Piddig
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Piddig, officially the Municipality of Piddig (Template:Langx; Template:Langx) is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,475 people.Template:PH census
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.
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Barangays
Piddig is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, the population of Piddig was 22,475 people,Template:PH census with a density of Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Sandro Marcos |
| Mayor | Georgina Salazar Guillen |
| Vice-Mayor | Edwin E. Salazar |
| Councilors | 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 |
Culture
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Education
The Piddig Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary schools and high schools within the municipality.[2]
Almost each barrio or barangay in Piddig has its own elementary school. The town's poblacion Anao, historically had two, Piddig Central (North) and South Piddig Central elementary schools. Both schools are situated next to each other in the northern part of the town. The schools' rivalry was said to have been legendary. In the late 1980s the schools merged as one, Piddig Central.
Another one is Ab-abut Elementary School - whose original name was Ab-abut-Sucsuquen Elementary School but was later parsed ostensibly because the whole name could not be accommodated in the gate that was installed.
There are three high schools in Piddig: Piddig National High School, Roosevelt High School, and St. Anne Academy (Catholic). However, many students attend high schools in nearby Laoag City.
Primary and elementary schools
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- Ab-Abut Elementary School
- Abucay Elementary School
- Boyboy Elementary School
- Calambeg Elementary School
- Carasi Elementary School
- Dupitac Elementary School
- Estancia Elementary School
- Gayamat Primary School
- Lagandit Elementary School
- Libnaoan Elementary School
- Maab-abaca Elementary School
- Maruaya Primary 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
Secondary schools
- Carasi National High School
- Piddig National High School
- Roosevelt High School of Piddig
- Saint Anne Academy
Notable personalities
- Teófilo Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer
Notes
References
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External links
- Piddig Unofficial Homepage
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
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