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Maddela
View on WikipediaMaddela, officially the Municipality of Maddela (Ilocano: Ili ti Maddela; Tagalog: Bayan ng Maddela), is a municipality in the province of Quirino, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,943 people.[5]
Key Information
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Maddela is the commercial hub of the province. It is between the provinces of Isabela and Aurora.
History
[edit]Before the advent of migration and urban development planning, Maddela was inhabited by native tribes who resided within the Sierra Madre Mountains and the hinterlands of the Mamparang Ranges. The dominant tribes were the Ilongots (or Bugcalots) and the Dumagats, each with their distinct cultures and lifestyles.
The Ilongots occupied the western upland territory, extending upstream along the Cagayan River to Dupax, Nueva Vizcaya. They lived in organized villages with simple governments. In contrast, the Dumagats inhabited the eastern portion of the Cagayan River, living a nomadic lifestyle in makeshift huts made of forest leaves and subsisting on hunting and root crops.
In 1919, a group of 20 Ilocanos led by Forester Vicente Velasco settled along the Cagayan River, gradually expanding into the Pinappagan valley, now Maddela. The Ilocanos, known for their enterprising spirit, cultivated crops such as rice, tobacco, corn, and peanuts, and established friendly relations with the native tribes.
The period between 1922 and 1925 marked the beginning of permanent settlement, with Lt. Quintin Alcantara initiating the construction of a road connecting Pinappagan and Panang. Pinappagan was designated a municipal district attached to Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, with Eusebio Martin appointed as its first President. During the Japanese occupation, Marcos Pimentel and Fernando Castillo alternately served as municipal district mayors. In 1950, Pinappagan was renamed Maddela and became a regular town, with Jose Ancheta as its first mayor. The municipality was named in honor of former Nueva Vizcaya Governor Tomas Maddela.[6]
Over the years, Maddela expanded its territory and governance structure, with Dionisio Sarandi elected as mayor in the first regular local elections in 1956. During Sarandi's term, several new barrios were created, leading to agricultural expansion and increased commerce and trade with neighboring towns in Isabela.
Today, Maddela comprises a total of 32 barangays, reflecting its growth and development over the decades.[7]
Geography
[edit]Maddela is situated 30.48 kilometres (18.94 mi) from the provincial capital Cabarroguis, and 400.06 kilometres (248.59 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
[edit]Maddela is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Abbag
- Balligui
- Buenavista
- Cabaruan
- Cabua-an
- Cofcaville
- Diduyon
- Dipintin
- Divisoria Norte
- Divisoria Sur (Bisangal)
- Dumabato Norte
- Dumabato Sur
- Lusod
- Manglad
- Pedlisan
- Poblacion Norte
- Poblacion Sur
- San Bernabe
- San Dionisio I
- San Martin
- San Pedro
- San Salvador
- Santo Niño
- Santo Tomas
- Villa Gracia
- Villa Hermosa Sur
- Villa Hermosa Norte
- Ysmael
- Villa Agullana
- Villa Jose V Ylanan
- Jose Ancheta
- Santa Maria
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Maddela, Quirino | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
25 (77) |
28 (82) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 67 (2.6) |
54 (2.1) |
51 (2.0) |
50 (2.0) |
135 (5.3) |
166 (6.5) |
199 (7.8) |
191 (7.5) |
188 (7.4) |
157 (6.2) |
102 (4.0) |
104 (4.1) |
1,464 (57.5) |
| Average rainy days | 17.0 | 13.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 20.9 | 22.4 | 25.8 | 26.0 | 24.9 | 19.3 | 15.7 | 16.6 | 230.8 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Economy
[edit]Poverty incidence of Maddela
5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
27.73 2003
21.16 2006
17.50 2009
14.41 2012
13.74 2015
10.99 2018
9.25 2021
8.80 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] |
Government
[edit]Local government
[edit]Maddela is part of the lone congressional district of the province of Quirino. It 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 municipal councilors are elected directly in polls held every three years.
