Tadian


Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,073 people.

History

Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian. Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.

Geography

Tadian is situated from the provincial capital Bontoc, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Tadian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Balaoa
  • Banaao
  • Bantey
  • Batayan
  • Bunga
  • Cadad-anan
  • Cagubatan
  • Dacudac
  • Duagan
  • Kayan East
  • Kayan West
  • Lenga
  • Lubon
  • Mabalite
  • Masla
  • Pandayan
  • Poblacion
  • Sumadel
  • Tue

    Climate

Demographics

Economy

Government

Local government

Tadian, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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

Members of the Municipal Council :
  • Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
  • Mayor: Constito S. Masweng
  • Vice-Mayor: Alfonso D. Polan
  • Councilors:
  • * William S. Ladiong
  • * John P. Malamnao Jr.
  • * Jayne D. Saong
  • * George C. Bisen Jr.
  • * Texter Jack L. Taclobao
  • * Johnson W. Balaoas
  • * Louie S. Buned
  • * Junifer K. Kidit Sr.

    Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are Tadian I Schools District Office, and Tadian II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abungo Elementary School
  • Balaoa Elementary School
  • Banaao Elementary School
  • Bantey Elementary School
  • Batayan Elementary School
  • Bunga Elementary School
  • Cabunagan Primary School
  • Cadad-anan Elementary School
  • Dacudac Elementary School
  • Cagubatan Elementary School
  • Duagan Elementary School
  • Ilang Primary School
  • Kayan East Elementary School
  • Kayan Elementary School
  • Lenga Elementary School
  • Lubon Elementary School
  • Mabalite Elementary School
  • Maket-an Elementary School
  • Masla Adventist Multigrade School
  • Masla Elementary School
  • New LubonElementary School
  • Pandayan Elementary School
  • Saint Michael and All Angels Church
  • Sayapot Elementary School
  • Sumadel Elementary School
  • Tadian Central School
  • Tadian Elementary School
  • Tue Elementary School
  • Vicente Pe Elementary School

    Secondary schools

  • Am-am National High School
  • Balaoa National High School
  • Bunga National High School
  • Cagubatan National High School
  • Dacudac National High School
  • Holy Rosary High School
  • Lubon National High School
  • Lubon National High School - Mabalite Extension
  • Masla National High School
  • Subaba National High School
  • Tadian School of Arts and Trades

    Higher educational institution

  • Mountain Province State Polytechnic College