BARANGAY AGDUM


Brief History

Barangay Agdum is one of the farthest barangay of Miag-ao, Iloilo. It is situated at a hilltop. It has a population of 338 and 95% of which are Catholics.

Barangay Agdum is about 10 kilometers from the poblacion. In the early days, this place is surrounded by the large trees and large numbers of bamboo clumps which impedes the entrance of sunlight. Old settlers called this place "madlum" or "madulom" until it is called Barangay Agdum, its present and official name.


Vision/Mission

To establish continuity and achievement of development concern. To strengthen economic stability

Objectives

  1. Observe and implement clean and green program
  2. Maintain and support irrigation system.
  3. To pursue the residents for unity and peace.
  4. For vehicles to enter the barangay.

Strategies

  1. Conduct seminars to develop their skills with regards to scientific way of farming.
  2. Development of irrigation system.
  3. Observe and implement vegetable gardening program.

Barangay Profile

General Profile

Barangay Officials

Reyque Faigones Punong Barangay
Joel Escultor Kagawad
Josph Nalunat Kagawad
Elsie Naman Kagawad
Virginia Nalunat Kagawad
Juan Escultor Kagawad
Estrella Naman Kagawad
Santiago Nalunat Kagawad
Anthony Naman SK Chairman
Myrna Nalunat Barangay Secretary
Maricol Nalunat Barangay Treasurer

Economic Profile

Total Land Area

Agricultural 110.6734 has
Residential 1,3383 has
Forestry 23,6756 has
Grassland 11,8098 has
Number of transportation available in the barangay Bicycle 3
List of tourist attraction None

Social Profile

Total population 338
Number of male 204
Number of female 134
Number of youths 34
Number of households 73
Number of houses 63
List of sports facilities Basketball, Chess board
List of recreational facilities None
List of school present in the barangay None
Number of college students 7
Number of high school students 25
Number of elementary pupils 26
Number of pre-schoolers 6
Prevailing religion Roman Catholic
Other religious sectors present in the barangay None

Infrastructure Profile

Presence of road and estimated length Footwalk
Number of Houses with Electricity 44
Number of Houses without Electricity 21
Number of Bridges and Length None
Number of Communication Facilities Cellphones 5, Handheld radios 1
Number of Water Supply System Jetmatic pump 1, Spring Water 2

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