Everything about Ilagan totally explained
Ilagan is a 1st class
municipality in the
province of
Isabela,
Philippines (Latitude: 17° 4' 60 N, Longitude: 121° 49' 60 E). It is the capital
municipality and the largest town of
Isabela (both land area and total population), located at the junction of the
Cagayan and
Pinacanauan Rivers. According to the
2000 census, it has a population of 119,990 people in 24,085 households.
The conversion of
Ilagan,
Isabela on
February 2,
1998 (RA 8474) for citihood will make the largest city in the
province. But the plebiscite which was held on
March 14,
1999 turned down its bid for citihood under the Administration of former
Mayor Mercedes P. Uy. The majority of the people voted 'no' in that historic event.
Government
The
municipal government is headed by the
Mayor who exercises general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services and activities of the municipal government. The
Municipal Council (Sanggunian Bayan) serves as the legislative arm of the
municipality. The Council is mandated by law to enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the welfare of inhabitants of the
municipality. The council has 11 members composed of the
Vice Mayor as Presiding Officer, eight councilors (Sangguniang Bayan Members), the head of the
Association of Barangay Captains and the head of
Youth Council (
Sanggunian Kabataan Federation). The term of office of all local elective officials (except barangay and youth council) elected is three years, starting from June 30 of an election year. No local elective official shall serve for more than three consecutive terms in the same position.
A
barangay is headed by a
barangay captain who also serves a common arbiter to judge or decide a dispute among residents. The
barangay council is composed of the
barangay captain, who is also the presiding officer and
councilors also known as kagawads. The
municipality had an
Association of Barangay Captains. The head of the association is known as
ABC President and is elected amongst
barangay captains through a concession or majority vote. The
ABC President automatically earns the rank of
municipal councilor.
A
barangay also had a similar council called
Sanggunian Kabataan (Youth Council) composed of members called SK members and one presiding officer called an
SK Chairperson. The
municipality had an association of youth councils called the
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation. The head of the association is known as
SK Federation President and is elected amongst youth council leaders through a concession or majority vote. The
SK Federation President automatically earns the rank of municipal councilor.
*Based on
Elections in the Philippines,
Commission on Elections.
Physical Features
Ilagan is located on the central portion of the
province. It is bounded on the
North by the Municipality of
Tumauini,
West by the Municipality of
Quirino,
Northwest by the Municipality of
Divilacan and the
Pacific Ocean;
Southeast by the Municipality of
San Mariano.
Ilagan is approximately 96
km.
Tuguegarao and 397
kilometers from
Metro Manila linked by a national highway via
Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.
Land
Of the total 1,166.26
km.
sq. land area of
Ilagan, 31
% are
agricultural, 36
% are forest areas and the remaining 33
% are build-up areas and open grassland that are available for industrial, commercial and residential use.
As agriculture-based
municipality,
Ilagan produces ample supply of
corn,
rice,
vegetables and
legumes. Fruits like
banana is a
year round product especially in the mountainous areas of the
municipality.
Ilagan, also, produces seasonal fruits such as
mangoes and
pomelo.
Ilagan has rich forest resources. Tracks of forest land is strictly protected by the authorities like the Depart of Environment and Natural Resoures (DENR), NGOs and the Local Government Unit.
Human
The rapid increase of population in
Ilagan is attributed to the current growth in economic activities especially in the sectors of Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Housing.
Statistics from
National Statistics Office
showed that
Ilagan had a total population of 79, 336 in
1990 and 99, 120 in
1995 with annual growth rate 2.5
%. At present, the total population of Ilagan is 121,390. Using the projected annual growth rate of 2.5
%, the population is expected to be 121.097 in
1999, 123,821 in
2000 and 126,606 in
2001.
Socio-Economic Features
Industries
Furniture
Ilagan’s major industry is
furniture. Located along
National Highway in Barangay Alinguigan 2nd & 3rd, furnitures are made of quality
narra woods. These barangays of Alinguigan 2nd and Alinguigan 3rd are comprises the so-called
Butaka City of Ilagan, wherein the
Giant Butaka of the Philippines was recorded in the
Guinness Book of World Records.
Food & Beverage
There are several food & beverage establishments in the
municipality. The largest of which is the
Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines plant for soft drinks and
Jack Confectionery a wine fermentation plant. There are 15 bakeries/bakeshops and one ice cream/ice drop processor.
Agri-support Activities
Most of the industries in the town are agri-based. For the past ten years, there has been a great number of local investment on
poultry and hog raising industry. Presently, there are seven poultry contract growers and 33 small and medium scale hog raisers.
Other support facilities are warehouses and mini-rice mill located in the different
barangays of the town which support the farmers storage needs during harvest season.p9upu9
Jeep and Tricycle Body Building
There are five jeepney assembly shops and four tricycle sidecar maker which responds to the increasing need for transportation service in the municipality.
Commerce and Trade
Ilagan have two public markets: the
Pamilihang Bayan ng Ilagan located at Centro in Poblacion and the newly constructed multi-million
New Ilagan Public Market complex in Baligatan. The increasing number of market goers coming from within the town and adjacent
municipalities prompted the municipal officials to contract modern market.
