Pidigan, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2806 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 49.15 km2 (18.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,475 |
| Density (2020) | 254 / km2 (657 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 34' North, 120° 35' East (17.5703, 120.5893) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.8 meters (196.0 feet) |
Pidigan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 49.15 square kilometers or 18.98 square miles which constitutes 1.17% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,475. This represented 4.97% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 254 inhabitants per square kilometer or 657 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pidigan has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinaya | 8.14% | 1,015 | 920 | 10.33% | 2.09% |
| Arab | 3.84% | 479 | 470 | 1.91% | 0.40% |
| Garreta | 4.80% | 599 | 649 | -7.70% | -1.67% |
| Immuli | 5.40% | 674 | 614 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Laskig | 4.73% | 590 | 568 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Monggoc | 9.64% | 1,202 | 1,182 | 1.69% | 0.35% |
| Naguirayan | 5.64% | 703 | 652 | 7.82% | 1.60% |
| Pamutic | 4.78% | 596 | 637 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Pangtud | 11.15% | 1,391 | 1,372 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
| Poblacion East | 13.49% | 1,683 | 1,623 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Poblacion West | 9.37% | 1,169 | 1,259 | -7.15% | -1.55% |
| San Diego | 3.82% | 477 | 513 | -7.02% | -1.52% |
| Sulbec | 6.11% | 762 | 682 | 11.73% | 2.36% |
| Suyo | 5.65% | 705 | 664 | 6.17% | 1.27% |
| Yuyeng | 3.45% | 430 | 380 | 13.16% | 2.64% |
| Pidigan Total | 12,475 | 12,185 | 2.38% | 0.50% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pidigan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,412,850.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,551,771.19 | – |
| 2010 | 45,471,166.40 | 48.83% |
| 2011 | 62,288,833.68 | 36.99% |
| 2012 | 44,872,496.08 | -27.96% |
| 2013 | 44,923,024.93 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 38,276,550.86 | -14.80% |
| 2015 | 74,439,575.45 | 94.48% |
| 2016 | 56,412,850.64 | -24.22% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pidigan in the 2015 Census was 12,090 broken down into 2,728 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,800 | 1,603 | 5.49 | |
| 9,090 | 1,694 | 5.37 | |
| 10,177 | 1,875 | 5.43 | |
| 11,185 | 2,251 | 4.97 | |
| 11,526 | 2,433 | 4.74 | |
| 12,090 | 2,728 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pidigan is 10 to 14, with 1,348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 170 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 197 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 944 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,217 | 9.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,348 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,058 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,112 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 932 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 941 | 7.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 762 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 706 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 671 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 570 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 507 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 365 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 283 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 170 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 182 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 220 | 1.81% |
| Total | 12,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pidigan grew from 2,639 in 1903 to 12,475 in 2020, an increase of 9,836 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 290 people, from the previous population of 12,185 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,639 | – | |
| 3,864 | 2.44% | |
| 3,994 | 0.17% | |
| 3,473 | -1.42% | |
| 5,414 | 3.98% | |
| 6,605 | 1.96% | |
| 6,897 | 0.87% | |
| 7,162 | 0.76% | |
| 8,807 | 2.09% | |
| 9,098 | 0.61% | |
| 10,183 | 2.45% | |
| 11,280 | 1.42% | |
| 11,528 | 0.79% | |
| 12,185 | 1.06% | |
| 12,475 | 0.50% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pidigan for the year 2019 was 9,266, broken down into 4,650 males and 4,616 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pidigan is situated at approximately 17° 34' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.8 meters or 196.0 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 Pidigan are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Langiden, Abra, Bangued, Abra, Peñarrubia, Abra, San Quintin, Abra, Tayum, Abra, and San Isidro, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 332.37 kilometers (206.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Langiden, Abra, 2.80 kilometers (1.74 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Bangued, Abra, 4.20 kilometers (2.61 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Peñarrubia, Abra, 6.71 kilometers (4.17 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- San Quintin, Abra, 7.94 kilometers (4.93 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Tayum, Abra, 8.67 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- San Isidro, Abra, 11.66 kilometers (7.25 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 21.51 kilometers (13.37 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 44.76 kilometers (27.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 53.89 kilometers (33.49 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 69.40 kilometers (43.12 miles) to the North (N0°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 93.79 kilometers (58.28 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 109.46 kilometers (68.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
Distance from Manila: 332.37 kilometers (206.53 miles) to the South (S7°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.