Cordon, Isabela

For a dish, see Cordon bleu .

Cordon Estella
Municipality of Cordon
Street of Cordon
Flag Seal
Nickname:  Gateway of Isabela
Map of Isabela with Cordon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Cordon Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°40′N121°27′E / 16.67°N 121.45°E / 16.67; 121.45
Country	Philippines
Region	Cagayan Valley
Province	Isabela
District	4th district
Founded	1484
Barangays	26 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Lynn M. Zuniega
•  Vice Mayor	Abegail V. Sable
•  Representative	Joseph S. Tan
•  Electorate	29,350 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	144.00 km2 (55.60 sq mi)
Elevation	138 m (453 ft)
Highest elevation	530 m (1,740 ft)
Lowest elevation	86 m (282 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	46,477
• Density	320/km2 (840/sq mi)
•  Households	11,578
Economy
•  Income class	3rd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	18.92 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 174.5 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 357.7 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 146.2 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 113.1 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Isabela 1 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	3312
PSGC	023109000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)78
Native languages	Ilocano Gaddang Tagalog
Website	www.cordon-isabela.gov.ph

Cordon, officially the Municipality of Cordon (Ilocano : Ili ti Cordon; Tagalog : Bayan ng Cordon), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,477 people. ^[3]

Being the town nearest to Santiago City, it became a favored destination for local businessmen. It houses resorts and hotels such as Punta Amelita and Villa Diana.

History

Cordon was originally founded in 1878 as a settlement under the jurisdiction of Carig (now Santiago). It was established as a rest stop for travelers and a military outpost as it lies on the edge of the mountain pass that separates the provinces of Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya. In 1896, it was converted into a town by a Spanish Royal Decree. The origin of the name is unclear, with the first mention of the name dating from 1837 when a Spanish military expedition mentioned the existence of a warehouse called Cordon in the area. Other accounts mention that the place was a quarantine stop for travelers to and from the Cagayan Valley. ^[5]

After Independence

On July 18, 1972, a military raid on a New People's Army hideout in Barrio Taringsing led to the discovery of the so-called Taringsing Documents, outlining plans by the CPP-NPA to overthrow the Philippine government by 1973. This became one of the reasons used by President Ferdinand Marcos in declaring Martial Law later in September 1972.

Geography

It is bounded by Santiago City to the east, Ramon, Isabela to the north, Diffun, Quirino to the south, and Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya to the west.

Cordon is 82 kilometres (51 mi) from Ilagan and 316 kilometres (196 mi) from Manila.

The present area of Cordon is totally different from its previous area as defined in its charter, the law creating this town, much of the previous Carig town (Modern day Santiago City) territories were annexed to Modern Cordon including the Magat Reservoir Territories (Barangay Taliktik and Barangay Dallao) and the diadi region barangays (San Juan, Aguinaldo, Villamarzo, Camarao, and Rizaluna).

The map of Modern Isabela Province and Modern Municipality of Cordon has been changed showing the new boundaries of each towns and cities.

Barangays

Cordon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.  ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

• Anonang (Balitoc)
• Aguinaldo (Rizaluna Este)
• Calimaturod
• Capirpiriwan
• Caquilingan (Ilut) (San Luis)
• Dallao
• Gayong
• Laurel (Centro Norte)
• Magsaysay (Centro Sur Oeste)
• Malapat
• Osmeña (Centro Sur Este)
• Quezon (Centro Norte Este)
• Quirino (Manasin)
• Rizaluna (Rizaluna Oeste)
• Roxas Pob. (Centro Sur)
• Sagat
• San Juan (San Juan Este)
• Taliktik
• Tanggal
• Taringsing
• Turod Norte
• Turod Sur (Turod Sur Este)
• Villamiemban
• Villamarzo
• Camarao
• Wigan

Climate

Climate data for Cordon, Isabela
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (90)	34 (93)	35 (95)	34 (93)	32 (90)	32 (90)	32 (90)	32 (90)	32 (90)	31 (88)	32 (90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	13.6 (0.54)	10.4 (0.41)	18.2 (0.72)	15.7 (0.62)	178.4 (7.02)	227.9 (8.97)	368 (14.5)	306.6 (12.07)	310.6 (12.23)	215.7 (8.49)	70.3 (2.77)	31.1 (1.22)	1,766.5 (69.56)
Average rainy days	3	2	2	4	14	16	23	21	24	15	10	6	140
Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [7]

Demographics

Population census of Cordon

Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1948 5,686 —     1960 9,097 +3.99% 1970 12,972 +3.61% 1975 15,059 +3.04% 1980 20,994 +6.87% 1990 27,544 +2.75%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1995 30,461 +1.90% 2000 35,519 +3.35% 2007 38,139 +0.99% 2010 40,877 +2.56% 2015 42,926 +0.94% 2020 46,477 +1.58%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10] [11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Cordon, Isabela, was 46,477 people, ^[3] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

As a suburb of first class city Santiago, Cordon benefits from rapid growth of commercial demand in the district. Toyota Isabela, the first branch of Japan-based car company in the province, has opened an outlet in Cordon. ^[19] Some hotels and "stop overs" are also located in Cordon. Recently, the Primark Town Center in Cordon has opened its doors to the public. This new mall houses Savemore Market, McDonald's, and many more.

Government

Town Hall facade

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

As a municipality in the province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.

The municipality of Cordon 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.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Cordon Municipal Council
(2022-2025) ^[20]

Position	Name
Congressman	Joseph S. Tan
Mayor	Lynn M. Zuniega
Vice-Mayor	Abegail V. Sable
Councilors	Florenz M. Zuniega
	Jaime R. Queddeng
	Rene I. Galeng
	Efren P. Malupeng
	Rosendo S. Cayaban
	Ayson J. Villador
	Charlita J. Mariano
	Menardo C. Vallejo

Congress representation

Cordon, belonging to the fourth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Joseph S. Tan. ^{[21] [22]}

Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system. ^[23] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. ^[24] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

References

1.   Municipality of Cordon | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved July 8, 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
5. Salgado, Pedro. "Formation of Christian Towns in Diffun (Southern Isabela)". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 598–600.
6. "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved November 12, 2016.
7. "Cordon, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
8. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved June 20, 2016.
9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved June 29, 2016.
10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
11. "Province of Isabela". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
19. Toyota Facebook Fan Page "Toyota Cordon Inauguration". Facebook.com
20. "Cordon, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
21. "Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
22. "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
23. "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
24. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02.

External links

• Local Government Unit of Cordon
• Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
• Cordon at the Isabela Government Website
• Local Governance Performance Management System
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information