Country Philippines District 1st District Barangays Area 159.3 km² Province Ilocos Norte | Region Ilocos (Region I) Founded May 16, 1983 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Local time Thursday 2:09 PM Dialling code 77 | |
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Adams is a fifth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,792 people.
Contents
- Map of Adams Ilocos Norte Philippines
- Geography
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Economy
- Local government
- Government seal
- Tourism
- Festivals
- Cuisine
- References
Map of Adams, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Geography
Adams is located in the northern coast of the Province of Ilocos Norte. The municipality of Adams is seated about 46 km north from Laoag City. It is border by Pagudpud and Santa Praxedes in the north, Calanasan in the east, Dumalneg in the west and Vintar in the south. The road to the town can access mainly from Brgy. Pancian, Pagudpud. The geographic coordinates of Adams are 18° 28' 0 N, 120° 54' 0 E. Its villages are far from each other mainly the Sitio Bucarot, located in the other side of the mountain from the poblacion of Adams and it takes three hours of hiking to get in there. It can also access by motorcycle, but not for Tricycle or Four Wheels.
Barangay(s)
Adams is composed of only one barangay: Adams Proper. However, it is proposed to be divided into five Barangays:
Proposed Barangays:
Note: Sitio Bucarot is still a dispute territory between Adams, Ilocos Norte, and Calanasan, Apayao. Currently because of the issue, there are two Barangay Halls, two basketball courts and other government buildings situated in Sitio Bucarot. [1]
Demographics
In the 2015 census, the population of Adams, Ilocos Norte, was 1,792 people, with a density of 11 inhabitants per square kilometre or 28 inhabitants per square mile.
Adams' population is a mixture of different tribes like Yapayaos, Immallods, Kankanaeys, Bago and Ilocanos.
Economy
Local products produced include:
Local government
As of the term 2013-2016, these are the elected officials of Adams:
Government seal
Shield , derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte
The Seal as a Whole, its white background speaks of the people’s simple way of living; it further suggest that their lifestyle are not yet blemished nor corrupted by civilization and modernization.
Mountain Ranges, Verdant Field and River, show the topography of the place as a potential source of wealth and livelihood.
Mountain Ranges, depict the lofty ideals and the high hopes of the people for a progressive and attractive place to live in.
Tourism
Adams is composed of 18 waterfalls and 10 hanging bridges, including:
Festivals
Cuisine
Local foods include balbollosa (wild eggplant), ubog (rattan shoots), chicken with cardis, aba (gabi), kukutit (crushed crablets), fried frogs, kiwet (eel) and salads. There's also tapuey (rice wine) and Bugnay (fruit wine).