Amulung

Amulung
Municipality
Municipality of Amulung
Flag of Amulung
Flag
Official seal of Amulung
Seal
Map of Cagayan with Amulung highlighted
Map of Cagayan with Amulung highlighted
Interactive map of Amulung
Amulung is located in Philippines
Amulung
Amulung
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°50′19″N 121°43′25″E / 17.838656°N 121.723483°E / 17.838656; 121.723483
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceCagayan
District 3rd district
Barangays47 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorElpidio R. Rendon
 • Vice MayorEdward Antonio
 • RepresentativeJoseph L. Lara
 • Electorate32,964 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
242.20 km2 (93.51 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Highest elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Lowest elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
50,903
 • Density210.17/km2 (544.34/sq mi)
 • Households
11,891
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12.11
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 258.2 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 820.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 264.8 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 86.51 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCagayan 1 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3505
PSGC
0201504000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIbanag
Ilocano
Itawis
Tagalog

Amulung, officially the Municipality of Amulung, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 50,903 people.

Etymology

Amulung, officially the Municipality of Amulung, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 50,903 people.

History

Former flag of Amulung

Formerly administered from Iguig, Amulung was formally established on 10 May 1734 by the Spaniards as a stopover along the Cagayan River.

Geography

Amulung is situated 26.51 kilometres (16.47 mi) from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 511.66 kilometres (317.93 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Amulung is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Abolo
  • Agguirit
  • Alitungtung
  • Annabuculan
  • Annafatan
  • Anquiray
  • Babayuan
  • Baccuit
  • Bacring
  • Baculud
  • Balauini
  • Bauan
  • Bayabat
  • Calamagui
  • Calintaan
  • Caratacat
  • Casingsingan Norte
  • Casingsingan Sur
  • Catarauan
  • Centro
  • Concepcion
  • Cordova
  • Dadda
  • Dafunganay
  • Dugayung
  • Estefania
  • Gabut
  • Gangauan
  • Goran
  • Jurisdiccion
  • La Suerte
  • Logung
  • Magogod
  • Manalo
  • Marobbob
  • Masical
  • Monte Alegre
  • Nabbialan
  • Nagsabaran
  • Nangalasauan
  • Nanuccauan
  • Pacac-Grande
  • Pacac-Pequeño
  • Palacu
  • Palayag
  • Tana
  • Unag

Climate

Climate data for Amulung, Cagayan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 28
(82)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 26
(79)		 24
(75)		 28
(83)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 150
(5.9)		 106
(4.2)		 84
(3.3)		 48
(1.9)		 103
(4.1)		 115
(4.5)		 134
(5.3)		 156
(6.1)		 136
(5.4)		 240
(9.4)		 246
(9.7)		 300
(11.8)		 1,818
(71.6)
Average rainy days 19 14.3 12.8 10.8 17.7 18.9 21.5 23.3 22.1 20.4 20.3 22.2 223.3
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Amulung
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,234—    
1918 8,077+1.74%
1939 12,295+2.02%
1948 12,734+0.39%
1960 18,415+3.12%
1970 24,283+2.80%
1975 25,732+1.17%
1980 29,079+2.47%
1990 35,116+1.90%
1995 37,744+1.36%
2000 42,754+2.71%
2007 44,367+0.51%
2010 45,182+0.66%
2015 47,860+1.10%
2020 50,336+1.07%
2024 50,903+0.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Amulung was 50,903 people, with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Amulung (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
62.13
2003
46.47
2006
36.70
2009
27.85
2012
25.19
2015
17.50
2018
15.46
2021
15.54
2023
12.11

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Government

Local government

Amulung is part of the third legislative district of the province of Cagayan. It is governed by a mayor, who serves as the local chief executive, and a municipal council (Sangguing Bayan), which serves as the legislative body in accordance with the local government code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022-2025)
Position Name
Congressman Joseph L. Lara
Mayor Elpidio R. Rendon
Vice-mayor Edward Antonio
Councilors Mark Anthony Baculi
Marcian Francisco B. Donato
Mark Aljohn Pascual
Boyet Marcos
Nicano De Leon II
Jong Malamug
Amor M. Pasimio
Bong Zalun

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. There are two schools district offices that govern the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality. These are Amulung East District, and Amulung West District.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abolo Elementary School
  • Agguirit Elementary School
  • Alituntung Elementary School
  • Amulung East Central School
  • Annafatan Elementary School
  • Anquiray Elementary School
  • Babayuan Elementary School
  • Baccuit Elementary School
  • Bacring Elementary School
  • Baculud Elementary School
  • Bayabat Elementary School
  • Calamagui Elementary School
  • Calintaan Elementary School
  • Caratacat Elementary School
  • Casingsingan Norte Elementary School
  • Casingsingan Sur Elementary School
  • Catarauan Elementary School
  • Concepcion Elementary School
  • Cordova Central School
  • Dadda Elementary School
  • Dugayung-Jurisdiccion Elementary School
  • Estefania Elementary School
  • Gabut Elementary School
  • Gangauan Elementary School
  • Goran Elementary School
  • La Suerte Elementary School
  • Logung Elementary School
  • Magogod Elementary School
  • Manalo Elementary School
  • Marobbob Elementary School
  • Masical Elementary School
  • Monte Alegre Elementary School
  • Nabbialan Elementary School
  • Nagsabaran Elementary School
  • Nangalasauan Elementary School
  • Nanuccauan Elementary School
  • Pacac Grande Tana Elementary School
  • Pacac Pequeno Elementary School
  • Palayag Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • Unag-Annabuculan Elementary School
  • Waig Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Amulung National High School
  • Amulung National High School - Baculud Ext.
  • Bayabat National High School
  • Bayabat National High School - La Suerte Ext.
  • Cordova National High School
  • Dadda National High School
  • Lyceum de Amulung
  • Our Lady of Victories Academy
  • Pacac Grande National High School

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Amulung | (DILG)
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