Abulug, Cagayan

Abulug
Municipality

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Map of Cagayan showing the location of Abulug
Abulug

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 18°27′N 121°27′E / 18.45°N 121.45°E / 18.45; 121.45Coordinates: 18°27′N 121°27′E / 18.45°N 121.45°E / 18.45; 121.45
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Cagayan
District 2nd District
Barangays 20
Government[1]
 • Mayor Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas
Area[2]
 • Total 162.60 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 32,497
 • Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3517
IDD : area code  +63 (0)78
Income class 3rd class

Abulug is a third class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 32,497 people.[3]

Abulug: The Nipa Haven of the North;

The Trading Center of Northwestern Cagayan

Barangays

Abulug is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad.[4]

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

Education

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

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

Sawang Elementary School

Sirit Elementary School

Sta. Filomena Elementary School

Sta. Rosa Elementary School

Sto. Tomas Elementary School

Tayak Elementary School

F. L. Vargas College - Elementary Department

Training Centers:

Mire Tutorial Korean Center

KorPhil Korean Language Training Center, Inc.

Healthcare

Apayao-Cagayan Medical Center

Abulug Municipal Hospital

Fungayao Specialty

Butala Opthalmology Clinic

Economy

Java Commercial Center - A commercial complex which houses hotel, boutiques, salons, financial firms, shopping center, restaurants and one of the largest drugstore companies in the Philippines, the Mercury Drug.

Hyundai Abulug Satellite - A car dealer company located along Maharlika Highway, Calog Sur, Abulug, Cagayan.

Banks

Philippine Resources Savings Bank - Abulug

Ficobank - Abulug (soon)

Rural Bank of Luna (Ap.) - Abulug

Claveria Agri-based MPC

Claveria Farmers Cooperative

Tourist Spots

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 Sta. Rosa de Lima

Rio de Abulug/Abulug River

Sta. Rosa Dragon Fruit Platations

Wine Making Industry

Notable People

Maja Ross Andres "Aka Maja" Salvador - a model, singer, dancer, actress and producer of ABS-CBN management and she is 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 "Aka Miko" Manguba - a singer and winner of the boyband show "To the Top" of GMA Network. The son of Marlan Sabbun- Manguba, the Mrs. World 2014.

Demographics

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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]


In the 2015 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 32,497 people,[3] with a density of 200 inhabitants per square kilometre or 520 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Province: CAGAYAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "An Act Changing the Name of Barrio Colonia, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan, to Libertad". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  5. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  7. ↑ "Province of Cagayan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Adjacent places of Abulug, Cagayan
 Babuyan Channel (Luzon Strait)
Pamplona Ballesteros
   Abulug  
Luna, Apayao Santa Marcela, Apayao


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