# Dumalneg

Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg (Ilocano: Ili ti Dumalneg; Filipino: Bayan ng Dumalneg), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,087 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. The writ of execution in this regard was issued in 2013.

## Geography

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 km$^2$. Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous.

### 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.

### Climate

Climate data for Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26 (79) | 28 (82) | 30 (86) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 26 (79) | 29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55 (2.2) | 41 (1.6) | 37 (1.5) | 41 (1.6) | 184 (7.2) | 215 (8.5) | 261 (10.3) | 256 (10.1) | 245 (9.6) | 216 (8.5) | 142 (5.6) | 129 (5.1) | 1,822 (71.8) |
| Average rainy days | 14.1 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 | 18.2 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 222.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue ||||||||||||||

## Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Dumalneg was 3,087 people, with a density of 35 inhabitants per square kilometre or 91 inhabitants per square mile.
Dumalneg's population is predominantly made up of Ilocano and Apayao people.

## Economy

Poverty incidence of Dumalneg
* 10
* 20
* 30
* 40
* 50
* 2000 40.58
* 2003 30.29
* 2006 31.60
* 2009 21.60
* 2012 25.66
* 2015 12.10
* 2018 7.18
* 2021 9.07
* Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

## 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 (2019–2022) :
| Position | Name |
| Congressman | Ria Christina G. Fariñas |
| Mayor | Lairvee G. Espiritu |
| Vice-Mayor | Francisco R. Espiritu Jr. |
| Councilors | Estrelia T. Bacong |
| Councilors | Alexander R. Bunay |
| Councilors | Sheryll L. Asipil |
| Councilors | Alejo M. Laguitan Jr. |
| Councilors | Karlene C. Alawag |
| Councilors | Jaime A. Agreda |
| Councilors | Mavie Mae B. Cadiz |
| Councilors | Santos P. Cascayan Jr. |

## 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.