Dumalneg
Until 2013 when the writ of execution was issued, Dumalneg was composed of only a single barangay of the same name. On August 10, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dumalneg in its territorial dispute with neighboring Bangui over the jurisdiction of Barangay San Isidro.
Geography
Dumalneg is border by Pagudpud in the north; Adams in the east; Vintar in the south and Bangui in the west. It has a land area of 88.48 km2 and it is a land-locked municipality. Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous. Only the starting of Dumalneg is well inhabited.
Barangays
Dumalneg is politically divided in 4 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Cabaritan
- Kalaw
- Quibel
- San Isidro
The former Barangay Dumalneg was split into Barangay Cabaritan, Barangay Kalaw, and Barangay Quibel in pursuant to Republic Act No. 10955, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on March 24, 2018.
Climate
| Climate data for Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55 (2.2) |
41 (1.6) |
37 (1.5) |
41 (1.6) |
184 (7.2) |
215 (8.5) |
261 (10.3) |
256 (10.1) |
245 (9.6) |
216 (8.5) |
142 (5.6) |
129 (5.1) |
1,822 (71.8) |
| Average rainy days | 14.1 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 | 18.2 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 222.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 322 | — |
| 1948 | 454 | +3.89% |
| 1960 | 554 | +1.67% |
| 1970 | 435 | −2.39% |
| 1975 | 570 | +5.57% |
| 1980 | 602 | +1.10% |
| 1990 | 828 | +3.24% |
| 1995 | 1,109 | +5.63% |
| 2000 | 1,486 | +6.47% |
| 2007 | 1,716 | +2.00% |
| 2010 | 1,814 | +2.04% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | +9.68% |
| 2020 | 3,087 | +0.92% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,087 people, with a density of 35 inhabitants per square kilometre or 91 inhabitants per square mile.
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Dumalneg
10
20
30
40
2006
31.60 2009
21.60 2012
25.66 2015
12.10 2018
7.18 2021
9.07 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Transportation
There are few jeepneys that are going to Dumalneg. Tricycles are the main transportation to the town. Dumalneg is a landlocked town, and the only way to get there is via the Dumalneg Road, starting on the highway in Barangay Lanao, Bangui, to the Town's Proper.
Government
Local government
Dumalneg, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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 | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| Mayor | Lairvee G. Espiritu |
| Vice-Mayor | Francisco R. Espiritu Jr. |
| Councilors | Estrelia T. Bacong |
| Alexander R. Bunay | |
| Sheryll L. Asipil | |
| Alejo M. Laguitan Jr. | |
| Karlene C. Alawag | |
| Jaime A. Agreda | |
| Mavie Mae B. Cadiz | |
| Santos P. Cascayan Jr. |
Tourism
There are few attractions in Dumalneg. Mainly the Bolo River, locally known as "Ar-ar-o", the place where peoples of Bangui and Pagudpud also going in the said river. Also the view of the mountains of Vintar are considered also the town's attraction.