Dumalneg
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Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,087 people.Template:PH census
Dumalneg was composed of only a single barangay of the same name until August 10, 2012, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dumalneg in its territorial dispute with neighboring Bangui over the jurisdiction of Barangay San Isidro.[1] The writ of execution in this regard was issued in 2013.
Geography
The Municipality of Dumalneg is bordered by Pagudpud to the north; Adams to the east; Vintar to the south, and Bangui to the west. It is a land-locked municipality with an area covering 88.48 km2. Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous.
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Barangays
Dumalneg is politically divided in 4 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Cabaritan
- Kalaw
- Quibel
- San Isidro
The former Barangay Dumalneg was split into Barangay Cabaritan, Barangay Kalaw, and Barangay Quibel pursuant to Republic Act No. 10955, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on March 24, 2018.[2]
Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,087 people,Template:PH census with a density of Script error: No such module "convert"..
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.[3]
Economy
Transportation
There are few jeepneys that are going to Dumalneg. Tricycles are the main transportation to the town. Dumalneg is a landlocked town, and the only way to get there is via the Dumalneg Road, starting on the highway in Barangay Lanao, Bangui, to the Town's Proper.
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| Mayor | Lairvee G. Espiritu |
| Vice-Mayor | Francisco R. Espiritu Jr. |
| Councilors | Estrelia T. Bacong |
| Alexander R. Bunay | |
| Sheryll L. Asipil | |
| Alejo M. Laguitan Jr. | |
| Karlene C. Alawag | |
| Jaime A. Agreda | |
| Mavie Mae B. Cadiz | |
| Santos P. Cascayan Jr. |
Tourism
There are few attractions in Dumalneg. Mainly the Bolo River, locally known as "Ar-ar-o", the place where peoples of Bangui and Pagudpud also going in the said river. Also the view of the mountains of Vintar are considered also the town's attraction.
Education
The Bangui Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the Municipality of Dumalneg.[5]
Elemetary schools
- Dumalneg Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
Secondary school
- Dumalneg National High School
References
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- ↑ "One Barangay Transferred to Another Municipality in the Second Quarter of 2011". National Statistical Coordination Board. Web. 19 Sep 2013.
- ↑ "12 New Barangays Established in the First Quarter of 2018". Philippine Statistics Authority. Web. 8 Feb 2019.
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
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