Ilagan, Isabela
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MUNICIPALITY OF ILAGAN
Province of Isabela
There are two version of Ilagans etymology. The more popular one is that Ilagan is an inversion of Nagali an Ibanag word Moved. This derivation was due to the transfer of the capital from its former site in Naguilian Baculod, a barrio across the Cagayan river to its present location for economic and security reasons. The second version is more probable. According to Fr. Julian Malumbres in his book La Historia del Isabela, the town derived its name from the word laga an Ibanag term fro smallpox which broke out perhaps at the time of its founding.
Shortly after Juan de Salcedo conquered Northern Luzon in 1587, Gov. Rodrigo de Penalosa sent Capt. Pablo de Carreon to explore Cagayan Valley as well as to establish missions in towns. Among the Spanish Missionaries who penetrated deeply into the region was P. Pedro Jimenez who founded Ilagan. In May 4, 1686 and converted the natives to Christianity. Ilagan was made the Capital of Cagayan Valley when Brig. Manuel Sanchez Mira was governor of the whole territory. Upon the separation of Isabela in May 01, 1856, Ilagan became the capital of the province.
Ilagan
was the scene of the 1763 revolt in Isabela led by Dabo and Marayag against the
collection of tribute, the enforcement of tobacco monopoly and other unbearable
abuses committed by the friars during the Spanish regime.
MUNICIPAL SEAL
The seal of Ilagan bears an inscription the name of the municipality and province in circle yellow-green. This symbolizes unity of all constituents pursuing a common goal.
The sun rays (golden yellow) represents the 91 barangays working towards development and progress. The yield stands for the protection of the major livelihood understandings of the municipality, the trees, cow and mountains represents agricultural and industrial sectors and the wave lines also represents the three rivers namely; Cagayan, Pinacanauan and Abuan traverses the municipality.
Date founded .. May 4, 1686
Classification .. 1st Class Municipality
Income (as of 1999) P99,619,626.19
Date of Festivities . May 26-31
Land Area (in km.2 ) .. 1,166.26 km.2
No. of Barangays ... 91
Population (as of 1999) .. 121,393
Urban 28,405
Rural 92,988
No. of Families 22,071
No. of households 20,232
No. of Establishments
Commercial . 1,877
Industrial .. 257
No. of Professionals 3,184
No. of Farmers .. 52,198
No. of Registered Voters 63,978
No. of Municipal Employees (regular) .. 350
Major products (agricultural) . Corn, rice, tobacco,
Legumes,
Major role Region 02 .. Primary Growth Center
Province Capital Town
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.
A. Land
Of the total 1,166.26 km.2 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 DENR, NGOs and the LGU.
B. 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.
NSO Statistics showed that Ilagan had a total population of 79,336 in 1990 & 99,120 in 1995 with annual growth rate 2.5%. At present, the total population of Ilagan is 121,39. Using the projected annual growth rate of 2.5%, the population is expected to be 121.097 in 999, 123,821 in 2000 and 126,606 in 2001.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES:
A. Industries
1. Furniture
Ilagans major industry is furniture. Located along National Highway in Barangay Alinguigan 2nd & 3rd, the furniture are made our of quality narra woods.
2. Food & Beverage
There are several food & beverage establishments in the municipality. The largest of which is the Coca-cola plant for soft drinks and Jack confectionery a wine fermentation plant. There are 15 bakeries/bakeshops and one ice cream/ice drop processor.
3. 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 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.
4. Jeep & Tricycle Body Building
There are 5 jeepney assembly shops and 4 tricycle sidecar maker which responds to the increasing need for transportation service in the municipality.
Commerce & Trade
Ilagan have two (2) public markets 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 official to contract modern market.
C. Infrastructure
1. 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.
2. Communication/Facilities
Major communication facilities in Ilagan are provided by PLDT and Philippine Postal Corporation Companies such as RCPI, PT&T, Digitel, Smart, Globe 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.
3. Power
Residence and establishments in Ilagan source their energy needs from ISELCO II. Base on MPDO record, 63 out of 91 barangays are energized.