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Lidlidda

Lidlidda, officially the Municipality of Lidlidda (Ilocano: Ili ti Lidlidda; Filipino: Bayan ng Lidlidda), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,705 people.[3]

Lidlidda
Municipality
Municipality of Lidlidda
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Official seal of Lidlidda
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Map of Ilocos Sur with Lidlidda highlighted
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Lidlidda is located in Philippines
Lidlidda
Lidlidda
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°15′12″N 120°31′14″E / 17.2533°N 120.5206°E / 17.2533; 120.5206
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Lidlidda[*]Sherwin P. Tomas
 • Vice MayorJames S. Sacayanan
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate3,601 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
33.84 km2 (13.07 sq mi)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Highest elevation
497 m (1,631 ft)
Lowest elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
4,705
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
 • Households
1,072
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.33
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 56.18 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 667.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 76.57 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 29.65 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2723
PSGC
012911000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.lidlidda.gov.ph

It is home to the Lidlidda Protected Landscape, a protected area situated in the municipality's watershed.

Lidlidda is 64 kilometres (40 mi) from Vigan City and 361 kilometres (224 mi) from Manila.

History

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In the 1800s, there lived tribes called Agsalog (Igorot) in the East Hinterlands of Golot (Mountain Province). Some groups of these people were hospitable, while some were fierce fighters, head hunters, animal rustlers, robbers and the like which worsened the already impoverished state of their place. Tired of such constant inconveniences, the pacifist tribes decided to leave after holding a secret meeting. They grouped themselves into three: one group to head for the North, another to the South and the third to the West. The group that traveled to the west were the ones who reached the site of Lidlidda. Members of this group had such names as Conay, Caoas, Digay, Caoeng, San-E, Gumanab, Anggon, Calugay and others. After twenty days of hiking, they settled in a place that looked suitable for building homes, at a valley with grassy plains, a river along its sides, creeks, brooks, and wells. There were plenty of fish, wild animals and game for food. The surrounding hills and mountains were covered with tall trees and bamboo.

They made a begnas (fiesta) to express their gratitude to the god Kabunian. Three days after, they started digging and pulling the ledda (Thick tall grasses) to convert the land into rice paddies. As the population increased, residents started to search further places for resources. One time, a group of hunters saw smoke near the coast from atop of the mountains west of the place. Eager to see what was there, they hiked to the place. Suddenly they came to reach a street and houses. The people who inhabited the place were Ilokanos, who were also kind and friendly. An elderly rich man met them and told them of his great desire to visit their place to make friends and trade with them, as well as to educate and Christianize the tribe, which the latter accepted. The rich man along with his neighbors bundled some clothes, utensils, reading and writing materials and went with the hunters. After a few hours, they reached the top of ‘Baggiing Hill’ where they rested. The rich man anxiously asked how far more to go. A hunter stood and said, “Sir, our home is located there at the edge of that plain covered with those ‘Adu nga Ledda’ (many thick tall grasses)”. Then, they hurried down and in a few minutes reached the place. The natives came and welcomed them with a feast.

Geography

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Barangays

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Lidlidda is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Banucal
  • Bequi-Walin
  • Bugui
  • Calungbuyan
  • Carcarabasa
  • Labut
  • Poblacion Norte (Namatting)
  • Poblacion Sur (Surong)
  • San Vicente (Kamatliwan)
  • Suysuyan
  • Tay-ac

Climate

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Climate data for Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66) 		19
(66) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		19
(66) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 10
(0.4) 		10
(0.4) 		14
(0.6) 		23
(0.9) 		80
(3.1) 		103
(4.1) 		121
(4.8) 		111
(4.4) 		119
(4.7) 		144
(5.7) 		39
(1.5) 		15
(0.6) 		789
(31.2)
Average rainy days 5.2 3.9 6.2 9.1 18.5 21.4 22.9 19.8 19.8 16.2 10.5 6.1 159.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Lidlidda
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 1,510—    
1939 1,638+0.39%
1948 1,673+0.24%
1960 1,972+1.38%
1970 2,369+1.85%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1975 2,635+2.16%
1980 2,736+0.75%
1990 3,515+2.54%
1995 3,700+0.97%
2000 4,022+1.80%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 3,798−0.79%
2010 4,398+5.48%
2015 4,647+1.05%
2020 4,705+0.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, Lidlidda had a population of 4,705.[3] The population density was 140 inhabitants per square kilometre (360/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Lidlidda

10
20
30
40
2006
21.60
2009
17.27
2012
34.39
2015
11.08
2018
6.81
2021
19.33

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

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Lidlidda, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, 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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Sherwin P. Tomas
Vice-Mayor James S. Sacayanan
Councilors Yacelyn A. Andres
Arsenio D. Dagdag Jr.
Marlander D. Tawali
Billy T. Guibaoan Sr.
Jose C. Badongen Jr.
George D. Arreola
Ponciano D. Bagbaguen Jr.
John U. Quidangen

List of former chief executives

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Presidentes:

  • Manog Caoas (1908–1910)
  • Andan Domaoa (1911–1913)
  • Miguel Segundo (1914–1916)
  • Nardo Bagbaguen (1917–1919)
  • Miguel Segundo (1920–1922)
  • Cardo Sibanag (1923–1925)
  • Salioa Salib-O (1926–1928)
  • Manuel delos Santos (1929–1931)
  • Bonifacio Tawali (1932–1934)
  • Dan-E Segundo (1935–1937)
  • Elmem Manugan (1938–1940)

Municipal Mayors:

  • Basilio Bagbaguen (1941–1943)
  • Andan Domaoa (1944–1947)
  • Aurelio Baguso(1948–1955)
  • Alejo Arola (1956–1959)
  • Aurelio Baguso (1960–1967)
  • Tomas Galang(1968–1971)
  • Aurelio Baguso (1972–1974)
  • Teodoro Ang-Oay (1974–1979)
  • Romeo Baguso (1980 to May 28, 1991)
  • Ponciano Segundo (May 29, 1991 to June 30, 1992)
  • Jesus M. Sagay (July 1, 1992 – June 30, 2001)
  • Diokno M. Galang (July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2004)
  • Jesus M. Sagay (July 1, 2004 – )
  • Constante Segundo Sr.(July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2013)
  • Sherwin Tomas-

Annual events

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  • Lidlidda Day Celebration- being held every 6 January featuring the various cultural songs and dances, native delicacies, indigenous games, and many more, and is actively participated by all townspeople of Lidlidda that even our folks in far places try to find time to come home to personally witness and experience the gracefulness of the celebration. This wonderful event is usually a three-day affair and now popularly known as Buyag Celebration Indeed, the folks as Bago (or Bagbag-o)is now being recognized in the Ilocos and Philippine communities through this celebration, among other Bago cultural festivities entire North Luzon (Philippines).

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Lidlidda | (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 c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Lidlidda: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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