Dumalneg
Municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg (Ilocano: Ili ti Dumalneg; Filipino: Bayan ng Dumalneg), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,452 people.[5]
Dumalneg | |
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| Municipality of Dumalneg | |
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Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Ilocos Norte with Dumalneg highlighted | |
.svg)  Dumalneg Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 18°31′18″N 120°48′42″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 4 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Francisco R. Espiritu Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Fraincess Kwyn Espiritu |
| • Representative | Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos III |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 2,177 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.48 km2 (34.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 995 m (3,264 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 3,452 |
| • Density | 39.01/km2 (101.0/sq mi) |
| • Households | 687 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.07 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 129.4 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 391.7 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 83.03 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 40.02 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2921 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
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.[6] 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.
Dumalneg is situated 71.24 kilometres (44.27 mi) from the provincial capital Laoag, and 556.75 kilometres (345.95 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
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.[7]
Climate
| Climate data for Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55 (2.2) |
41 (1.6) |
37 (1.5) |
41 (1.6) |
184 (7.2) |
215 (8.5) |
261 (10.3) |
256 (10.1) |
245 (9.6) |
216 (8.5) |
142 (5.6) |
129 (5.1) |
1,822 (71.8) |
| Average rainy days | 14.1 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 | 18.2 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 222.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 322 | — |
| 1948 | 454 | +3.89% |
| 1960 | 554 | +1.67% |
| 1970 | 435 | −2.39% |
| 1975 | 570 | +5.57% |
| 1980 | 602 | +1.10% |
| 1990 | 828 | +3.24% |
| 1995 | 1,109 | +5.63% |
| 2000 | 1,486 | +6.47% |
| 2007 | 1,716 | +2.00% |
| 2010 | 1,814 | +2.04% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | +9.68% |
| 2020 | 3,087 | +0.98% |
| 2024 | 3,452 | +2.72% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,452 people,[12] with a density of 39 inhabitants per square kilometre or 100 inhabitants per square mile.
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.[13]
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
Dumalneg, 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
| 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.[23]
Elementary schools
- Dumalneg Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
Secondary school
- Dumalneg National High School