Adams, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 1 |
| Postal code | 2922 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 159.31 km2 (61.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 2,189 |
| Density (2020) | 14 / km2 (36 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 28' North, 120° 54' East (18.4613, 120.9035) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 236.0 meters (774.2 feet) |
Adams is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 159.31 square kilometers or 61.51 square miles which constitutes 4.66% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,189. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.04% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 14 inhabitants per square kilometer or 36 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Adams has 1 barangay.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 100.00% | 2,189 | 1,792 | 22.15% | 4.30% |
| Adams Total | 2,189 | 1,792 | 22.15% | 4.30% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Adams for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱46,855,154.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27,043,196.04 | – |
| 2010 | 28,433,556.54 | 5.14% |
| 2011 | 36,554,001.98 | 28.56% |
| 2012 | 29,715,848.62 | -18.71% |
| 2013 | 33,096,433.28 | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 37,399,059.52 | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 42,660,664.37 | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 46,855,154.51 | 9.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Adams in the 2015 Census was 1,792 broken down into 411 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,116 | 205 | 5.44 | |
| 1,287 | 234 | 5.50 | |
| 1,480 | 269 | 5.50 | |
| 1,522 | 330 | 4.61 | |
| 1,785 | 380 | 4.70 | |
| 1,792 | 411 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Adams is 5 to 9, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 151 | 8.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 168 | 9.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 8.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 136 | 7.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 114 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1,792 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Adams grew from 209 in 1939 to 2,189 in 2020, an increase of 1,980 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.30%, or an increase of 397 people, from the previous population of 1,792 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 170 | -2.10% | |
| 414 | 8.14% | |
| 560 | 3.00% | |
| 863 | 9.07% | |
| 1,213 | 7.04% | |
| 1,119 | -0.80% | |
| 1,287 | 2.66% | |
| 1,480 | 3.04% | |
| 1,522 | 0.39% | |
| 1,785 | 5.97% | |
| 1,792 | 0.07% | |
| 2,189 | 4.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Adams for the year 2019 was 1,705, broken down into 914 males and 791 females.
Location
The municipal center of Adams is situated at approximately 18° 28' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 236.0 meters or 774.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Adams are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Claveria, Cagayan, and Calanasan, Apayao. Its distance from the national capital is 428.43 kilometers (266.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, 11.98 kilometers (7.44 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, 14.51 kilometers (9.02 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, 16.33 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Bangui, Ilocos Norte, 16.78 kilometers (10.42 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Claveria, Cagayan, 25.09 kilometers (15.59 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Calanasan, Apayao, 27.17 kilometers (16.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 43.91 kilometers (27.28 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 57.41 kilometers (35.67 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 112.53 kilometers (69.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 124.63 kilometers (77.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 128.59 kilometers (79.90 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 148.83 kilometers (92.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Distance from Manila: 428.43 kilometers (266.21 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.