The
AM City Complex in Alibagu will be soon to open in the municipality that will open new doors to commerce and trade.
Infrastructure
Transportation
There are 29.313
km of concrete out of 24.56
km. Of national growth that passes through the
municipality. Other road networks are 33,005
km provincial roads, 8,909 municipal streets and 269,713
km of
barangay roads.
Ilagan is accessible by all means of land transportation. From the Poblacion to the 91 barangays and five adjacent municipalities. The regular jeepneys trips from 6:00
am to 8:00
pm while tricycle trips for 24 hours.
There are terminals of 5 transport companies with air-con buses in the Poblacion while other buses passes by to and from
Tuguegarao and
Manila.
Communication/Facilities
Major communication facilities in
Ilagan are provided by
PLDT and
Philippine Postal Corporation Companies such as
RCPI,
PT&T,
Digitel,
Smart Communications,
Globe Telecom,
Sun Cellular and Bureau of Telecom are among those serving in the increasing for telecommunication service.
As well as, there are two local publications aside from
tabloids of national circulation.
Power
Residential areas and establishments in
Ilagan source their energy needs from Isabela Electric Cooperative (ISELCO) II. Based on MPDO record, 63 out of 91
barangays are energized.
Barangays
Ilagan,
Isabela is politically subdivided into 91
barangays.
Ilagan has the most number of
barangays in the
province of
Isabela. With registered voters of approximately 72,000 as of
2007.
- Alibagu
- Alinguigan 1st
- Alinguigan 2nd
- Alinguigan 3rd
- Anggasian
- Arusip
- Baculud
- Bagong Silang
- Bagumbayan
- Baligatan
- Ballacong
- Bangag
- Batong Labang
- Bigao
- Bliss Village
- Cabannugan 1st
- Cabannugan 2nd
- Cabecera 2 (Dappat)
- Cabecera 3
- Cabecera 4 (San Manuel)
- Cabecera 5 (Baribad)
- Cabecera 6 & 24 (Villa Marcos)
- Cabecera 7 (Nangalisan)
- Cabecera 8 (Sta. Maria)
- Cabecera 9 & 11 (Capogotan)
- Cabecera 10 (Lupigui)
- Cabecera 14 & 16 (Casilagan)
- Cabecera 17 & 21 (San Rafael)
- Cabecera 19 (Villa Suerte)
- Cabecera 22 (Sablang)
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Cabecera 23 (San Francisco)
Cabecera 25
Cabecera 27 (Abuan)
Cadu
Carikkikan Norte
Carikkikan Sur
Calamagui 1st
Calamagui 2nd
Camunatan
Capelan
Capo
Centro Poblacion
Centro San Antonio
Fugu
Fuyo
Gayong-gayong Norte
Gayong-gayong Sur
Guinatan
Lullutan
Malalam
Malasin
Manaring
Mangcuram
Marana 1st
Marana 2nd
Marana 3rd
Minabang
Morado
Naguilian Norte
Naguilian Sur
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Namnama
Nanaguan
Osmeña (Sinippil)
Paliueg
Pasa
Pilar
Quimalabasa
Rang-ayan
Rugao
Salindingan
San Andres (Angarilla)
San Felipe
San Ignacio (Canapi)
San Isidro
San Juan
San Lorenzo
San Pablo
San Rodrigo
San Vicente
Sta. Barbara
Sta. Catalina
Sta. Isabel Norte
Sta. Isabel Sur
Sta. Victoria
Sto. Tomas
Siffu
Sindon Bayabo
Sindon Maride
Sipay
Tangcul
Villa Imelda
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Education, Culture and Sports
Ilagan is the center of education in its neighboring municipalities of
Tumauini,
Gamu,
Roxas,
Quirino,
Naguilian and
Delfin Albano in the
Province of
Isabela. Ilagan houses the
Isabela State University, some colleges and other educational institutions.
It is the center of the first cooperative college in Asia Pacific, the
Isabela Polytechnic Cooperative College.
List of different educational institutions in
Ilagan,
Isabela
Albano Colleges
Central Isabela Christian Academy
Chronicles Institute of Isabela
Chung Hua Institute
Colegio de Ilagan
Ilagan Sports High School
Isabela National High School
Isabela Polytechnic Cooperative College
Isabela School of Arts and Trades
Isabela Unified School
Isabela State University
Saint Ferdinand College
San Antonio Agro-Industrial Vocational High School
Systems Technology Institute
Ilagan was the venue of the Palarong Pambansa 1993 at the Isabela Sports Complex in barangay Alibagu. The complex was constructed during the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos.
Media Networks
AM/FM Radio Stations
DZYI (711 kHz)Angel Radio
DWRC Hot FM
Local TV Stations
DZZN TV 4 National Broadcasting Network
Cable TV/Satellite Stations
Polaris Cable Vision, Inc.
Digna Abad Galura (1888 Cable TV Network)
Antonio E. Diongzon (Parabola Enterprises)
Orlando N. Dalit, Sr. (Sta. Isabel Cable TV System)
Local Newspaper
The Valley Times Press
Northern Sierra Madre ExpressFurther Information
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