Elected officials
[edit]| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Junie E. Cua |
| Mayor | Rimel C. Tolentino |
| Vice-Mayor | Joel Badogen |
| Councilors | Junard N. Ramos |
| Prescy D. Albano | |
| Renato M. Ylanan Jr. | |
| Carlos C. Naboye | |
| Melchor C. Sad-en | |
| Kreizer Jhun S. Hidalgo | |
| Mariano B. Gadingan Jr. | |
| Orlando L. Salvador Jr. |
Education
[edit]The Schools Division of Quirino governs the town's public education system.[23] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[24] There are two schools district offices that govern the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality. These are the Maddela Zone I District Office, and Maddela Zone II District Office.[25]
Primary and elementary schools
[edit]- Abbag Elementary School
- Agta Community Primary School
- Balligui Elementary School
- Cabaruan Integrated School (Elementary)
- Cofcaville Integrated School (Elementary)
- Dialanese Elementary School
- Diduyon Elementary School
- Divisoria Norte Elementary School
- Divisoria Sur Integrated School (Elementary)
- Dumabato United Methodist Learning Center
- Kaboa-an Elementary School
- Lusod Elementary School
- Maddela Baptist Christian School
- Maddela Integrated School of Arts & Trades (Elementary)
- Maddela Marvelous Grace Christian School (Elementary)
- Maddela South Central School
- Manglad Elementary School
- Mariano Gadingan Sr. Elementary School
- Mataga-ay Elementary School
- Pedlisan Elementary School
- San Bernabe Elementary School
- San Dionisio I Elementary School
- San Martin Integrated School (Elementary)
- San Pedro Elementary School
- San Salvador Elementary School
- Sang-aydi Elementary School
- St. Vincent School (Elementary)
- Sto. Niño Elementary School
- Sto. Tomas Elementary School
- Villa Agullana Elementary School
- Villa Gracia Integrated School (Elementary)
- Villa Hermosa Sur Elementary School
- Villa Hermoza Elementary School
- Villa Jose Ylanan Elementary School
- Villamor Elementary School
- Ysmael Elementary School
Secondary schools
[edit]- Balligui High School
- Cabaruan Integrated School
- Cofcaville Integrated School
- Dipintin High School
- Divisoria Sur Integrated School
- Maddela Central High School
- Maddela Integrated School of Arts & Trades
- Maddela Marvelous Grace Christian School
- Maddela North Central School Integrated SPED Center
- San Martin Integrated School
- St. Vincent School
- Villa Gracia Integrated School
Higher educational institution
[edit]Tourism
[edit]The famous Governors Rapid can be found in Maddela, in the Barangay of Divisoria Sur. It gained fame and attracted tourists after it was featured on Rated K of ABS-CBN along with the Siitan Nature Park in Nagtipunan, one of the Municipalities of Quirino Province.[citation needed]
Maddela is also known for its festival, the Panagsasalog. It is an Ilocano term for "farmers on their way to farm". The Panagsasalog Festival is celebrated annually on July 10–12. The festival is also celebrated with the Search for Mutya ng Maddela along with some contests. On the last day, there is a parade of the reigning pageant winners, municipal officials, and barangay officials and with the drum and lyre corps of the near elementary and high schools.[citation needed]
Media
[edit]- 101.7 MHz DZVJ Radyo Natin Maddela
- 103.3 MHz DWQP Radyo Quirino
References
[edit]- ^ Municipality of Maddela | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Maddela Profile: History, Tourist Spots, Festival, Officials in Peoplaid
- ^ Almoite, Glory; Edu, Rosalinda; Molina, Filomena; Domingo, Nenita; Besas, Edwin; Ylanan, Maryflor; Lazaro, Lynette (September 4, 2013). "HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF MADDELA". I Love Quirino Blog. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Maddela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ "THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUIRINO". deped quirino | SDO Quirino Website. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
External links
[edit]
Media related to Maddela, Quirino at Wikimedia Commons- Maddela Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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 Province of Quirino | |
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