Abulug, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 162.60 km2 (62.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,579 |
| Density (2020) | 213 / km2 (551 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 27' North, 121° 27' East (18.4436, 121.4573) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.2 feet) |
Abulug is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 162.60 square kilometers or 62.78 square miles which constitutes 1.73% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,579. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 213 inhabitants per square kilometer or 551 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Abulug has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinunu | 3.41% | 1,178 | 1,230 | -4.23% | -0.91% |
| Bagu | 5.78% | 1,998 | 1,765 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Banguian | 6.05% | 2,091 | 1,940 | 7.78% | 1.59% |
| Calog Norte | 3.00% | 1,037 | 902 | 14.97% | 2.98% |
| Calog Sur | 7.76% | 2,685 | 2,527 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Canayun | 3.82% | 1,321 | 1,327 | -0.45% | -0.10% |
| Centro | 7.16% | 2,477 | 2,395 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Dana-Ili | 3.88% | 1,343 | 1,317 | 1.97% | 0.41% |
| Guiddam | 10.88% | 3,762 | 3,317 | 13.42% | 2.69% |
| Libertad | 11.28% | 3,900 | 3,874 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Lucban | 9.05% | 3,130 | 2,800 | 11.79% | 2.37% |
| Pinili | 2.14% | 741 | 645 | 14.88% | 2.96% |
| San Agustin | 2.50% | 864 | 811 | 6.54% | 1.34% |
| San Julian | 1.80% | 622 | 680 | -8.53% | -1.86% |
| Santa Filomena | 3.08% | 1,065 | 995 | 7.04% | 1.44% |
| Santa Rosa | 4.40% | 1,522 | 1,373 | 10.85% | 2.19% |
| Santo Tomas | 3.16% | 1,091 | 1,027 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Siguiran | 3.98% | 1,376 | 1,407 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| Simayung | 4.36% | 1,507 | 1,363 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Sirit | 2.51% | 869 | 802 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Abulug Total | 34,579 | 32,497 | 6.41% | 1.32% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Abulug for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱94,908,609.54.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,934,285.49 | – |
| 2010 | 57,054,229.74 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 60,883,129.98 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 60,376,116.17 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 67,660,622.14 | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 76,874,521.88 | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 86,550,382.56 | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 94,908,609.54 | 9.66% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Abulug in the 2015 Census was 32,456 broken down into 7,405 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,034 | 4,454 | 5.40 | |
| 23,538 | 4,830 | 4.87 | |
| 26,660 | 5,297 | 5.03 | |
| 28,768 | 6,207 | 4.63 | |
| 30,664 | 6,849 | 4.48 | |
| 32,456 | 7,405 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abulug is 5 to 9, with 3,561 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 380 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 690 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,687 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,561 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,316 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,021 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,676 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,351 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,189 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,200 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,057 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,833 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,502 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,325 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,054 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 745 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 515 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 380 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 395 | 1.22% |
| Total | 32,497 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abulug grew from 8,329 in 1903 to 34,579 in 2020, an increase of 26,250 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 2,082 people, from the previous population of 32,497 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,329 | – | |
| 6,459 | -1.59% | |
| 10,929 | 2.66% | |
| 11,433 | 0.46% | |
| 14,458 | 2.09% | |
| 19,206 | 2.82% | |
| 21,293 | 2.09% | |
| 23,916 | 2.35% | |
| 24,562 | 0.27% | |
| 23,548 | -0.79% | |
| 26,683 | 2.72% | |
| 28,769 | 1.04% | |
| 30,675 | 2.36% | |
| 32,497 | 1.10% | |
| 34,579 | 1.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Abulug for the year 2019 was 19,118, broken down into 9,322 males and 9,796 females.
Location
The municipal center of Abulug is situated at approximately 18° 27' North, 121° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.2 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 Abulug are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Ilagan, Isabela, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Ballesteros, Cagayan, Pamplona, Cagayan, Luna, Apayao, Santa Marcela, Apayao, Aparri, Cagayan, and Pudtol, Apayao. Its distance from the national capital is 429.42 kilometers (266.83 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 7.16 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Pamplona, Cagayan, 12.47 kilometers (7.75 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Luna, Apayao, 16.12 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 17.48 kilometers (10.86 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 21.27 kilometers (13.22 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Pudtol, Apayao, 24.44 kilometers (15.18 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 96.50 kilometers (59.96 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 95.30 kilometers (59.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 107.47 kilometers (66.78 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 103.74 kilometers (64.46 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 150.92 kilometers (93.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 148.80 kilometers (92.46 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
Distance from Manila: 429.42 kilometers (266.83 miles) to the South (S7°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.