Barugo, Leyte

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Barugo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 26,919 people in 5,108 households.

[edit] Barangays

Main article: Barangays of Barugo, Leyte

Barugo is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.

Abango Amahit Balire Balud Bukid Bulod Busay Cabarasan Cabolo-an Calingcaguing Can-isag Canomantag Cuta

Domogdog Duka Guindaohan Hiagsam Hilaba Hinugayan Ibag Minuhang Minuswang Pikas Pitogo Poblacion Dist. I

Poblacion Dist. II Poblacion Dist. III Poblacion Dist. IV Poblacion Dist. V Poblacion Dist. VI (New Road) Pongso Roosevelt San Isidro San Roque Santa Rosa Santarin Tutug-an

[edit] History

Barugo was founded by Datu Sikatuna, Datu Kasadok and Datu Pangilawon. The town got its name from the tree called "balugo" that grow in abundance at that time in the area. They first settled at the mouth of Himanglos River. Due to constant Moro raids, they were forced to move inland.

In the 1780s or earlier, the town was marauded and turned into ashes by the Moro raiders. The place is now called "Nasunogan," meaning a place where something was burned. Because of this, the town were forced once again to move to its present location.

[edit] External links

• Official Website of the Municipality of Barugo
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 11°19′N 124°44′E