Buguey, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 3511 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 164.50 km2 (63.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,148 |
| Density (2020) | 195 / km2 (506 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 17' North, 121° 50' East (18.2865, 121.8347) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.7 feet) |
Buguey is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 164.50 square kilometers or 63.51 square miles which constitutes 1.75% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,148. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 195 inhabitants per square kilometer or 506 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buguey has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alucao Weste | 2.94% | 944 | 934 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Antiporda | 1.94% | 625 | 624 | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Ballang | 1.67% | 537 | 493 | 8.92% | 1.82% |
| Balza | 1.05% | 336 | 309 | 8.74% | 1.78% |
| Cabaritan | 2.58% | 828 | 874 | -5.26% | -1.13% |
| Calamegatan | 2.45% | 789 | 744 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Centro | 7.01% | 2,252 | 2,012 | 11.93% | 2.40% |
| Centro West | 2.28% | 732 | 675 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Dalaya | 2.59% | 832 | 841 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Fula | 2.71% | 870 | 832 | 4.57% | 0.94% |
| Leron | 4.91% | 1,577 | 1,549 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Maddalero | 5.33% | 1,714 | 1,652 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Mala Este | 1.25% | 402 | 379 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Mala Weste | 3.44% | 1,106 | 1,006 | 9.94% | 2.01% |
| Minanga Este | 4.35% | 1,397 | 1,372 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Minanga Weste | 5.23% | 1,682 | 1,608 | 4.60% | 0.95% |
| Paddaya Este | 2.44% | 786 | 714 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Paddaya Weste | 3.07% | 986 | 973 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Pattao | 11.49% | 3,695 | 3,295 | 12.14% | 2.44% |
| Quinawegan | 2.64% | 848 | 861 | -1.51% | -0.32% |
| Remebella | 2.26% | 728 | 670 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| San Isidro | 3.14% | 1,008 | 971 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| San Juan | 1.63% | 524 | 380 | 37.89% | 7.00% |
| San Vicente | 4.01% | 1,288 | 1,325 | -2.79% | -0.59% |
| Santa Isabel | 3.48% | 1,118 | 924 | 21.00% | 4.09% |
| Santa Maria | 2.30% | 740 | 668 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Tabbac | 3.47% | 1,115 | 1,046 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| Villa Cielo | 2.73% | 878 | 834 | 5.28% | 1.09% |
| Villa Gracia | 2.87% | 923 | 858 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| Villa Leonora | 2.76% | 888 | 752 | 18.09% | 3.56% |
| Buguey Total | 32,148 | 30,175 | 6.54% | 1.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buguey for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱92,723,881.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,214,638.92 | – |
| 2010 | 56,327,242.48 | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 60,976,530.75 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 76,183,858.19 | – |
| 2014 | 99,831,688.72 | 31.04% |
| 2015 | 86,415,074.43 | -13.44% |
| 2016 | 92,723,881.76 | 7.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buguey in the 2015 Census was 30,117 broken down into 6,754 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,876 | 4,364 | 5.24 | |
| 25,052 | 4,882 | 5.13 | |
| 26,401 | 5,113 | 5.16 | |
| 28,129 | 6,087 | 4.62 | |
| 28,455 | 6,462 | 4.40 | |
| 30,117 | 6,754 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buguey is 5 to 9, with 3,365 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 377 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 600 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,643 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,365 | 11.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,057 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,897 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,554 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,171 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,010 | 6.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,005 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,806 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,692 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,443 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,202 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 948 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 621 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 396 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 377 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 388 | 1.29% |
| Total | 30,175 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buguey grew from 3,433 in 1903 to 32,148 in 2020, an increase of 28,715 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 1,973 people, from the previous population of 30,175 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,433 | – | |
| 8,943 | 6.23% | |
| 14,293 | 2.37% | |
| 14,530 | 0.17% | |
| 20,475 | 3.06% | |
| 17,571 | -1.49% | |
| 19,926 | 2.56% | |
| 21,237 | 1.28% | |
| 22,889 | 0.75% | |
| 25,058 | 1.71% | |
| 26,401 | 1.13% | |
| 28,129 | 0.88% | |
| 28,455 | 0.42% | |
| 30,175 | 1.12% | |
| 32,148 | 1.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buguey for the year 2019 was 17,660, broken down into 8,724 males and 8,936 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buguey is situated at approximately 18° 17' North, 121° 50' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.7 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 Buguey are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Cauayan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Gonzaga, Cagayan, Lal-lo, Cagayan, Aparri, Cagayan, and Allacapan, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 419.14 kilometers (260.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Teresita, Cagayan, 9.43 kilometers (5.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Camalaniugan, Cagayan, 16.53 kilometers (10.27 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Gonzaga, Cagayan, 17.59 kilometers (10.93 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 20.32 kilometers (12.63 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 21.78 kilometers (13.54 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 29.95 kilometers (18.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 75.49 kilometers (46.91 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 98.14 kilometers (60.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 126.77 kilometers (78.77 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 131.17 kilometers (81.50 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 136.40 kilometers (84.75 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 150.00 kilometers (93.20 miles) to the South (S3°W)
Distance from Manila: 419.14 kilometers (260.44 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.