Abulug

Abulug
Abulug
Municipality
	Municipality of Abulug
	Flag Seal
	Nickname(s): Nipa Haven of the North; Trading Center of Northwestern Cagayan
	Map of Cagayan with Abulug highlighted
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	Abulug Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 18°26′39″N 121°27′27″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Cagayan Valley
Province	Cagayan
District	2nd district
Barangays	20 (see Barangays)
Government [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Jesus Florencio A. Vargas
• Vice Mayor	Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas
• Representative	Samantha Louise V. Alfonso
• Electorate	20,308 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	162.60 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
Elevation	3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Highest elevation	39 m (128 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)[3]
• Total	34,579
• Density	210/km2 (550/sq mi)
• Households	8,165
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	14.79% (2018)[4]
• Revenue	PHP 129,899,901.10 (2019)[5]
• Assets	₱ 445.7 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 124.6 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 124.9 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Cagayan 2 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	3517
PSGC	021501000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)78
Native languages	Ilocano; Ibanag; Atta; Tagalog

Abulug (Ibanag: Ili nat Abulug; Ilocano: Ili ti Abulug; Tagalog: Bayan ng Abulug), officially the Municipality of Abulug, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cagayan , Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,579 people.[3]

History

Abulug was officially established as a Spanish mission in 1596. Originally called Tular, the name Abulug became commonly used after 1629. The town became the base of Spanish expeditions against the unconquered Isneg tribes of Apayao. Since its founding, the town has changed location thrice, primarily due to the frequently changing course of the Abulog river.[6]

Geography

Barangays

Abulug is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad.[7]

Alinunu
Bagu
Banguian
Calog Norte
Calog Sur
Canayun
Centro (Poblacion)
Dana-Ili
Guiddam
Libertad
Lucban
Pinili
Santa Filomena
Santo Tomas
Siguiran
Simayung
Sirit
San Agustin
San Julian
Santa Rosa

Climate

Climate data for Abulug, Cagayan
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	25 (77)	26 (79)	29 (84)	31 (88)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	28 (82)	27 (81)	25 (77)	29 (84)
Average low °C (°F)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	21 (70)	23 (73)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	120 (4.7)	77 (3.0)	62 (2.4)	40 (1.6)	118 (4.6)	138 (5.4)	162 (6.4)	173 (6.8)	143 (5.6)	198 (7.8)	185 (7.3)	248 (9.8)	1,664 (65.4)
Average rainy days	16.9	12.2	11.5	10.6	18.7	20.1	21.2	23.3	20.8	16.9	16.5	20.0	208.7
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Demographics

Population census of Abulug
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	8,329	—
1918	6,459	−1.68%
1939	10,929	+2.54%
1948	11,433	+0.50%
1960	14,458	+1.98%
1970	19,206	+2.88%
1975	21,293	+2.09%
1980	23,916	+2.35%
1990	24,562	+0.27%
1995	23,548	−0.79%
2000	26,683	+2.72%
2007	28,769	+1.04%
2010	30,675	+2.36%
2015	32,497	+1.10%
2020	34,579	+1.23%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

In the 2020 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 34,579 people,[3] with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Abulug

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]

Government

Local government

As a municipality in the Province of Cagayan, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.

The municipality 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.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[20]
Position	Name
Congressman	Samantha Louise V. Alfonso
Mayor	Jesus Florencio A. Vargas
Vice-Mayor	Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas
Councilors	Karry Ann M. Guillermo
	Maries A. Tacipit
	Bob T. Cabagui
	Marie Flor V. Esquillo
	Myrlen P. Umblas
	Shiela Marie R. Rivera-Agtang
	Edward R. Montenegro
	Rolando F. Dela Cruz

Congress representaton

Abulug, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, is represented by Samantha Louise V. Alfonso in the house of representatives.

