Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,341 people.[3]

Tadian
Municipality of Tadian
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Official seal of Tadian
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
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorConstito S. Masweng
 • Vice MayorAlfonso D. Polan
 • RepresentativeMaximo Y. Dalug Jr.
 • Electorate12,591 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total145.20 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
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total19,341
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
 • Households
4,484
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.08
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 107.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 221.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 91.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 56.05 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2620
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)74
Native languagesKankanaey
Balangao
Bontoc
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitetadian.gov.ph

Tadian is 39 kilometres (24 mi) from provincial capital Bontoc and 398 kilometres (247 mi) from Manila.

History edit

Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian.[5] Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.[6]

Geography edit

Barangays edit

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 edit

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)[7]

Demographics edit

Population census of Tadian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 56—    
1918 4,116+33.17%
1939 8,072+3.26%
1948 8,070−0.00%
1960 10,378+2.12%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 12,833+2.14%
1975 12,777−0.09%
1980 13,581+1.23%
1990 14,369+0.57%
1995 16,482+2.60%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 18,227+2.18%
2007 17,148−0.84%
2010 20,689+7.07%
2015 19,389−1.23%
2020 19,341−0.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

Economy edit


Government edit

Local government edit

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 edit

Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022):[19]

  • Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
  • Mayor: Constito S. Masweng
  • Vice-Mayor: Alfonso D. Polan
  • Councilors:
    • William S. Ladiong
    • John P. Malamnao Jr.
    • Jayne D. Saong
    • George C. Bisen Jr.
    • Texter Jack L. Taclobao
    • Johnson W. Balaoas
    • Louie S. Buned
    • Junifer K. Kidit Sr.

See also edit

References edit

  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.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Tadian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Province of Mountain Province". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2022.

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