Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 2732 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 95.56 km2 (36.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,884 |
| Density (2020) | 407 / km2 (1,054 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 48' North, 120° 27' East (17.7926, 120.4559) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Cabugao is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 95.56 square kilometers or 36.90 square miles which constitutes 3.68% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,884. This represented 5.51% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 407 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,054 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cabugao has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinaay | 2.19% | 852 | 808 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Aragan | 2.40% | 934 | 804 | 16.17% | 3.20% |
| Arnap | 3.37% | 1,310 | 1,242 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Baclig | 6.29% | 2,446 | 2,366 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Bato | 1.37% | 532 | 533 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Bonifacio | 3.70% | 1,438 | 1,372 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Bungro | 1.12% | 434 | 438 | -0.91% | -0.19% |
| Cacadiran | 2.77% | 1,076 | 915 | 17.60% | 3.47% |
| Caellayan | 2.71% | 1,054 | 1,067 | -1.22% | -0.26% |
| Carusipan | 1.65% | 641 | 562 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Catucdaan | 2.58% | 1,002 | 943 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Cuancabal | 2.92% | 1,137 | 969 | 17.34% | 3.42% |
| Cuantacla | 2.20% | 855 | 813 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Daclapan | 6.16% | 2,396 | 2,280 | 5.09% | 1.05% |
| Dardarat | 3.98% | 1,549 | 1,606 | -3.55% | -0.76% |
| Lipit | 2.29% | 889 | 840 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Maradodon | 1.88% | 730 | 753 | -3.05% | -0.65% |
| Margaay | 2.56% | 996 | 832 | 19.71% | 3.86% |
| Nagsantaan | 0.98% | 381 | 409 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Nagsincaoan | 1.07% | 418 | 426 | -1.88% | -0.40% |
| Namruangan | 5.18% | 2,015 | 1,914 | 5.28% | 1.09% |
| Pila | 2.14% | 834 | 752 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Pug-os | 5.34% | 2,077 | 1,917 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Quezon | 5.22% | 2,031 | 2,093 | -2.96% | -0.63% |
| Reppaac | 0.76% | 295 | 364 | -18.96% | -4.33% |
| Rizal | 3.15% | 1,226 | 1,398 | -12.30% | -2.73% |
| Sabang | 3.65% | 1,419 | 1,335 | 6.29% | 1.29% |
| Sagayaden | 3.23% | 1,256 | 1,197 | 4.93% | 1.02% |
| Salapasap | 4.75% | 1,848 | 1,821 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Salomague | 4.31% | 1,675 | 1,619 | 3.46% | 0.72% |
| Sisim | 1.82% | 709 | 732 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Turod | 3.80% | 1,479 | 1,452 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Turod-Patac | 2.44% | 950 | 929 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Cabugao Total | 38,884 | 37,501 | 3.69% | 0.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cabugao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱455,009,511.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,070,733.87 | – |
| 2010 | 151,367,310.09 | 112.98% |
| 2011 | 144,416,379.09 | -4.59% |
| 2012 | 142,460,626.23 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 138,142,994.04 | -3.03% |
| 2014 | 88,925,849.16 | -35.63% |
| 2015 | 240,168,463.28 | 170.08% |
| 2016 | 455,009,511.77 | 89.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabugao in the 2015 Census was 37,429 broken down into 8,188 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,908 | 5,345 | 5.22 | |
| 28,560 | 5,780 | 4.94 | |
| 31,446 | 6,268 | 5.02 | |
| 33,805 | 7,036 | 4.80 | |
| 35,676 | 7,716 | 4.62 | |
| 37,429 | 8,188 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabugao is 10 to 14, with 3,706 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 538 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 682 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,059 | 8.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,686 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,706 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,337 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,161 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,931 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,756 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,555 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,178 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,069 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,841 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,554 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,217 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 888 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 671 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 538 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 672 | 1.79% |
| Total | 37,501 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabugao grew from 8,848 in 1903 to 38,884 in 2020, an increase of 30,036 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.77%, or an increase of 1,383 people, from the previous population of 37,501 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,848 | – | |
| 12,602 | 2.26% | |
| 13,867 | 0.48% | |
| 14,823 | 0.69% | |
| 17,791 | 1.62% | |
| 20,444 | 1.37% | |
| 22,664 | 2.09% | |
| 24,424 | 1.51% | |
| 28,033 | 1.39% | |
| 28,567 | 0.35% | |
| 31,459 | 2.09% | |
| 33,847 | 1.01% | |
| 35,706 | 1.97% | |
| 37,501 | 0.94% | |
| 38,884 | 0.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cabugao for the year 2019 was 25,373, broken down into 12,694 males and 12,679 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cabugao is situated at approximately 17° 48' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Cabugao are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, and Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 358.74 kilometers (222.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Juan, Ilocos Sur, 5.58 kilometers (3.47 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur, 8.17 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the North (N0°E)
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, 12.32 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Badoc, Ilocos Norte, 14.97 kilometers (9.30 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 17.79 kilometers (11.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Pinili, Ilocos Norte, 19.12 kilometers (11.88 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 25.40 kilometers (15.78 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 31.38 kilometers (19.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 47.10 kilometers (29.27 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 66.75 kilometers (41.48 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 112.96 kilometers (70.19 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 130.99 kilometers (81.39 miles) to the South (S6°W)
Distance from Manila: 358.74 kilometers (222.91 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.