| Candon City Ciudad ti Candon Lungsod ng Candon |
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| Nickname(s): Tobacco Capital of the Philippines | |||
| Motto: Liberty, Justice and Unity | |||
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| Country | Philippines | ||
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) | ||
| Districts | 2nd District | ||
| Barrios or Barangays | 42 | ||
| Creation of the Municipality | 1780 | ||
| Cityhood | March 28, 2001 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Allen Gacula Singson | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 103.28 km2 (39.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 56,270 | ||
| - Density | 544/km2 (1,409/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| Area code(s) | 77 | ||
| Website | candoncity.gov.ph | ||
| Population Census of Candon City | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 45,128 |
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| 2000 | 50,564 | 2.47% | |
| 2007 | 56,270 | 1.49% | |
Candon City is a 4th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 56,270 people in 10,257 households.
This once small resort town is known for making the heaviest and largest calamay, a sweet and sticky snack made from coconut milk and sugar, in the world. This City has also a rich historical background. In its legends, the name of the city is derived from the legendary "kandong" tree which is now but extinct in the area. Its patron saint is John of Sahagun and his feast day is celebrated every June 12.[1]
Candon City is the center of the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur. Government District offices are all located in the city. The city plays an important part in the growth and development of the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur. The city supports more than 100,000 citizens in terms of commercial and industrial services.
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Origin of the City's Name
The name of the city was derived from the now rare "candong" tree. During Spanish times, the powerful chieftains of the area, after having a gathering called a "kaniaw," held a contest (called "gabbu," a wrestling contest) to decide the husband of Ineng, the daughter of the most powerful chieftain, Madal-ang, and his would-be successor, owing to his advancing age. The contest was held under the shade of the candong trees, the residence of Madal-ang. The winner was the chieftain named Kalinio, resident of the caves of Cauplasan who defeated Madal-ang and another chieftain named Abay-a from the caves of Cadanglaan. Kalinio and the daughter of the chieftain were wed under the shade of a candong tree in grandiose ceremonies.
During this wedding, a group of Spaniards, which included Captain Juan de Salcedo, passed by, and asked what was going on. Natives thought they were asking for the name of the tree, so they uttered, "Candong." Dropping the "g" for convenience, the place was named Candon. Another theory is that the place was named after the town of Candon in Spain.
Cityhood
In the Charter of Candon City, Candon is applying to become the second city in the Province of Ilocos Sur so it can undertake government programs with additional funding from the national government to benefit the people in the field of social services, economic growth, peace and order, health, education, agriculture and infrastructure development.
Like the "Kandong" tree of yore, Candon is just beginning to spread out its branches to reach out for the skies in its own bid to become the next city in Ilocos Sur. From the start of House Bill 7260 seeking to convert Candon into a component city was filed by then Congressman Eric D. Singson in the 10th Congress and later re-filed by Congresswoman Grace D. Singson in the 11th Congress. Owing to the merits and qualifications of Candon as the leading town in Southern Ilocos Sur, the bill easily got the approval of the Committees on Local Government in both House of Representatives and in the Senate.
Until recently the aspiration for Candon to become a city remained a dream, but its destiny inevitable when the counterpart Senate Bill No. 2242 was sponsored by no less than Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr., Senators Frank Drilon, Sergio Osmeña III and all the members of the Senate Committee on Local Government. It was subsequently approved unanimously by the Senate in plenary session, and now it is up to the townspeople to embrace this honor with an equally unanimous "YES to Cityhood" vote.[2]
City Seal
THE OFFICIAL SEAL
The official seal of the City of Candon was approved and adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod under RESOLUTION NO. 017-01 sponsored by Councilor DAVID GACUSANA. It is published to immortalize the “Cry of Candon” of March 1898 and to commemorate the ratification of the Cityhood charter under Republic Act 9018 on March 28, 2001.
EXPLANATORY NOTES: 1. The seal is patterned after the Official Seal of Ilocos Sur, which is also the general pattern being used by all the seals of the different provinces in the Philippines.
2. The emblem at the middle of the circle represents the Philippine Flag, which symbolizes the spirit of nationalism.
3. The TORCH at the middle of the flag represents the spirit of 1898 demonstrating an ever burning desire of our people for “liberty, justice and democracy.”
