Piddig
Piddig, officially the Municipality of Piddig (Ilocano: Ili ti Piddig; Filipino: Bayan ng Piddig) is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,475 people.
Piddig | |
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| Municipality of Piddig | |
View of the Saint Anne Parish Church from the church patio | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Ilocos Norte with Piddig highlighted | |
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Piddig Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 18°09′53″N 120°43′02″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen |
| • Vice Mayor | Edwin E. Salazar |
| • Representative | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 15,059 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 216.20 km2 (83.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 954 m (3,130 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 22,475 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,487 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.59 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 246.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 727.3 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 153.7 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 225.1 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2912 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
The town is known for its role in the Basi Revolt, led by Pedro Mateo, a native of Piddig. Today, Piddig is known for its basi and for their sariwagwag, a dish made out of gabi leaves with fresh shrimps that are freshly gathered from their rich river. The municipio (town hall) is located on top of a hill offering panoramic views of fields and mountains.
Piddig is the birthplace of Teófilo Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer who is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal, and the first Filipino to win multiple medals.