Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 47 |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 264.51 km2 (102.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 50,336 |
| Density (2020) | 190 / km2 (493 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 50' North, 121° 43' East (17.8371, 121.7234) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.2 feet) |
Amulung is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 264.51 square kilometers or 102.13 square miles which constitutes 2.81% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 50,336. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 1.37% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 190 inhabitants per square kilometer or 493 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Amulung has 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abolo | 1.40% | 706 | 793 | -10.97% | -2.42% |
| Agguirit | 0.60% | 301 | 311 | -3.22% | -0.69% |
| Alitungtung | 0.94% | 471 | 453 | 3.97% | 0.82% |
| Annabuculan | 1.19% | 600 | 607 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Annafatan | 2.96% | 1,491 | 1,433 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Anquiray | 3.54% | 1,782 | 1,684 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Babayuan | 1.46% | 733 | 641 | 14.35% | 2.86% |
| Baccuit | 0.96% | 481 | 454 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Bacring | 1.40% | 707 | 613 | 15.33% | 3.05% |
| Baculud | 4.27% | 2,151 | 1,947 | 10.48% | 2.12% |
| Balauini | 1.91% | 959 | 891 | 7.63% | 1.56% |
| Bauan | 0.66% | 332 | 312 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Bayabat | 3.25% | 1,636 | 1,463 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Calamagui | 3.54% | 1,782 | 1,769 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Calintaan | 1.86% | 935 | 899 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Caratacat | 2.83% | 1,425 | 1,319 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
| Casingsingan Norte | 1.24% | 624 | 611 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Casingsingan Sur | 1.56% | 786 | 712 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Catarauan | 1.16% | 582 | 549 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| Centro | 5.64% | 2,838 | 2,495 | 13.75% | 2.75% |
| Concepcion | 2.38% | 1,196 | 1,131 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Cordova | 2.99% | 1,507 | 1,558 | -3.27% | -0.70% |
| Dadda | 4.36% | 2,196 | 2,128 | 3.20% | 0.66% |
| Dafunganay | 0.21% | 108 | 101 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| Dugayung | 2.81% | 1,415 | 1,370 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Estefania | 5.10% | 2,565 | 2,456 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| Gabut | 2.16% | 1,086 | 1,016 | 6.89% | 1.41% |
| Gangauan | 1.81% | 910 | 847 | 7.44% | 1.52% |
| Goran | 0.84% | 424 | 407 | 4.18% | 0.87% |
| Jurisdiccion | 1.26% | 636 | 763 | -16.64% | -3.76% |
| La Suerte | 1.87% | 943 | 993 | -5.04% | -1.08% |
| Logung | 1.21% | 608 | 613 | -0.82% | -0.17% |
| Magogod | 1.91% | 961 | 934 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Manalo | 2.58% | 1,298 | 1,162 | 11.70% | 2.36% |
| Marobbob | 2.20% | 1,109 | 925 | 19.89% | 3.89% |
| Masical | 4.05% | 2,040 | 1,722 | 18.47% | 3.63% |
| Monte Alegre | 2.47% | 1,244 | 1,209 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Nabbialan | 2.94% | 1,478 | 1,370 | 7.88% | 1.61% |
| Nagsabaran | 0.83% | 416 | 371 | 12.13% | 2.44% |
| Nangalasauan | 3.15% | 1,584 | 1,614 | -1.86% | -0.39% |
| Nanuccauan | 1.53% | 772 | 706 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Pacac-Grande | 1.88% | 945 | 849 | 11.31% | 2.28% |
| Pacac-Pequeño | 1.67% | 841 | 925 | -9.08% | -1.98% |
| Palacu | 0.32% | 162 | 190 | -14.74% | -3.30% |
| Palayag | 2.77% | 1,396 | 1,424 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Tana | 0.91% | 459 | 435 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Unag | 1.42% | 715 | 685 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Amulung Total | 50,336 | 47,860 | 5.17% | 1.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Amulung for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱184,330,126.37.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,008,749.71 | – |
| 2010 | 87,379,617.46 | 28.48% |
| 2011 | 203,444,293.87 | 132.83% |
| 2012 | 77,409,482.98 | -61.95% |
| 2013 | 84,707,039.62 | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 95,945,872.61 | 13.27% |
| 2015 | 109,581,057.61 | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 184,330,126.37 | 68.21% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Amulung in the 2015 Census was 47,846 broken down into 10,697 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,116 | 6,745 | 5.21 | |
| 37,739 | 7,511 | 5.02 | |
| 42,754 | 7,874 | 5.43 | |
| 44,362 | 8,844 | 5.02 | |
| 45,182 | 9,694 | 4.66 | |
| 47,846 | 10,697 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amulung is 20 to 24, with 4,902 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 447 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 930 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,124 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,899 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,730 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,824 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,902 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,983 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,362 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,020 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,582 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,472 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,182 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,897 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,503 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 884 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 601 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 518 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 447 | 0.93% |
| Total | 47,860 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amulung grew from 6,234 in 1903 to 50,336 in 2020, an increase of 44,102 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 2,476 people, from the previous population of 47,860 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,234 | – | |
| 8,077 | 1.65% | |
| 12,295 | 2.12% | |
| 12,734 | 0.36% | |
| 18,415 | 3.30% | |
| 24,283 | 2.74% | |
| 25,732 | 1.17% | |
| 29,079 | 2.47% | |
| 35,116 | 1.90% | |
| 37,744 | 1.36% | |
| 42,754 | 2.71% | |
| 44,367 | 0.51% | |
| 45,182 | 0.66% | |
| 47,860 | 1.10% | |
| 50,336 | 1.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Amulung for the year 2019 was 30,740, broken down into 15,492 males and 15,248 females.
Location
The municipal center of Amulung is situated at approximately 17° 50' North, 121° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.2 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 Amulung are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Iguig, Cagayan, Alcala, Cagayan, Baggao, Cagayan, Santo Niño, Cagayan, Solana, Cagayan, and Peñablanca, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 367.95 kilometers (228.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Iguig, Cagayan, 9.49 kilometers (5.90 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Alcala, Cagayan, 10.11 kilometers (6.28 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Baggao, Cagayan, 12.01 kilometers (7.46 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Santo Niño, Cagayan, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Solana, Cagayan, 20.91 kilometers (12.99 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Peñablanca, Cagayan, 24.33 kilometers (15.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 24.88 kilometers (15.46 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 48.68 kilometers (30.25 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 78.68 kilometers (48.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 100.02 kilometers (62.15 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 128.65 kilometers (79.94 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 125.21 kilometers (77.80 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
Distance from Manila: 367.95 kilometers (228.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°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.