Pagudpud

Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Municipality in Ilocos Region, Philippines

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Map of Ilocos Norte with Pagudpud highlighted

18°33′41″N 120°47′16″E / 18.5614°N 120.7878°E / 18.5614; 120.7878CountryPhilippinesRegionIlocos RegionProvinceIlocos NorteDistrict 1st districtFoundedFebruary 14, 1954Barangays16 (see Barangays)Government

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• TypeSangguniang Bayan • MayorRafael Ralph L. Benemerito II • Vice MayorBingbong Calvan • RepresentativeFerdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos III • Municipal Council

Members

Ferdinand R. Garvida
Reynald M. Garvida
Emilen G. Sales
Maindryann A. Sales
Wilfred C. Ubasa
Rajan Christian L. Benemerito
Efren B. Cimatu Sr.
Joseph P. Caliw-Caliw

• Electorate18,452 voters (2022)Area

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• Total194.90 km² (75.25 sq mi)Elevation

92 m (302 ft)Highest elevation

1,295 m (4,249 ft)Lowest elevation

0 m (0 ft)Population

(2020 census)^[3]

• Total25,098 • Density130/km² (330/sq mi) • Households

6,690Economy

• Income class4th municipal income class • Poverty incidence

5.68

% (2018)^[4] • Revenue₱ 182 million (2020) • Assets₱ 569.7 million (2020) • Expenditure₱ 220 million (2020) • Liabilities₱ 277.3 million (2020)Service provider

• ElectricityIlocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)Time zone UTC+8 (PST)ZIP code

2919

PSGC

012815000

IDD : area code +63 (0)77Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog

Pagudpud, officially the Municipality of Pagudpud (Ilocano: Ili ti Pagudpud; Filipino: Bayan ng Pagudpud), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,098 people.^[3]

It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island and a popular tourist destination because of its resorts and beaches. In addition to tourism, people also make their living through farming, fishing and subsistence retailing. Recently, many windmills are erected in Barangay Caparispisan.

History

Pagudpud was made a municipality on 14 February 1954^[5] through the leadership of Constante Benemerito. It was Rafael "Totoy" Benemerito, son of Constante, who spearheaded the establishment of the first municipal hall, municipal health center, public plaza, and public market. It had previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui.

Geography

Pagudpud lies 74 kilometres (46 mi) north of Laoag City, the provincial capital, and 561 kilometres (349 mi) north of Manila. Maira-ira Beach is the northernmost tip of Luzon Island, located at 18°33′34″N 120°47′15″E / 18.55944°N 120.78750°E / 18.55944; 120.78750 on the Luzon Strait.

The town's topography includes mountains, hills, valleys and flat coastal land.

Barangays

Pagudpud is politically divided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

There are 2 barangays that are considered urban (highlighted in bold) and 3 barangays that are considered the eastern part (highlited in italic.

Aggasi
Baduang
Balaoi
Burayoc
Caparispisan
Caunayan
Dampig
Ligaya
Pancian
Pasaleng
Poblacion 1
Poblacion 2
Saguigui
Saud
Subec
Tarrag

Climate

Climate data for Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31 (88)	32 (90)	33 (91)	34 (93)	34 (93)	34 (93)	33 (91)	32 (90)	32 (90)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	33 (91)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	19 (66)	20 (68)	21 (70)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	6.2 (0.24)	11.7 (0.46)	10.1 (0.40)	14 (0.6)	192.7 (7.59)	258.9 (10.19)	470.9 (18.54)	475.9 (18.74)	405.7 (15.97)	92.5 (3.64)	44.8 (1.76)	2 (0.1)	1,985.4 (78.23)
Average rainy days	3	2	2	2	12	15	20	20	17	10	6	3	112
Source: World Weather Online^[6]

Demographics

Population census of Pagudpud

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	8,702	—
1970	11,283	+2.63%
1975	12,388	+1.89%
1980	13,675	+2.00%
1990	16,558	+1.93%
1995	17,168	+0.68%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2000	19,315	+2.56%
2007	20,385	+0.75%
2010	21,877	+2.60%
2015	23,770	+1.59%
2020	25,098	+1.07%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Pagudpud was 25,098 people,^[3] with a density of 130 inhabitants per square kilometre or 340 inhabitants per square mile.

Religion

Roman Catholicism is the major religion in Pagudpud. Yet, there's also increasing numbers of members of other Christian Denominations such as Jehovah's Witnesses (with two congregations) and Iglesia ni Cristo. Islam, brought by Muslim immigrants, is also practiced in Pagudpud.

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Pagudpud

Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[11]^[12]
^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]

Government

Local government

Pagudpud, 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
(2019–2022)^[19]
Position	Name
Congressman	Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos III
Mayor	Rafael Ralph L. Benemerito Jr.
Vice-Mayor	Bingbong Calvan
Councilors	Rex Constantino S. Benemerito II
	Efren Cimatu Jr.
	Imee B. Llanes
	Nestor Asuncion
	Nathaniel Edu
	Mercy Carizal
	Rey Garvida
	Melvin Viernes

Municipal seal

Blue, Red, Yellow, and White, reflection of the colors of the Philippines 1954, the year Pagudpud was founded
Coconut Tree and Ricefield, represents as farming as one of the economic resources of the town, with coconut, palay and vegetables as its major products
Waterfall, represents Mabogobog falls, which is the source of a Mini Hydro Power Plant.
Mountain, Tree and Logs, represents the forestry resources of the town
Fish and Shrimps, represents its marine resources
Shell with Pearl, symbolizes the tourism potential of the town which is famous for its white beaches
North Star, stands for the location of the town of Pagudpud, which is in the northern tip of the Province.

Transportation

By land, Pagudpud is approximately a 90-minute bus ride from Laoag City. Several bus lines serve the Manila-Laoag route, namely Partas, Florida, Farinas, and Maria de Leon among others. Some bus lines serve also the Pan-Philippine highway, the Asian Highway ends here for Taiwan the 27th Nation, dropping by in Pagudpud, namely Chona Patrick, GMW, St. Joseph, Gabriel, and the Pan-Philippine highway route buses of Maria de Leon and Florida.

Gallery

Kabigan Falls in Pagudpud
Sunset at Burayoc Point at the juncture of Saud Beach near Pagudpud Rinnovati.
Saud Beach near Apo Idon resort. The Northwind Power windmills in neighboring Bangui can be seen in the distance.
The Patapat Viaduct

References

^ Municipality of Pagudpud | (DILG)
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^ "Pagudpud, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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