Kabugao, Province of Apayao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 3809 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 935.12 km2 (361.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,215 |
| Density (2020) | 17 / km2 (45 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 1' North, 121° 11' East (18.0229, 121.1841) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.7 meters (445.0 feet) |
Kabugao is a municipality in the landlocked province of Apayao. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 935.12 square kilometers or 361.05 square miles which constitutes 20.77% of Apayao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,215. This represented 13.04% of the total population of Apayao province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 17 inhabitants per square kilometer or 45 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kabugao has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badduat | 6.57% | 1,065 | 943 | 12.94% | 2.59% |
| Baliwanan | 2.88% | 467 | 480 | -2.71% | -0.58% |
| Bulu | 2.47% | 401 | 297 | 35.02% | 6.52% |
| Cabetayan | 3.68% | 597 | 613 | -2.61% | -0.56% |
| Dagara | 2.70% | 437 | 541 | -19.22% | -4.39% |
| Dibagat | 3.80% | 616 | 704 | -12.50% | -2.77% |
| Karagawan | 4.17% | 676 | 655 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Kumao | 3.55% | 575 | 570 | 0.88% | 0.18% |
| Laco | 2.63% | 427 | 411 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
| Lenneng | 15.86% | 2,572 | 2,541 | 1.22% | 0.26% |
| Lucab | 3.48% | 565 | 604 | -6.46% | -1.40% |
| Luttuacan | 6.25% | 1,014 | 1,042 | -2.69% | -0.57% |
| Madatag | 5.04% | 818 | 798 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Madduang | 3.86% | 626 | 467 | 34.05% | 6.36% |
| Magabta | 1.18% | 191 | 203 | -5.91% | -1.27% |
| Maragat | 1.70% | 276 | 453 | -39.07% | -9.90% |
| Musimut | 5.19% | 842 | 607 | 38.71% | 7.13% |
| Nagbabalayan | 2.97% | 482 | 482 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Poblacion | 19.45% | 3,154 | 2,629 | 19.97% | 3.91% |
| Tuyangan | 1.38% | 223 | 285 | -21.75% | -5.03% |
| Waga | 1.18% | 191 | 212 | -9.91% | -2.17% |
| Kabugao Total | 16,215 | 15,537 | 4.36% | 0.90% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kabugao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱161,863,584.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90,433,689.34 | – |
| 2010 | 95,638,324.78 | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 103,901,503.51 | 8.64% |
| 2012 | 100,873,062.26 | -2.91% |
| 2013 | 112,945,427.65 | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 128,107,847.39 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 147,461,174.46 | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 161,863,584.35 | 9.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kabugao in the 2015 Census was 15,446 broken down into 3,142 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,186 | 1,861 | 6.01 | |
| 12,710 | 2,128 | 5.97 | |
| 13,967 | 2,501 | 5.58 | |
| 14,519 | 2,823 | 5.14 | |
| 16,170 | 3,116 | 5.19 | |
| 15,446 | 3,142 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kabugao is 5 to 9, with 1,707 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 163 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 339 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,375 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,707 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,645 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,669 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,366 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,143 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,062 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 950 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 929 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 772 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 759 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 587 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 384 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 304 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 196 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 163 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 187 | 1.20% |
| Total | 15,537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kabugao grew from 3,448 in 1918 to 16,215 in 2020, an increase of 12,767 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 678 people, from the previous population of 15,537 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,448 | – | |
| 4,646 | 1.50% | |
| 4,545 | -0.23% | |
| 5,961 | 2.41% | |
| 7,358 | 2.08% | |
| 8,720 | 3.47% | |
| 9,600 | 1.94% | |
| 11,198 | 1.55% | |
| 12,710 | 2.40% | |
| 13,985 | 2.07% | |
| 14,529 | 0.53% | |
| 16,170 | 3.97% | |
| 15,537 | -0.76% | |
| 16,215 | 0.90% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kabugao for the year 2019 was 11,155, broken down into 5,824 males and 5,331 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kabugao is situated at approximately 18° 1' North, 121° 11' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.7 meters or 445.0 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 Kabugao are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Rizal, Cagayan, Conner, Apayao, Calanasan, Apayao, Pudtol, Apayao, Flora, Apayao, and Tineg, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 380.45 kilometers (236.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rizal, Cagayan, 26.04 kilometers (16.18 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Conner, Apayao, 29.06 kilometers (18.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Calanasan, Apayao, 29.73 kilometers (18.47 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Pudtol, Apayao, 31.09 kilometers (19.32 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Flora, Apayao, 32.70 kilometers (20.32 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Tineg, Abra, 36.80 kilometers (22.86 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 65.42 kilometers (40.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 67.88 kilometers (42.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 65.77 kilometers (40.87 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 73.79 kilometers (45.85 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 98.12 kilometers (60.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 120.92 kilometers (75.14 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Distance from Manila: 380.45 kilometers (236.40 miles) to the South (S3°W)
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.