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Municipality in Isabela, Philippines

Place in Cagayan Valley, Philippines

Cordon Estella Municipality of Cordon Street of Cordon Flag Seal Nickname: Gateway of Isabela Map of Isabela with Cordon highlighted Interactive map of Cordon Cordon Location within the Philippines Coordinates: 16°40′N 121°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 Florenz M. Zuniega • Vice Mayor Lynn M. Zuniega-Dy • Representative Joseph S. Tan • Electorate 29,546 voters (2025) 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 (2024 census)[3] • Total 46,688 • Density 324.22/km2 (839.73/sq mi) • Households 11,578 Economy • Income class 3rd municipal income class • Poverty incidence 13.61 % (2021)[4] • Revenue ₱ 244.6 million (2024) • Assets ₱ 515.1 million (2024) • Expenditure ₱ 224.3 million (2024) • Liabilities ₱ 69.38 million (2024) Service provider • Electricity Isabela 1 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 1) Time zone UTC+8 (PST) ZIP code 3312 PSGC 0203109000 IDD : area code +63 (0)78 Native languages Ilocano Gaddang Tagalog

**Cordon**, officially the **Municipality of Cordon** ([Ilocano](/source/Ilocano_language): *Ili ti Cordon*; [Ibanag](/source/Ibanag_language): *Ili nat Cordon*; [Gaddang](/source/Gaddang_language): *Ili na Cordon*; [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language): *Bayan ng Cordon*), is a [municipality](/source/Municipality_of_the_Philippines) in the [province](/source/Philippine_Province) of [Isabela](/source/Isabela_(province)), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 46,688 people.[5]

Being a town bordered by [Santiago City](/source/Santiago%2C_Isabela), it became a favored destination for investors. 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.[6]

### After Independence

On July 18, 1972, a military raid on a [New People's Army](/source/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](/source/Ferdinand_Marcos) in declaring [Martial Law](/source/Martial_law_under_Ferdinand_Marcos) later in September 1972.[7]

## Geography

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). It is bordered by [Santiago City](/source/Santiago%2C_Isabela) to the north and east, [Diffun, Quirino](/source/Diffun%2C_Quirino) to the south, and [Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya](/source/Diadi%2C_Nueva_Vizcaya) to the west.

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

Cordon is situated 87.68 kilometres (54.48 mi) from the provincial capital [Ilagan](/source/Ilagan), and 349.83 kilometres (217.37 mi) north of the country's capital [Manila](/source/Manila).

### Barangays

Cordon is politically subdivided into 26 [barangays](/source/Barangay). [8] Each barangay consists of [puroks](/source/Purok) while some have [sitios](/source/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)[9]

## Demographics

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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% 1995 30,461 +1.90% Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2000 35,519 +3.35% 2007 38,139 +0.99% 2010 40,877 +2.56% 2015 42,926 +0.94% 2020 46,477 +1.69% 2024 46,688 +0.11% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14]

In the 2024 census, the population of Cordon was 46,688 people,[15] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

## Economy

**Poverty incidence of Cordon**

10

20

30

40

2000
 32.62

2003
 23.76

2006
 20.40

2009
 16.30

2012
 18.59

2015
 13.71

2018
 18.92

2021
 13.61

**Source:** [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority)[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

As a suburb of first class city [Santiago](/source/Santiago%2C_Isabela), Cordon benefits from rapid growth of commercial demand in the district. [Toyota](/source/Toyota) Isabela, the first branch of Japan-based car company in the province, has opened an outlet in Cordon.[24] Some hotels and "stop overs" are also located in Cordon.

## Government

Town Hall facade

### Local government

Main article: [Sangguniang Bayan](/source/Sangguniang_Bayan)

As a municipality in the province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most 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 municipal councilors are elected directly by the people through an election held every three years.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: [Barangay Captain](/source/Barangay_Captain), [Barangay Council](/source/Sangguniang_Barangay), whose members are called [Barangay Councilors](/source/Barangay_Kagawad). 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)[25] 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 representations

Cordon, belonging to the [fourth legislative district](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Isabela) of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. [Joseph S. Tan](/source/Joseph_Tan_(politician)).[26][27]

## Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[28] The division office is a field office of the [DepEd](/source/Department_of_Education_(Philippines)) in [Cagayan Valley](/source/Cagayan_Valley) region.[29] There are two schools district offices govern the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality. Currently, there are two school districts namely:[30]

- Cordon North Schools District

- Cordon South Schools District

### Primary and elementary schools

- Aguinaldo Elementary School

- Amazing Grace Christian School

- Anonang Elementary School

- Camarao Elementary School

- Calimaturod Elementary School

- Capirpiriwan Elementary School

- Cordon Archangel's Montessori School

- Cordon North Central School

- Cordon South Central School (Main)

- Cordon South Central School (Annex)

- Cordon United Methodist Learning School

- Diadi Region High School

- Dallao Elementary School

- Gayong Elementary School

- Kakilingan Elementary School

- Malapat Elementary School

- Rizaluna Elementary School

- Sagat Elementary School

- San Juan Elementary School

- Taringsing Elementary School

- Turod Sur Elementary School

- Villa Marzo Elementary School

- Villa Miemban Elementary School

### Secondary schools

- Cagasat National High School (Main)

- Cagasat High School-Magsaysay (Annex)

- Dona Josefa E. Marcos High School

- Taliktik Integrated School

- St. John Berchman High School

- Wigan Integrated School

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## External links

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- [Local Government Unit of Cordon](https://web.archive.org/web/20071008221354/http://www.cordon-isabela.gov.ph/)

- [Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines](https://web.archive.org/web/20170702095606/http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=Cordon)

- [Cordon at the Isabela Government Website](http://provinceofisabela.ph/index.php/municipalities/fourth-district/2013-07-10-15-13-08)

- [Local Governance Performance Management System](https://web.archive.org/web/20161010201809/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23)

- [Philippine Standard Geographic Code](https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/barangays/0203109000)

- [Philippine Census Information](https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html)

Places adjacent to Cordon, Isabela Mayoyao, Ifugao Aguinaldo, Ifugao Ramon Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya Cordon Santiago Diffun, Quirino

v t e Province of Isabela Ilagan (capital and largest city) Municipalities Alicia Angadanan Aurora Benito Soliven Burgos Cabagan Cabatuan Cordon Delfin Albano Dinapigue Divilacan Echague Gamu Jones Luna Maconacon Mallig Naguilian Palanan Quezon Quirino Ramon Reina Mercedes Roxas San Agustin San Guillermo San Isidro San Manuel San Mariano San Mateo San Pablo Santa Maria Santo Tomas Tumauini Component cities Cauayan Ilagan Independent component city Santiago (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Isabela by the Philippine Statistics Authority.) Barangays See: List of barangays in Isabela

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