Vintar, Ilocos Norte
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| Coordinates: 18°13′48″N 120°38′31″E / 18.23°N 120.64194°ECoordinates: 18°13′48″N 120°38′31″E / 18.23°N 120.64194°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| District | 1st District |
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| Barangays | 34 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose G. Foronda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 614.35 km2 (237.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 29,405 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2915 |
| Income class | 1st class; urban |
| Website | vintar.com |
| Population Census of Vintar | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 27,460 |
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| 2000 | 29,031 | 1.20% | |
| 2007 | 29,405 | 0.18% | |
Vintar is a 1st class and largest municipality (in terms of area) in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 29,405 people in 6,282 households.
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[edit] History
In January 1574, Juan de Salcedo returned to the capital of his Encomienda, Vigan, bringing with him some Augustinian Missionaries to pioneer the evangelization of Ylocos and established a Spanish city, for the purpose of controlling the neighboring towns and villages.
The year 1574 is significant for Vintar because that was the year when an Augustinian missionary from Sarrat arrived in town. Some say that he got to this place while hunting in the hills between Sarrat and Vintar. He wanted to meet the head of the barangay, and he was led by the guides to a group of houses on top of a hill. The head chief, for a lack of a better word, assembled the folks under an Acacia tree to meet the white man. He shouted, "Ag-Intar kayo man basit". Roughly translated, "Please form a line." Now, the line formed liked a "V". This was noted by the missionary, and on his subsequent visit, he asked the head chief about the name of the place. The head chief pointed his finger to a mountain up the river and said, "Baguinsuso". However, the missionary wanted a different name that he could easily pronounce and understand, totally different from the local lingo. He looked at the verb, "Intar" and since the folks formed a line that looks like a "V", he readily prefixed it to "Intar" and made it a noun, hence the name "Vintar".
[edit] Geography
Vintar is surrounded and bordered by:
- Bangui, Adams, Sigay*, Dumalneg, Burgos and Pagudpud in the North
- Laoag City, San Nicolas, Piddig, and Carasi in the South
- Pasuquin and Bacarra in the West
- Calanasan, Apayao in the East
*The town of Sigay was created last 2008, but was amended September 2009 because of poor economy.
[edit] Climate
Vintar is divided into two types of climate.
90% or the Western Part- Two pronounced seasons, dry from December to May and wet from June to November. Maximum rain period is from June to September
10% or the Eastern Part- No very pronounced maximum rain period, with a short dry season lasting only from one to three months.
[edit] Average Rainfall per Month
January: 0-50 millimeters
February: 0- 50 millimeters
March: 0- 50 millimeters
April: 0-100 millimeters
May: 100-200 millimeters
June: 200-400 millimeters
July: 200-500 millimeters
August: 500 and ABOVE millimeters
September: 400- 500 millimeters
October: 100-300 millimeters
November: 200-400 millimeters
December: 0- 100 millimeters
[edit] Barangays
Vintar is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.
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[edit] Sub-Divisions
Poblacion
Poblacion is the center-most subdivision of Vintar. Poblacion is composed of 5 barangays namely:
- 1- San Roque
- 2- San Nicolas
- 3- San Pedro
- 4- Sta. Maria
- 5- San Ramon
Burdo
Burdo is a mountainous place south of Vintar. This sub-division of Vintar is only composed of 2 barangays namely:
- 6- Parut
- 7- Alejo Malasig
Pallas Valley
Pallas Valley is considered the longest valley in the Philippines. It is located at the northeast of Vintar. Pallas Valley is composed of 7 barangays namely:
- 8- Margaay
- 9- Lubnac
- 10- Parparoroc
- 11- Bulbulala
- 12- Namoroc
- 13- Mabanbanag
- 14- Ester
When you travel at the whole Pallas Valley, it will take you about 12– 15 minutes+.
+ Based on 40 kilometers per hour speed
Salsalamagui
Salsalamagui is at the north of Vintar. Salsalamagui is composed of 2 barangays namely:
- 15- Visaya
- 16- Salsalamagui
Amian Valley
Amian Valley is located north of Vintar. It is called so after the Ilocano word "Amian" which means north. Amian Valley is composed of 7 barangays namely:
- 17- P.F. Alviar
- 18- Abkir
- 19- Columbia
- 20- Cabisuculan
- 21- Malampa
- 22- Manarang
- 23- Dipilat
Patpatani
Patpatani is at the east of Vintar. It is composed of 6 barangays namely:
- 24- Alsem
- 25- Tamdagan
- 26- Canaam
- 27- Esperanza
- 28- Bago
- 29- San Jose/ Lipay
Surong Valley
Surong Valley is located at the northwest direction of Vintar. It is composed of the Upper Surong and Lower Surong valleys. Surong Valley is composed of 5 barangays namely:
- 30- Sto. Tomas/ Saricao
- 31- Dagupan
- 32- Cabangaran
- 33- Cabayo
- 34- Isic Isic
vintar map [1]
burdo [2]
Municipal Office (Balay ti Ili) [3]
Mt. Baguinsuso [4]
[edit] Patron Saint
Saint Nicholas de Tolentino
Saint Nicholas de Tolentino File:Nicholasoftolentino.jpg
PRAYER TO SAINT NICHOLAS
O God, source of strength and courage,
You gave Your beloved preacher,
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine,
the conviction of faith to the very end.
