Adams (Ilocos Norte)

For other places by the name, see Adams.

Adams is a town in Ilocos Norte.

Adams is one of the smallest towns in Ilocos Norte, consisting of only one barangay and with a population of only 2,279 people. It sits at the triboundary with Apayao and Cagayan provinces and is located on a valley formed by the Bolo River and surrounded by the Cordillera Mountains.

Adams' name dates from the American era, and is derived from the anglicized version of the identity of the town's indigenous inhabitants, the Adang, who are closely related to the Igorot groups of the Luzon Cordilleras.

It is home to about 2,000 people (census, 1 July 2024)

Adams is bypassed by Route 2 (Manila North Road), the main thoroughfare in Ilocos Norte. Instead, travelers heading to town take a junction leading from Barangay Pancian in neighboring Pagudpud, 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) away. Apart from hiring a tricycle in the said junction, there is no public transportation serving Adams.

There is also a dirt road from Calanasan in Apayao.

The nearest airport is in Laoag.

Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town, but many inland locations are only accessible through hiking, motorbike or 4WD due to the rough terrain.

There are 18 waterfalls in town, of which only two are open to the public.

• 18.435454120.9084721 Anuplig Falls. A two-level cascade with a total height of 14 metres (46 ft).  (updated Oct 2026)
• 18.444862120.9026612 Anat Falls. A shorter cascade than Anuplig, it is mostly visited by residents for its nearer distance from town and calmer waters.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 18.461369120.9115913 Lover's Peak. A stretch of highland overlooking downtown Adams named for its being a favorite dating spot for couples.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 18.450071120.9043051 Cardom Farm. A fruit farm that also offers unlimited coffee from beans that are also grown inside the complex.  (updated Oct 2026)

There are no public markets or banks, so carry cash. The only stores to be found are mom-and-pop sari-sari stores.

• 18.460895120.9035681 Cardom's Winery. A producer of wines made from different fruits.  (updated Oct 2026)

There a few homestays and inns in town, although most visitors tend to make a daytrip and stay overnight in Pagudpud.

• 18.463376120.9019631 Ilyn's Homeyplace and Restaurant, ☏ +63 920 661 0632, chenilyn38@gmail.com. A homestay with a koi pond.  (updated Oct 2026)

Landslides are common during the rainy season.

The town's postal code is 2922.

• Pagudpud