Alilem
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Alilem, officially the Municipality of Alilem (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,361 people.Template:PH census
Etymology
Long before Spanish colonizers landed on Philippine shores, there were already natives living in the area. These people lived in huts built on the hillsides located at the northern and eastern parts of the valley. This was so because the present valley was then the course of the Bakun River.
For many years, the natives lived simply and peacefully, but were soon disturbed by an unusual and fearful occurrence in the area. It all started with the continuous heavy downpour or “lemlem” in the native dialect. This “lemlem” caused the Bakun River to swell to an extraordinary size and burst its banks. In the middle part of the river, there was a big “alicono” or whirlpool that the people feared so much. Even after the rains ceased, the ‘alicono’ remained, and the people believed that it was their god Kabunian's punishment for their sins. As it was their custom, the people performed the native ritual called “kaniaw”. The “alicono” then vanished and the Bakun River changed its course to the foot of the mountains in the southern part - leaving a dry level land suited for residential lots and farms. The people moved their homes to the valley and named the place Alilem after the “alicono” and “lemlem”.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
History
Accurate and reliable information on the exact date of the founding of the town cannot be secured because there are no complete historical records available. However, basing from its information gathered from the elders of the town, it could be deduced that the town of Alilem was founded sometime after 1820.
What is certainly known only is that the lay-out of the town was done by the Spaniards. During the Spanish occupation, Alilem was noted for being the center of the district government of “commandancia politico-militar” of Amburayan. This commandancia was composed of Alilem, Sigay, Suyo, Tagudin, Sudipen, San Gabriel and Bakun. In 1908, the commandancia of Amburayan became a sub-province of the newly created special capital of the sub-province until the Americans transferred the seat to Tagudin.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Geography
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Barangays
Alilem is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Alilem Daya (Poblacion)
- Amilongan
- Anaao
- Apang
- Apaya
- Batbato
- Daddaay
- Dalawa
- Kiat
Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, Alilem had a population of 7,361.Template:PH census The population density was Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Velmor P. Sumabat |
| Vice-Mayor | Mar Ruel P. Sumabat |
| Councilors | Rodolfo C. Ibea |
| Rodelio P. Sumabat | |
| Remigio B. Lorenzana | |
| Samson L. Bangaoil | |
| Eduardo G. Mutong | |
| Justiniano D. Lacasandile Jr. | |
| Mario P. Tiglao | |
| Arvin S. Bangaoil |
Education
The Alilem-Sugpon Schools District governs all public and private education system within the municipality of Alilem, including the town of Sugpon. These include elementary and high schools.[2]
Primary and elementary schools
- Aguiwas Elementary School
- Alilim Central School
- Amilongan Elementary School
- Anaao Elementary School
- Apang Elementary School
- Apaya Elementary School
- Batbato Elementary School
- Daddaay Elementary School
- Dalawa Elementary School
- Kiat Elementary School
- Guilong Primary School
- Naonao Elementary School
- Palasipas Elementary School
- Dagdag Elementary School
Secondary school
- Alilem National High School (Alilem Daya High School)
References
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External links
- Municipal Government of Alilem, Ilocos Sur Script error: No such module "webarchive".
- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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