Pinili is one of the youngest and smallest town of the province. It is often referred to as “Selected Refuge of Liberty.” It lies in the southern portion of the province 29.60 kilometers southeast of Laoag City. It is bounded by four municipalities, namely: Batac on the north, Currimao on the northwest, Badoc on the southwest and Nueva Era on the east.
It has two seasons, the wet and the dry. The wet or rainy season occurs during the month of May to the early days of October, while the dry season happens during the rest of the year.
Infrastructure Development.
The fast development of the town is attributed to the concerted efforts of the people. Roads and bridges, including drainage canals in the poblacion, are already constructed. The old town hall on top of a hill was replaced by a concrete one. Elementary and secondary school buildings were constructed and repaired which was made possible by the national and local government.
The public plaza was beautified and is now considered the most beautiful plaza in the province. In the rural barangays, roads were widened, constructed, repaired and maintained. Under the Rural Development Corporation (RDC), the Pinili-Nueva Era road was constructed and some others are still being built, with assistance coming from the national and provincial government
Economic Development.
Farming is one of the sources of livelihood of the people. Farmers produce rice, tobacco, sugarcane, maguey and vegetables. They concentrate on planting tobacco, because it commands a high price. Meanwhile, garlic is also a promising crop. This is produce in large amounts every planting season. Vegetables like eggplant, pepper, string beans and mungo are also produced to augment the people’s income.
The thick forest that surrounds the municipality is an additional source of income. During summer, fruits like duhat, siniguelas and camangeg are gathered and sold in local markets.
Women who migrated from Paoay make towels, blankets and bathrobes for sale. Livestock raising is also an industry. Farmers raise goats and cattle for some consumption and for sale.
General Information EXISTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
* Public buildings
Market, municipal public buildings, municipal fire protection building, PNP building, Pinili guest house, municipal library; bureau of telecommunications building
* Facilities
o Ambulance
o Back Hoe
o Dumptrucks
o Fire Truck
o Generator
o Patrol Car
o Road Grader
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
* Mini-buses
* Jeepneys
* Tricycles
* Motorcycles
EXISTING BANKS
* None
EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
* On file at INTTIC or contact the municipality directly at (63-77) 794-1020
OTHERS
* Municipal Tax Revenue Code on file at INTTIC or contact the municipality directly at (63-77) 794-1020
Land area: 89.48 sq. km.
Population: 15,572 (end 2001)
Barangays: 25
source:
http://www.inttic.com/investment/invinfo/pinili.htm(The Ilocos Norte Tourism, Trade & Investment Council (INTTIC) was founded in 2004 by Ilocos Norte Governor Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for the purpose of promoting tourism, trade and investment in the province.
It operates under Gameng, a non-stock, non-profit organization which currently manages the Ilocos Norte museum.
INTTIC works hand in hand with government by proposing projects as well as assisting in the dissemination of information required by various sectors interested in developing the province.)