Grace us with the ability
to translate Your teachings into action,
remain patient amid hardship
serve the poor and those who suffer,
and live as Your true and faithful servants.
Amen.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine,
pray for us.
[edit] Festival
Siwawer Festival is the annual festival of Vintar.
This festival of the town is being celebrated in honor for the mighty siwawer and canaoay- kinds of birds- that only soar in the area of Vintar.
Siwawer Festival is celebrated for 12 days- December 19 to December 30.
December 19- San Nicholas de Tolentino Parish Parade
Opening of the Annual Vintar Arcade
December 20- Rambak ti Laod Parade
December 21- "Parada ti Bak-baket ken Lak-lakay" (roughly translated as "Parade of the Old Women and Men")
December 22- "Parada ti Ub-ubing"" (roughly translated as "Parade of the Children")
December 23- Presentation of the Candidates for the Ms. Teen Vintar of the 34 Barangays
December 24 and 26- Christmas Parade
December 27- All-Schools Dance Parade and Dance Showdown
Balikbayans of Vintar Night
December 28- Gays of Vintar Pageant
December 29- Search for the Ms. Teen Vintar Night
December 30- Coronation and Awarding Ceremonies
[edit] Major Families in Vintar
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[edit] Achievements
Vintar is known for being a home of national and international personalities in sports, performing arts, medicine and academics.
Vintar is the home of intelligent people competing in division, regional, national and even international competitions.
[edit] Longest "Tubung"
Tubung is a native cake (called bibingka, in local dialect), which is covered by a wood or a trunk of a tree.
The people from Vintar are known for making these delicacies. Because of this, Vintarinians (people from Vintar) had a spot on the Guinness World for making the longest Tubung in the whole world, which fed almost all of the Vintarinians.
[edit] Mount Baguinsuso
Mount Baguinsuso is an active volcano located in Barangay 14- Ester. Mount Baguinsuso is a historical place for Vintar because it is where the town's name came from. Mount Baguinsuso is a big landform which stretches from:
- Barangay 9- Lubnac
- Barangay 10- Parparoroc
- Barangay 11- Bulbulala
- Barangay 12- Namoroc
But its center or heart is located at Barangay 14- Ester.
Today Mount Baguinsuso is known as Mount Masadsada.
Masadsada is an Ilocano word which means passable valley.
[edit] Products of Vintar
1. Bibingka or native cake
- It is made from desiccated coconut, sweetened molasses (or tagapulot in local dialect) and glutinous rice flour, topped
with grated cheese.
2. Tupig
- It is like a native rice cake which is covered with a leaf of banana, grilled.
3. Tubung
- Tubung is like a native cake (called bibingka, in local dialect), which is covered by a wood or a trunk of a tree.
4. Bagnet
- It is a famous crispy chicaron, famous in Ilocos region, usually eaten alone or mixed with vegetables (called pinakbet
in local dialect).
5. Pinakbet (others call it Pakbet)
- It is a mix of different vegetables, usually beans, eggplant, beans and bittergourd, with salty bagoong.
6. Sukang Ilokano (Ilocano Vinegar)
7. Onion, Garlic, Corn, Rice, Tobacco and other crops.
8. Shrimps and Salted Shrimp (ipon, in local dialect)
9. Brownies, Cassava Cake, Pichi-Pichi, Suman, and other rice-based foods
10. Chicacorn (Cornick)
- These are corn kernels, deep-fried, flavored or salted.
11. Salty Bagoong
[edit] Nicknames of Vintar
"The Territory of Siwawers" (Siwawer is a high-flying, black and orange-colored bird)
"Municipality of Canaoays" (Canaoay is a low-flying, black and white-colored bird)
"Center Municipality of Ilocos Norte"
"Area of Mighty Eagles"
"Vintaren"
[edit] Getting There
Vintar can be reached via:
1. VIA Laoag City: Landing at Laoag International Airport, then hiring a tricycleor any other public
transportation or riding a calesa.
2. VIA Manila: When you ride a land vehicle, it will take you 10–12 hours in reaching the center of Vintar. You may ride
a bus. Florida and Maria De Leon naming the major companies that have a daily trip to Vintar.
[edit] External links
- Pasyalan Ilocos Norte
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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