Tadian
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Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,073 people.
History
Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian. Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.
Geography
Tadian is situated 35.92 kilometres (22.32mi) from the provincial capital Bontoc, and 369.40 kilometres (229.53mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Tadian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Balaoa
- Banaao
- Bantey
- Batayan
- Bunga
- Cadad-anan
- Cagubatan
- Dacudac
- Duagan
- Kayan East
- Kayan West
- Lenga
- Lubon (Lub-ong)
- Mabalite
- Masla
- Pandayan
- Poblacion
- Sumadel
- Tue
Climate
| Climate data for Tadian, Mountain Province | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 20 (68) | 22 (72) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13 (55) | 13 (55) | 14 (57) | 16 (61) | 17 (63) | 18 (64) | 17 (63) | 18 (64) | 17 (63) | 16 (61) | 15 (59) | 14 (57) | 16 (60) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 35 (1.4) | 46 (1.8) | 63 (2.5) | 117 (4.6) | 402 (15.8) | 400 (15.7) | 441 (17.4) | 471 (18.5) | 440 (17.3) | 258 (10.2) | 94 (3.7) | 68 (2.7) | 2,835 (111.6) |
| Average rainy days | 9.9 | 19.5 | 13.9 | 18.9 | 26.0 | 27.3 | 28.9 | 28.5 | 26.1 | 19.7 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 246 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Population census of Tadian | ||
| YearPop.±% p.a.190356—19184,116+33.17%19398,072+3.26%19488,070−0.00%196010,378+2.12%197012,833+2.14% | YearPop.±% p.a.197512,777−0.09%198013,581+1.23%199014,369+0.57%199516,482+2.60%200018,227+2.18%200717,148−0.84% | YearPop.±% p.a.201020,689+7.07%201519,389−1.23%202019,341−0.05%202418,073−1.61% |
| 1903 | 56 | — |
| 1918 | 4,116 | +33.17% |
| 1939 | 8,072 | +3.26% |
| 1948 | 8,070 | −0.00% |
| 1960 | 10,378 | +2.12% |
| 1970 | 12,833 | +2.14% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1975 | 12,777 | −0.09% |
| 1980 | 13,581 | +1.23% |
| 1990 | 14,369 | +0.57% |
| 1995 | 16,482 | +2.60% |
| 2000 | 18,227 | +2.18% |
| 2007 | 17,148 | −0.84% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2010 | 20,689 | +7.07% |
| 2015 | 19,389 | −1.23% |
| 2020 | 19,341 | −0.05% |
| 2024 | 18,073 | −1.61% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
In the 2024 census, the population of Tadian was 18,073 people, with a density of 120 inhabitants per square kilometer or 310 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Tadian
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Tadian's economy relies on agriculture. The primary agricultural sources of Tadian are rice, root crops, and highland vegetables. Tadian raises poultry and swine to supplement rural incomes. The DTI established a community market in Tadian.
Government
Local government
Tadian, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Maximo Y. Dalog Jr. |
| Mayor | Constito S. Masweng |
| Vice-Mayor | George C. Bisen Jr. |
| Councilors | Juniper K. Kidit Sr. |
| Adolf D. Balangoy | |
| Bernard G. Buned | |
| John P. Malamnao Jr. | |
| Joel P. Atipen | |
| Valeria P. Gullod | |
| Edmund D. Cawalo | |
| Rey A. Adeban |
Education
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are Tadian I Schools District Office, and Tadian II Schools District Office.
Primary and elementary schools
- Abungo Elementary School
- Balaoa Elementary School
- Banaao Elementary School
- Bantey Elementary School
- Batayan Elementary School
- Bunga Elementary School
- Cabunagan Primary School
- Cadad-anan Elementary School
- Dacudac Elementary School
- Cagubatan Elementary School
- Duagan Elementary School
- Ilang Primary School
- Kayan East Elementary School
- Kayan Elementary School
- Lenga Elementary School
- Lubon Elementary School
- Mabalite Elementary School
- Maket-an Elementary School
- Masla Adventist Multigrade School
- Masla Elementary School
- New LubonElementary School
- Pandayan Elementary School
- Saint Michael and All Angels Church
- Sayapot Elementary School
- Sumadel Elementary School
- Tadian Central School
- Tadian Elementary School
- Tue Elementary School
- Vicente Pe Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Am-am National High School
- Balaoa National High School
- Bunga National High School
- Cagubatan National High School
- Dacudac National High School
- Holy Rosary High School
- Lubon National High School
- Lubon National High School - Mabalite Extension
- Masla National High School
- Subaba National High School
- Tadian School of Arts and Trades