Tadian

Municipality in Mountain Province, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,073 people.[5]

Elevation
1,142 m (3,747 ft)
Lowestelevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
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Tadian
Municipality of Tadian, Municipality of Kayan, Municipal District of Kayan
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Tadian is located in Philippines
Tadian
Tadian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°59′46″N 120°49′15″E
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. Dalog Jr.
  Electorate12,340 voters (2025)
Area
  Total
145.20 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
 (2024 census)[3]
  Total
18,073
  Density124.47/km2 (322.38/sq mi)
  Households
4,484
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
7.91
% (2021)[4]
  Revenue154 million (2022)
  Assets387.2 million (2022)
  Expenditure116.9 million (2022)
  Liabilities83.79 million (2022)
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
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History

Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian.[6] Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.[7]

Geography

Tadian is situated 35.92 kilometres (22.32 mi) from the provincial capital Bontoc, and 369.40 kilometres (229.53 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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

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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)[8]
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Demographics

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Economy

Poverty incidence of Tadian

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.62
2003
34.33
2006
23.90
2009
36.17
2012
21.63
2015
31.61
2018
18.08
2021
7.91

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Government

Local government

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

Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022):[22]

  • 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.

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[23] These are Tadian I Schools District Office, and Tadian II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abungo Elementary School
  • Balaoa Elementary School
  • Banaao Elementary School
  • Bantey Elementary School
  • Batayan Elementary School
  • Bunga Elementary School
  • Cabunagan Primary School
  • Cadad-anan Elementary School
  • Dacudac Elementary School
  • Cagubatan Elementary School
  • Duagan Elementary School
  • Ilang Primary School
  • Kayan East Elementary School
  • Kayan Elementary School
  • Lenga Elementary School
  • Lubon Elementary School
  • Mabalite Elementary School
  • Maket-an Elementary School
  • Masla Adventist Multigrade School
  • Masla Elementary School
  • New LubonElementary School
  • Pandayan Elementary School
  • Saint Michael and All Angels Church
  • Sayapot Elementary School
  • Sumadel Elementary School
  • Tadian Central School
  • Tadian Elementary School
  • Tue Elementary School
  • Vicente Pe Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Am-am National High School
  • Balaoa National High School
  • Bunga National High School
  • Cagubatan National High School
  • Dacudac National High School
  • Holy Rosary High School
  • Lubon National High School
  • Lubon National High School - Mabalite Extension
  • Masla National High School
  • Subaba National High School
  • Tadian School of Arts and Trades

Higher educational institution

See also

References

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