Adams, Ilocos Norte
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Adams, officially the Municipality of Adams ( ilo, Ili ti Adams; tl, Bayan ng Adams), is a 5th class
municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the
province A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman '' provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions ou ...
of
Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte, officially the Province of Ilocos Norte ( ilo, Probinsia ti Ilocos Norte; tl, Lalawigan ng Ilocos Norte), is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. Its capital is Laoag City, located in the northwest corner ...
,
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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,189 people.


Geography

Adams is located in the northern part of the province. It is bordered by Pagudpud in the north, by Santa Praxedes, Cagayan in the northeast, Calanasan, Apayao in the east,
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in the west and Vintar in the south. Road access to the municipality is mainly from
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Pancian in Pagudpud, and can be reached only by motorcycle, not by
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s or four-wheeled vehicles. Adams' villages are far from each other, with Sitio Bucarot as the farthest, located on the side of the mountain away from the ''población''. It takes about three hours of hiking to get there.
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Bucarot is still disputed territory between Adams and Calanasan, Apayao. Due to this, the place has government buildings from both municipalities.


Barangay

This barangay is headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Adams is composed of only one
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. * Adams Proper


Climate


Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Adams, Ilocos Norte, was 2,189 people, with a density of . Adams' population is a mixture of different tribes like Ilocanos, Yapayaos, Immallods, Kankanaeys, and Bago.


Economy

Local products produced in Adams include: *Saplid - local for soft broom *Wine - just like Tapuey or rice wine *Tropical wine - it depends on the season. Example of fruit wine is Bugnay Wine.


Government

Adams, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of
Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte, officially the Province of Ilocos Norte ( ilo, Probinsia ti Ilocos Norte; tl, Lalawigan ng Ilocos Norte), is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. Its capital is Laoag City, located in the northwest corner ...
, 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


Municipal seal

The seal and its white background speaks of the people's simple way of living; it further suggests that their lifestyle is not blemished nor corrupted by civilization and modernization. The shield was derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte. The mountain range and the verdant field and river show the topography of the place as a potential source of wealth and livelihood. The mountain ranges also symbolizes the lofty ideals and the high hopes of the people for making Adams a progressive and attractive place to live in.


Attractions

Adams has 18 waterfalls and 10 hanging bridges, including: *Maligligay Falls *Mareprep Falls *Anuplig Falls - considered the premier falls in Adams *Inuwayan Falls *Cabacan Falls *Anat Falls *Kanayupan Falls *Abbas Falls *Aki Falls - Y-shaped falls *Adams' Hanging Bridge - the longest
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in Ilocos Norte *Bolo River - known for its crystal waters *Avis Falls


Culture


Cuisine

Local food 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).


Festivals

*Tadek- Bagat Festival is celebrated on April 16–18 where it presents songs and dances of the different tribes of Adams. *Foundation Day of Adams is celebrated annually on May 16.


References


External links

* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System
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