Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Dumalneg was composed of only a single barangay of the same name until August 10, 2012, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dumalneg in its territorial dispute with neighboring Bangui over the jurisdiction of Barangay San Isidro."One Barangay Transferred to Another Municipality in the Second Quarter of 2011". National Statistical Coordination Board. Web. 19 Sep 2013. The writ of execution in this regard was issued in 2013.
Geography The Municipality of Dumalneg is bordered by Pagudpud to the north; Adams to the east; Vintar to the south, and Bangui to the west. It is a land-locked municipality with an area covering 88.48 km2. Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous.
Dumalneg is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Dumalneg is politically divided in 4 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Cabaritan Kalaw Quibel San Isidro
The former Barangay Dumalneg was split into Barangay Cabaritan, Barangay Kalaw, and Barangay Quibel pursuant to Republic Act No. 10955, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on March 24, 2018."12 New Barangays Established in the First Quarter of 2018". Philippine Statistics Authority. Web. 8 Feb 2019.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,452 people, with a density of .
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.
Economy
Agriculture is the main livelihood source of Dumalneg. Residents plant maliket, sweet potatoes, taro, and cassava. The municipality has various natural resources such as lumber, rattan, and firewood.
Transportation
There are few jeepneys that are going to Dumalneg. Tricycles are the main transportation to the town. Dumalneg is a landlocked town, and the only way to get there is via the Dumalneg Road, starting on the highway in Barangay Lanao, Bangui, to the Town's Proper.
Government Local government
Dumalneg, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte, 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(2025–2028) Position Name Congressman Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos III Mayor Francisco R. Espiritu Jr.Vice-Mayor Fraincess Kwyn G. Espiritu Councilors Justine Francis King G. Espiritu Hector T. Balalio Alen Kristine Joy D. Bunay Anita B. Aguinaldo George A. Samalio Faustino D. Tomas Kristine May B. Tamana Danalyn T. Agron
Tourism There are few attractions in Dumalneg. Mainly the Bolo River, locally known as "Ar-ar-o", the place where peoples of Bangui and Pagudpud also going in the said river. Also the view of the mountains of Vintar are considered also the town's attraction.
Education The Bangui Schools District Office governs all public and private elementary and high schools within the Municipality of Dumalneg.
Elementary schools Dumalneg Elementary School San Isidro Elementary School
Secondary school Dumalneg National High School
References
External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System