# Abulug

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 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
### Barangays

Abulug is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
In 1957, barrio Colonia was renamed to Libertad.
* Alinunu
* Bagu
* Banguian
* Calog Norte
* Calog Sur
* Canayun
* Centro (Poblacion)
* Dana-Ili
* Guiddam
* Libertad
* Lucban
* Pinili
* Santa Filomena
* Santo Tomas
* Siguiran
* Simayung
* Sirit
* San Agustin
* San Julian
* Santa Rosa

### Climate

Climate data for Abulug, Cagayan :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) | 26 (79) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 28 (82) | 27 (81) | 25 (77) | 29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 120 (4.7) | 77 (3.0) | 62 (2.4) | 40 (1.6) | 118 (4.6) | 138 (5.4) | 162 (6.4) | 173 (6.8) | 143 (5.6) | 198 (7.8) | 185 (7.3) | 248 (9.8) | 1,664 (65.4) |
| Average rainy days | 16.9 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 10.6 | 18.7 | 20.1 | 21.2 | 23.3 | 20.8 | 16.9 | 16.5 | 20.0 | 208.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue ||||||||||||||

## Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 34,579 people, with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.

## Economy

Poverty incidence of Abulug
* 10
* 20
* 30
* 40
* 2000 36.50
* 2003 23.90
* 2006 18.00
* 2009 21.62
* 2012 20.94
* 2015 14.38
* 2018 14.79
* 2021 10.73
* 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

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

Members of the Municipal Council (2019–2022) :
| Position | Name |
| Congressman | Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso |
| Mayor | Jesus Florencio A. Vargas |
| Vice-Mayor | Jesus Emmanuel P. Vargas |
| Councilors | Karry Ann M. Guillermo |
| Councilors | Maries A. Tacipit |
| Councilors | Bob T. Cabagui |
| Councilors | Marie Flor V. Esquillo |
| Councilors | Myrlen P. Umblas |
| Councilors | Shiela Marie R. Rivera-Agtang |
| Councilors | Edward R. Montenegro |
| Councilors | Rolando F. Dela Cruz |

### 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 Cagayan Valley region. The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

### 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 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

### Training Centers

* TESDA Abulug

## Notable personalities

* Maja Ross Andres Aka "Maja" Salvador – a model, singer, dancer, actress and producer regarded as the "Dance Princess". She is from Canayun, Abulug, Cagayan
* Jeth Troy 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 "Miko" Sabbun Manguba.JMKO is a Filipino musician signed as one of the newest singers of ABS-CBN Star Music. He was a former member of GMA Network's winning boy band Top One Project.