Abulug

Abulug
Municipality
Municipality of Abulug
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Nicknames:  Nipa Haven of the North Trading Center of Northwestern Cagayan
Map of Cagayan with Abulug highlighted
Interactive map of 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
Country	Philippines
Region	Cagayan Valley
Province	Cagayan
District	2nd district
Barangays	20 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Jesus Florencio A. Vargas
• Vice Mayor	Karry Ann M. Guillermo
• Representative	Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso
• Electorate	21,113 voters (2025)
Area
• 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)
• Total	35,347
• Density	217.39/km2 (563.03/sq mi)
• Households	8,165
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	8.94 % (2023)
• Revenue	PHP 129,899,901.10 (2019)
• Assets	₱ 685.7 million (2024)
• Expenditure	₱ 179.3 million (2024)
• Liabilities	₱ 193.9 million (2024)
Service provider
• Electricity	Cagayan 2 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	3517
PSGC	0201501000
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 2024 census, it has a population of 35,347 people.

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

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

Geography

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.

Demographics

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

Economy

Poverty incidence of Abulug (%)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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

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.

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 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

• 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

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

Notable personalities

• Jeth Troy U. Rosario – basketball player
• Jamiko Allan "Miko" Sabbun Manguba – musician

References

External links

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