4. The SABER and the RIFLE crossed below the torch are symbols of the readiness of the people to protect human rights. While the TOBACCO LEAVES behind them are like outstretched wings whereby the local agriculture economy thrives.
5. The date on top of the glowing flame is the date of the immortal “Cry of Candon” when our forefathers, led by the indomitable Don Isabelo Abaya, fought and successfully liberated Candon from the Spanish overlords a full three months before the National uprising of June 12, 1898.
6. Finally, the banner beneath the emblem contains the historic Candon City Charter – Republic Act 9018 of March 28, 2001 declaring Candon as a city. [3]
City Hymn
Cry of Candon[4]
Lyrics and Music by: M.D. Singson
Intay lagipen daydi aldaw a napateg
Ti veinte cinco ti Marzo mil ocho sientos noventa y ocho
"Cry of Candon"
Dayta nga aldaw ken rabii
immalsangad ti umili
Impangolloan da Isabelo Abaya ken Fernando Guirnalda
nga amma tayo
Inda imbayog ti wagayway, waya waya
Daytoy comat mangted cadatay ti timpuyog,
talna, regta, ragsao kappia't Candon.
Geography and Climate
Candon City is situated in the lower central portion of the Province of Ilocos Sur. It has a "C" shape with elevations ranging from 10 - 500 ft above sea level. The city is bounded by the municipality of Santa Lucia in the south; the municipality of Salcedo is the southeast,; the municipalities of Galimuyod and San Emilio in the east; the municipalities of Santiago and Banayoyo in the north and the South China Sea in the west.
The climate falls under the first type of tropical climate, which is characterized by two pronounced seasons, dry from November to April and wet during the remaining months of the year. Prevailing wind blowing in the area is mostly in the direction from northwest to southeast. However, during summer in the absence of weather disturbance, wind blows from north to south or east to west.
Barangays
Candon City is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.
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Transportation
Candon City is accessible via the McArthur National Highway, which is also the city's main thoroughfare. Other major streets in the city are 25 de Marzo Street and San Juan Street, both parallel to the National Highway. Quirino Boulevard is a secondary highway that connects Candon City to the upland barangays of Candon City and the upland municipalities of Ilocos Sur. The Darapidap Beach Road or the Samonte Boulevard connects the seaside barangays to the urban center.
Tricycles and jeepneys are the major types of transportation in the city. There are over 3000 registered tricycles in the city, the highest number of registered tricycles in the province (as an individual local government unit.)
Buses provide long distance trips to major cities like Manila, Baguio and Laoag. Mini-Buses provide short trips to neighboring municipalities and the nearby cities of Vigan and San Fernando, La Union. Major Bus Companies also established their terminals in the city, among them are:
- Partas
- Dominion Bus Line
- Sta. Lucia Express and Martinez Trans (managed by Victory Liner)
- Candon Bus Line
Commerce and Industry
The city is the center of trade and commerce in the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur. Urban growth has a linear pattern along major thoroughfares in the city center and the national highway.
Banks
Commercial Banks
- Banco de Oro
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
- Philippine National Bank
- Metrobank
- RCBC
- Bank of Commerce
- Land Bank of the Philippines
- Allied Bank
Rural Banks
- Rang-ay Bank
- Summit Bank
- Ilocos Sur Cooperative Bank
Fast Food Chains
- Jollibee
- McDonald's
- Greenwich
- Chowking
- Red Ribbon
- Goldilocks
- Max's Restaurant
Educational Institutions
- Candon Community College - University of Northern Philippines Candon - a branch of the University of Northern Philippines created when Candon Community College was merged into UNP by virtue of a bill enacted by then Congressman Eric Singson.
- Saint Joseph Institute- run by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres
Tourism
Candon Church (Saint John de Sahagun Parish Church)
 Candon Church Facade |
 Candon Church Interior |
 Stained Glass |
Candon City Hall
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Candon City Hall |
Tobacco Festival
Celebrated every month of March as thanksgiving for the city's vast harvest of tobacco
References
External links
- Official Website of Candon City, Ilocos Sur
- Candon Ilocos sur photo gallery
- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- SJIans Online Community: Candon City
- School of living traditions for upland Ilocanos opens in June, 04/24/2008
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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