Abulug (; ; ), officially the Municipality of Abulug, is a

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in the

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of ,

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,579 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.

Geography

Abulug is situated from the provincial capital

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, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Abulug is politically subdivided into 20

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s.Each barangay consists of puroks while some have

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. In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad. * Alinunu * Bagu * Banguian * Calog Norte * Calog Sur * Canayun * Centro (

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) * Dana-Ili * Guiddam * Libertad * Lucban * Pinili * Santa Filomena * Santo Tomas * Siguiran * Simayung * Sirit * San Agustin * San Julian * Santa Rosa

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 34,579 people, with a density of .

Economy

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

Abulug is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, 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. Now, the Abulug government center has been officially transferred to Barangay Libertad. This change was formalized through a municipal resolution that re-designated the government center from its previous location in Barangay Centro, Abulug.

Elected officials

Congress representation

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

*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 Pres. Rodrigo Roa 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, Abulug, Cagayan * 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. * 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

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region. The Abulug Schools District Office governs the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

* 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

* 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

* TESDA Abulug

Higher educational institution

* F.L. Vargas College - Abulug Campus

Notable personalities

* Jeth Troy U. Rosario – a basketball player * Jamiko Allan "Miko" Sabbun Manguba – a Filipino musician

References

External links

Abulug Cagayan Photo Gallery
* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information
{{Authority control Municipalities of Cagayan