Ilagan

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Template:Infobox Philippine municipality Ilagan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. 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 cityhood will make the second largest city in the Philippines next to Davao City, and the largest city in Luzon Island replacing Quezon City in its ranking in terms of land area. But the plebicite which was held on March 14, 1999 turned down its bid for cityhood under the Administration of former Mayor Mercedes P. Uy.

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 (3) years, starting from June 30 of an election year. No local elective official shall serve for more than three (3) 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.

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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 kms. Tuguegarao and 410 kilometers from Metro Manila linked by a national highway via Sta. 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 34% 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.

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 (7) 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.

Jeep and Tricycle Body Building

There are five (5) jeepney assembly shops and four (4) tricycle sidecar maker which responds to the increasing need for transportation service in the municipality.

Commerce and Trade

Ilagan have two (2) 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.

Infrastructure

Transportation

There are 29.313 km. of concrete out of 24.56 kms. Of national growth that passes through the municipality. Other road networks are 33,005 kms. provincial roads, 8,909 municipal streets and 269,713 kms. of barangay roads.

Ilagan is accessible by all means of land transportation. From the Poblacion to the 91 barangays and five (5) 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 PLDTand 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 (2) local publications aside from tabloids of national circulation.

Power

Residencial 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.

# Barangays Captains SK Chairperson Land Area
(has.) 		Population
(2000)
1 Alibagu
2 Alinguigan 1st
3 Alinguigan 2nd
4 Alinguigan 3rd
5 Anggasian
6 Arusip
7 Baculud Along Balisi
8 Bagong Silang
9 Bagumbayan
10 Baligatan Violeta Buraga
11 Ballacong
12 Bangag
13 Batong Labang
14 Bigao
15 Bliss Village
16 Cabannugan 1st
17 Cabannugan 2nd
18 Cabecera 2 (Dappat)
19 Cabecera 3
20 Cabecera 4 (San Manuel)
21 Cabecera 5 (Baribad)
22 Cabecera 6 & 24 (Villa Marcos)
23 Cabecera 7 (Nangalisan)
24 Cabecera 8 (Sta. Maria)
25 Cabecera 9 & 11 (Capogotan)
26 Cabecera 10 (Lupigui)
27 Cabecera 14 & 16 (Casilagan)
28 Cabecera 17 & 21 (San Rafael)
29 Cabecera 19 (Villa Suerte)
30 Cabecera 22 (Sablang)
31 Cabecera 23 (San Francisco)
32 Cabecera 25
33 Cabecera 27 (Abuan)
34 Cadu
35 Carikkikan Norte
36 Carikkikan Sur
37 Calamagui 1st
38 Calamagui 2nd
39 Camunatan
40 Capelan
41 Capo
42 Centro Poblacion
43 Centro San Antonio
44 Fugu
45 Fuyo
46 Gayong-gayong Norte
47 Gayong-gayong Sur
48 Guinatan
49 Lullutan
50 Malalam
51 Malasin
52 Manaring
53 Mangcram
54 Marana 1st
55 Marana 2nd
56 Marana 3rd
57 Minabang
58 Morado
59 Naguilian Norte
60 Naguilian Sur
61 Namnama
62 Nanaguan
63 Osmeña (Sinippil)
64 Paliueg
65 Pasa
66 Pilar
67 Quimalabasa
68 Rang-ayan
69 Rugao
70 Salindingan
71 San Andres (Angarilla)
72 San Felipe
73 San Ignacio (Canapi)
74 San Isidro
75 San Juan
76 San Lorenzo
77 San Pablo
78 San Rodrigo
79 San Vicente
80 Sta. Barbara
81 Sta. Catalina
82 Sta. Isabel Norte
83 Sta. Isabel Sur
84 Sta. Victoria
85 Sto. Tomas
86 Siffu
87 Sindon Bayabo
88 Sindon Maride
89 Sipay
90 Tangcul
91 Villa Imelda

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, 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
  • Isabela National High School
  • Isabela Polytechnic Cooperative College
  • Isabela School of Arts and Trades
  • Isabela State University
  • Saint Ferdinand College
  • San Antonio Agro-Industrial Vocational High School
  • STI Ilagan

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 Angel Radio
  • DWRC Hot FM

Local TV Stations

Cable TV/Satellite Stations

  • Polaris Cable TV
  • Digna Cable TV

Local Newspaper

  • The Valley Times Press

External links


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