MY HOMETOWN

Pagudpud, officially the Municipality of Pagudpud, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It compose of sixteen (16) barangays  (9 coastal and 7 upland) and with a total land area of 21, 400 hectares . According   to 2020 census, it has a population of 25, 098. The town is bounded to the south by the town of Bangui and to the east by the Cordillera Mountain Range,  the town of Adams and the province of Cagayan. The South China Sea lies to the west and north.

 
Origins of the name- PAGUDPUD
Before the Second World War, a native of Batangas arrived to sell blankets and mosquito nets, in this place that was still then named "Tongotong", a barrio of the Bangui municipality. Tired and hungry, the peddler sought sustenance and shelter in one of the houses nearby. After settling down, he was asked about his intentions, but, not understanding, he merely answered, "Ako'y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko'y pudpod," in his usual Batangas accent. This reply became the byword of the residents of Tongotong. Months later, a native of the Bicol Region coming to seek employment in one of the local logging companies alighted in Tongotong and asked one of the bystanders the name of the place, to which he was toldː "Ako'y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko'y pudpod,". The Bicolano thus ascribed the name Pagud-pudpod which was later shortened to PAGUDPUD (and supposedly means soft sandy soil) to the place which held for perpetuity.

Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is the place to be if you love the beach less the crowd.

PAGUDPUD hosts some of the most endearing natural attractions, which remained unexploited, four (4) of the major tourists spots are:

PATAPAT VIADUCT. Elevated viaduct hugging the cliff of the North Cordillera Mountain Range along the sea. Along the expanse is Mabugabog Falls used for hydroelectric power. The Patapat Viaduct, also known as Patapat Bridge, is a viaduct at the municipality of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

SAUD WHITE BEACH. Heart-shaped cove popular with both national and international tourists, movie producers, and travel writers with its emerald water and breathtaking view.  It has been included by Travel & Leisure on its ’25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World’ list.

CAPARISPISAN WINDMILL FARM. The first wind development in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. It is a group of wind turbines in the same location to produce electricity.

KANGAYEDAN FESTIVAL. The Kangayedan Festival is an annual festival with highlights held every 22nd of April in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The festival features a street dance competition, beauty pageant, carnivals, food festivals, sports events, musical concerts, agriculture-trade fairs, garden shows, and other special events organized every year festivals, sports events, musical concerts, agriculture-trade fairs, garden shows, and other special events organized every year.