Abulug

Abulug
Municipality
Municipality of Abulug
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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″N121°27′27″E / 18.444114°N 121.457636°E / 18.444114; 121.457636
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	10.73 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	PHP 129,899,901.10 (2019) [5]
•  Assets	₱ 445.7 million (2020), 124.1 million (2012), 125.2 million (2013), 134.5 million (2014), 154.4 million (2015), 243.1 million (2016), 287.4 million (2017), 374.9 million (2018), 396.5 million (2019), 501.2 million (2021), 563.3 million (2022)
•  Expenditure	₱ 124.6 million (2020), 56.99 million (2012), 62.42 million (2013), 60.66 million (2014), 73.53 million (2015), 77.65 million (2016), 84.86 million (2017), 103.5 million (2018), 114 million (2019), 141.2 million (2021), 172.1 million (2022)
•  Liabilities	₱ 124.9 million (2020), 92.31 million (2012), 88.22 million (2013), 92.44 million (2014), 94.46 million (2015), 101.9 million (2016), 104.6 million (2017), 114.2 million (2018), 105.4 million (2019), 126.1 million (2021), 142.1 million (2022)
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 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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 18.00 2009 21.62 2012 20.94 2015 14.38 2018 14.79 2021 10.73 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Abulug is potential for commercial activities. It is located in northwestern part of Cagayan. The town particularly the area of Jct. Luna is the gateway to Apayao province.

Many commercial establishments are now in the municipality such as: agricultural and construction supplies, banks, bookstores, drug stores, pawnshops, groceries, bakeries, car companies, hotels, boutiques, restaurants, convenience stores, shopping centers, appliance centers, review and training centers, courier companies and others.

Government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Abulug is 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.

Now, Abulug government center has been officially transferred to Barangay Libertad. This change is formalized through a local resolution that re-designated the government center from its previous location in Barangay Centro, Abulug.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022) ^[21]

Position	Name
Congressman	Baby Aline Vargas-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 representation

Abulug, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, is represented by Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso in the house of representatives.

Healthcare

• Apayao-Cagayan Medical Center (ACMC).
• Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital (NWCGH) is a government-owned tertiary hospital. It was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 11718 approved on April 23, 2022 by Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte through the initiative of Rep. Samantha Louise Vargas Alfonso. The NWCGH is located along National Highway, Pinili, Abulug, Cagayan.
• Abulug Municipal Hospital
• Fungayao Specialty
• Butala Ophthalmology Clinic

Tourism

• New Abulug Municipal Hall - located at Municipal Government Center, Libertad, Abulug, Cagayan
• 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.
• St. Thomas Parish Church
• Immaculate Conception Parish Church
• Miraculous Image of Santa Rosa de Lima
• Rio de Abulug/Abulug River
• Sta. Rosa Dragon Fruit Plantations
• Wine Making Industry
• Abulug River Park

Education

The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system. ^[22] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. ^[23] 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 Elementary School
• 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 Elementary 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

• TESDA Abulug

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 Troy 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" Sabbun Manguba.JMKO is a Filipino musician signed as one of the newest singers of ABS-CBN Star Music. He was a former member of GMA Network's winning boy band Top One Project.

References

1.   Municipality of Abulug | (DILG)
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.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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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.
8. "Abulug, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
9. Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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.
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.
12. "Province of Cagayan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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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. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
21. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
22. "History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan | Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
23. "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.

 24. Miko Manguba 

External links

• Abulug Cagayan Photo Gallery
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information