Healthcare

Apayao-Cagayan Medical Center
Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital (soon to operate)
Abulug Municipal Hospital
Fungayao Specialty
Butala Ophthalmology Clinic

Banks

City Savings Bank - Abulug
BDO Network Bank - Abulug
Development Bank of the Philippines - Abulug
Ficobank - Abulug
Claveria Agri-based MPC
Claveria Farmers MPC
Masisit -Dacal MPC - Abulug
Cooperative Bank of Cagayan - Abulug

Tourism

Lucban Bridge - is the seventh longest bridge in the Philippines. The bridge has a length of 825 linear meters, consists of 12 spans with 436.90 linear meters in total length approaches.
Miraculous Image of Santa Rosa de Lima
Rio de Abulug/Abulug River
Sta. Rosa Dragon Fruit Plantations
Wine Making Industry
Junction Luna - A place in Abulug where major industries are. They are named because this is the access road towards Apayao, especially Luna, Apayao.

Education

The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.[21] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[22] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

College

F.L. Vargas College - Abulug Campus

High School

Abulug School of Fisheries
Abulug National Rural and Vocational High School
Libertad National High School
Divine Word High School - Dana-ili
F.L. Vargas College - High School Department
Lyceum of Abulug

Elementary

Abulug Central Elementary School
Alinunu Elementary School
Bagu Elementary School
Banguian Elementarry SchoolSchool
Calog Norte Elementary School
Calog Sur Elementary School
Canayun Elementary School
Dana-ili Elementary School
Dugo Elementary School
F. L. Vargas College - Elementary Department
Guiddam Eementary School
Libertad Elementary School
Lucban Elementary School
Macugay Elementary School
Muru Elementary School
Pinaron Elementary School
Pinili Elementary School
San Agustin Elementary School
San Julian Elementary School
Santa Filomena Elementary School
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Santo Tomas Elementary School
Sawang Elementary School
Sirit Elementary School
Tayak Elementary School

Training Centers

Mire Tutorial Korean Center
KorPhil Korean Language Training Center, Inc.

Notable personalities

Maja Ross Andres "Aka Maja" Salvador – a model, singer, dancer, actress and producer regarded as the "Dance Princess". She is from Canayun, Abulug, Cagayan
Jeth Roy U. Rosario – a professional basketball player of TNT ka Tropa of PBA. He is from Alinunu, Abulug, Cagayan
Marlan Sabbun-Manguba – a professional dancer; Mrs. World Philippines 2014. She is from Centro, Abulug, Cagayan
Jamiko Allan "Miko" Manguba – a singer and winner of the boyband show "To the Top" of GMA Network

References

Municipality of Abulug | (DILG)
"2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
"Commission on Audit Report - Cagayan". coa.gov.ph. Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
Salgado, Pedro. "Ibanag Missions in Cagayan Province". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 181–189.
"An Act Changing the Name of Barrio Colonia, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan, to Libertad". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
"Abulug, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
"Province of Cagayan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
"2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
"History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan | Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
"DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.

External links

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[1] Municipality of Abulug | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[PSA20–02-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[5] "Commission on Audit Report - Cagayan". coa.gov.ph. Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

[6] Salgado, Pedro. "Ibanag Missions in Cagayan Province". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 181–189.

[7] "An Act Changing the Name of Barrio Colonia, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan, to Libertad". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2011-04-12.

[met_norms-8] "Abulug, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

[PSA15–02-9] Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–02-10] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-02-11] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-12] "Province of Cagayan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[13] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[14] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[15] "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[16] "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[17] "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[18] "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[19] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[20] "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

[21] "History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan | Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.

[22] "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.

Province of Cagayan
Tuguegarao (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Abulug Alcala Allacapan Amulung Aparri Baggao Ballesteros Buguey Calayan Camalaniugan Claveria Enrile Gattaran Gonzaga Iguig Lal-lo Lasam Pamplona Peñablanca Piat Rizal Sanchez Mira Santa Ana Santa Praxedes Santa Teresita Santo Niño Solana Tuao
Component city	Tuguegarao
Barangays	See: List of barangays in Cagayan