
2003
34.33
2006
23.90
2009
36.17
2012
21.63
2015
31.61
2018
18.08
2021
7.91
2023
20.18

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Tadian's economy relies on agriculture. The primary agricultural sources of Tadian are rice, root crops, and highland vegetables. Tadian raises poultry and swine to supplement rural incomes. The DTI established a community market in Tadian.

Government

Local government

Tadian, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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 Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
Mayor Constito S. Masweng
Vice-Mayor George C. Bisen Jr.
Councilors Juniper K. Kidit Sr.
Adolf D. Balangoy
Bernard G. Buned
John P. Malamnao Jr.
Joel P. Atipen
Valeria P. Gullod
Edmund D. Cawalo
Rey A. Adeban

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are Tadian I Schools District Office, and Tadian II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abungo Elementary School
  • Balaoa Elementary School
  • Banaao Elementary School
  • Bantey Elementary School
  • Batayan Elementary School
  • Bunga Elementary School
  • Cabunagan Primary School
  • Cadad-anan Elementary School
  • Dacudac Elementary School
  • Cagubatan Elementary School
  • Duagan Elementary School
  • Ilang Primary School
  • Kayan East Elementary School
  • Kayan Elementary School
  • Lenga Elementary School
  • Lubon Elementary School
  • Mabalite Elementary School
  • Maket-an Elementary School
  • Masla Adventist Multigrade School
  • Masla Elementary School
  • New LubonElementary School
  • Pandayan Elementary School
  • Saint Michael and All Angels Church
  • Sayapot Elementary School
  • Sumadel Elementary School
  • Tadian Central School
  • Tadian Elementary School
  • Tue Elementary School
  • Vicente Pe Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Am-am National High School
  • Balaoa National High School
  • Bunga National High School
  • Cagubatan National High School
  • Dacudac National High School
  • Holy Rosary High School
  • Lubon National High School
  • Lubon National High School - Mabalite Extension
  • Masla National High School
  • Subaba National High School
  • Tadian School of Arts and Trades

Higher educational institution

See also

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Tadian | (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.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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  6. ↑ "R.A. No. 2039, An Act Transferring the Seat of Government of the Municipality of Kayan, Mountain Province, from Its Present Site to the Site of the Barrio of Tadian in the Same Municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
  7. ↑ "R.A. No. 2101, An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Kayan, Mountain Province, to Tadian Municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
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  9. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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