Cordon, Isabela
- For a dish, see Cordon bleu.
Cordon, officially the Municipality of Cordon (Ilocano: Ili ti Cordon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Cordon), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,477 people.[3]
Cordon
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 Street of Cordon | |
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| Nickname: Gateway of Isabela | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Founded | 1484 |
| Barangays | (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lynn M. Zuniega |
| • Vice Mayor | Abegail V. Sable |
| • Representative | Joseph S. Tan |
| • Electorate | voters (?) |
| Highest elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Economy | |
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| • Revenue | ₱ |
| • Assets | ₱ |
| • Expenditure | ₱ |
| • Liabilities | ₱ |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | — |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| PSGC | PSGC unknown |
Being a town bordered by Santiago City, it became a favored destination for local businessmen. It houses resorts and hotels such as Punta Amelita and Villa Diana.
History
Cordon was originally founded in 1878 as a settlement under the jurisdiction of Carig (now Santiago). It was established as a rest stop for travelers and a military outpost as it lies on the edge of the mountain pass that separates the provinces of Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya. In 1896, it was converted into a town by a Spanish Royal Decree. The origin of the name is unclear, with the first mention of the name dating from 1837 when a Spanish military expedition mentioned the existence of a warehouse called Cordon in the area. Other accounts mention that the place was a quarantine stop for travelers to and from the Cagayan Valley.[4]
After Independence
On July 18, 1972, a military raid on a New People's Army hideout in Barrio Taringsing led to the discovery of the so-called Taringsing Documents, outlining plans by the CPP-NPA to overthrow the Philippine government by 1973. This became one of the reasons used by President Ferdinand Marcos in declaring Martial Law later in September 1972.[5]
Geography
It is bordered by Santiago City to the north and east, Diffun, Quirino to the south, and Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya to the west.
Cordon is 82 kilometres (51 mi) from Ilagan, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Santiago City, and 316 kilometres (196 mi) from Manila.
The present area of Cordon is totally different from its previous area as defined in its charter, the law creating this town, much of the previous Carig town (Modern day Santiago City) territories were annexed to Modern Cordon including the Magat Reservoir Territories (Barangay Taliktik and Barangay Dallao) and the diadi region barangays (San Juan, Aguinaldo, Villamarzo, Camarao, and Rizaluna).
The map of Modern Isabela Province and Modern Municipality of Cordon has been changed showing the new boundaries of each towns and cities.
Barangays
Cordon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.PSGC unknown Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Anonang (Balitoc)
- Aguinaldo (Rizaluna Este)
- Calimaturod
- Capirpiriwan
- Caquilingan (Ilut) (San Luis)
- Dallao
- Gayong
- Laurel (Centro Norte)
- Magsaysay (Centro Sur Oeste)
- Malapat
- Osmeña (Centro Sur Este)
- Quezon (Centro Norte Este)
- Quirino (Manasin)
- Rizaluna (Rizaluna Oeste)
- Roxas Pob. (Centro Sur)
- Sagat
- San Juan (San Juan Este)
- Taliktik
- Tanggal
- Taringsing
- Turod Norte
- Turod Sur (Turod Sur Este)
- Villamiemban
- Villamarzo
- Camarao
- Wigan
Climate
| Climate data for Cordon, Isabela | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13.6 (0.54) |
10.4 (0.41) |
18.2 (0.72) |
15.7 (0.62) |
178.4 (7.02) |
227.9 (8.97) |
368 (14.5) |
306.6 (12.07) |
310.6 (12.23) |
215.7 (8.49) |
70.3 (2.77) |
31.1 (1.22) |
1,766.5 (69.56) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 140 |
| Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9] | |||||||
In the 2020 census, the population of Cordon, Isabela, was 46,477 people,[3] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of
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As a suburb of first class city Santiago, Cordon benefits from rapid growth of commercial demand in the district. Toyota Isabela, the first branch of Japan-based car company in the province, has opened an outlet in Cordon.[11] Some hotels and "stop overs" are also located in Cordon. Recently, the Primark Town Center in Cordon has opened its doors to the public. This new mall houses Savemore Market, McDonald's, and many more.
Government
Local government
As a municipality in the province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.
The municipality of Cordon 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.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by sK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph S. Tan |
| Mayor | Lynn M. Zuniega |
| Vice-Mayor | Abegail V. Sable |
| Councilors | Florenz M. Zuniega |
| Jaime R. Queddeng | |
| Rene I. Galeng | |
| Efren P. Malupeng | |
| Rosendo S. Cayaban | |
| Ayson J. Villador | |
| Charlita J. Mariano | |
| Menardo C. Vallejo |
Congress representation
Cordon, belonging to the fourth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Joseph S. Tan.[13][14]
Education
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[15] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[16] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
References
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- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Salgado, Pedro. "Formation of Christian Towns in Diffun (Southern Isabela)". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 598–600.
- ^ "Proclamation No. 1081, s. 1972". Official Gazette of the Philippines. September 21, 1972. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cordon, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Toyota Facebook Fan Page "Toyota Cordon Inauguration". Facebook.com
- ^ "Cordon, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.
External links
- Local Government Unit of Cordon
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- Cordon at the Isabela Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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- Philippine Census Information