Dumalneg

Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
Dumalneg was composed of only a single barangay of the same name until August 10, 2012, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dumalneg in its territorial dispute with neighboring Bangui over the jurisdiction of Barangay San Isidro. The writ of execution in this regard was issued in 2013.

Geography

The Municipality of Dumalneg is bordered by Pagudpud to the north; Adams to the east; Vintar to the south, and Bangui to the west. It is a land-locked municipality with an area covering 88.48 km². Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous.
Dumalneg is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

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 pursuant to Republic Act No. 10955, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on March 24, 2018.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,452 people, with a density of.
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.

Economy

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
Councilors	Alexander R. Bunay
Councilors	Sheryll L. Asipil
Councilors	Alejo M. Laguitan Jr.
Councilors	Karlene C. Alawag
Councilors	Jaime A. Agreda
Councilors	Mavie Mae B. Cadiz
Councilors	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.

Education

The Bangui Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the Municipality of Dumalneg.

Elementary schools

Dumalneg Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Secondary school
Dumalneg National High School