Tadian

Tadian, officially the Municipality of Tadian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,341 people.

Tadian is 39 km from provincial capital Bontoc and 398 km from Manila.

History
Tadian was formerly known as Kayan. In 1957, the seat of government was transferred to the barrio of Tadian. Two years later the town was renamed to Tadian.

Barangays
Tadian is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


 * Balaoa
 * Banaao
 * Bantey
 * Batayan
 * Bunga
 * Cadad-anan
 * Cagubatan
 * Dacudac
 * Duagan
 * Kayan East
 * Kayan West
 * Lenga
 * Lubon (Lub-ong)
 * Mabalite
 * Masla
 * Pandayan
 * Poblacion
 * Sumadel
 * Tue

Local government
Tadian, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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):
 * Congressman: Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
 * Mayor: Constito S. Masweng
 * Vice-Mayor: Alfonso D. Polan
 * Councilors:
 * William S. Ladiong
 * John P. Malamnao Jr.
 * Jayne D. Saong
 * George C. Bisen Jr.
 * Texter Jack L. Taclobao
 * Johnson W. Balaoas
 * Louie S. Buned
 * Junifer K. Kidit Sr.