Abulug

Abulug, officially the Municipality of Abulug, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of , 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 changed 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
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Abulug, Cagayan, was 34,579 people, with a density of .
Economy
Government
Local government
As a municipality in the Province of Cagayan, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have 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.
Elected officials
Congress representaton
Abulug, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, is represented by Samantha Louise V. Alfonso in the house of representatives.
Healthcare
Apayao-Cagayan Medical Center
Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital (soon to operate)
Abulug Municipal Hospital
Fungayao Specialty
Butala Ophthalmology Clinic
Banks
City Savings Bank - Abulug
BDO Network Bank - Abulug
Development Bank of the Philippines - Abulug
Ficobank - Abulug
Claveria Agri-based MPC
Claveria Farmers MPC
Masisit -Dacal MPC - Abulug
Cooperative Bank of Cagayan - Abulug
Tourism
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 Santa Rosa de Lima
Rio de Abulug/Abulug River
Sta. Rosa Dragon Fruit Plantations
Wine Making Industry
Junction Luna - A place in Abulug where major industries are. They are named because this is the access road towards Apayao, especially Luna, Apayao.
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 Elementarry SchoolSchool
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 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
Santa Filomena Elementary School
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Santo Tomas Elementary School
Sawang Elementary School
Sirit Elementary School
Tayak Elementary School
Training Centers
Mire Tutorial Korean Center
KorPhil Korean Language Training Center, Inc.
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 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 "Miko" Manguba – a singer and winner of the boyband show "To the Top" of GMA Network
References
External links
Abulug Cagayan Photo Gallery
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
Philippine Census Information
Municipalities of Cagayan