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Abulug

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Abulug
Municipality
Municipality of Abulug
Flag of Abulug
Flag
Official seal of Abulug
Seal
Nicknames: 
Nipa Haven of the North
Trading Center of Northwestern Cagayan
Map of Cagayan with Abulug highlighted
Map of Cagayan with Abulug highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Abulug
Abulug is located in Philippines
Abulug
Abulug
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°26′39″N 121°27′27″E / 18.444114°N 121.457636°E / 18.444114; 121.457636
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceCagayan
District 2nd district
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJesus Florencio A. Vargas
 • Vice MayorKarry Ann M. Guillermo
 • RepresentativeBaby Aline Vargas-Alfonso
 • Electorate21,113 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
35,347
 • Density217.39/km2 (563.03/sq mi)
 • Households
8,165
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
8.94
% (2023)[4]
 • RevenueIncrease PHP 129,899,901.10 (2019)[5]
 • Assets₱ 685.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 179.3 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 193.9 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCagayan 2 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3517
PSGC
0201501000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIlocano
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 2024 census, it has a population of 35,347 people.[6]

History

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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 had to change its location thrice, primarily due to the frequently changing course of the Abulog river.[7]

During the 1818 Spanish census, Abulug had 1,162 native families living in harmony with 1 Spanish-Filipino clan.[8]: 604 

Geography

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Abulug is situated 128.06 kilometres (79.57 mi) from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 613.21 kilometres (381.03 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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

In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad.[9]

  • 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

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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[10]

Demographics

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Population census of Abulug
YearPop.±% 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+1.32%
2024 35,347+0.53%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15]

In the 2024 census, the population of Abulug was 35,347 people,[16] with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Abulug (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
36.50
2003
23.90
2006
18.00
2009
21.62
2012
20.94
2015
14.38
2018
14.79
2021
10.73
2023
8.94

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

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

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Government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government has 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.

The Abulug government center transferred to Barangay Libertad following a municipal resolution that re-designated the government center from its previous location in Barangay Centro.

Elected officials

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)[26]
Position Name
Congressman Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso
Mayor Manny Vargas
Vice-Mayor Jeff Vargas
Councilors Karry Ann M. Guillermo
Plong Vargas
Precy vargas
Carlo Vinagrera
Myrlen P. Umblas
Bob Cabagui
Ely De San Jose
Boleng Montenegro

Congress representation

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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

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  • 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 President Rodrigo 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

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  • New Abulug Municipal Hall - located at Municipal Government Center, Libertad.
  • Lucban Bridge - is the seventh longest bridge in the Philippines. The bridge has a length of 825 825 m (2,707 ft), consists of 12 spans with 436.9 m (1,433 ft) 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

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The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.[27] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[28] The Abulug Schools District Office governs the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.[29]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • 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

Secondary schools

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

Technical school

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  • TESDA Abulug

Higher educational institution

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  • F.L. Vargas College - Abulug Campus

Notable personalities

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References

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  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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Commission on Audit Report - Cagayan". coa.gov.ph. Commission on Audit. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  7. ↑ Salgado, Pedro. "Ibanag Missions in Cagayan Province". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 181–189.
  8. ↑ Buzeta, Manuel; Bravo, Felipe (1850). Diccionario Geográfico, Estadístico, Histórico, de las Islas Filipinas (in Spanish). Madrid: Imp. de D. José C. de la Peña. Retrieved March 18, 2026 – via University of Santo Tomas Digital Library and Archives.(Page 604)
  9. ↑ "An Act Changing the Name of Barrio Colonia, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan, to Libertad". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Abulug, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  11. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  12. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  16. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  20. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  23. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  24. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  25. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  26. ↑ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  27. ↑ "History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  28. ↑ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  29. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
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