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Cabugao
Municipality
Municipality of Cabugao
Sunset at Cabugao Beach
Sunset at Cabugao Beach
Flag of Cabugao
Flag
Official seal of Cabugao
Seal
Motto: 
Bagnos Cabugao!
Map of Ilocos Sur with Cabugao highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Cabugao highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Cabugao
Cabugao is located in Philippines
Cabugao
Cabugao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°47′41″N 120°27′20″E / 17.7947°N 120.4556°E / 17.7947; 120.4556
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 1st district
Founded1781
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEdgardo S. Cobangbang Jr.
 • Vice MayorJemaima T. Yee
 • RepresentativeDeogracias Victor B. Savellano
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Josh Edward S. Cobangbang
  • Danilo Q. Gazmen
  • Amelia S. Abarquez
  • Jeremy A. Seguban Jr.
  • Bryann Jett S. Pano
  • Mariedes D. Soller
  • Randy Baniaga G. Kinaud
  • Dodjie S. Santella
 • Electorate28,479 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
95.56 km2 (36.90 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Highest elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
38,981
 • Density407.9/km2 (1,057/sq mi)
 • Households
9,172
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.24
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 1,465 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 4,115 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 591.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 854.4 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2732
PSGC
0102905000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitecabugao.gov.ph

Cabugao, officially the Municipality of Cabugao (Ilocano: Ili ti Cabugao; Filipino: Bayan ng Cabugao), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,981 people.[5]

Etymology

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In the beginning, the place was only a wilderness - a thick forest where peaceful nomads roamed and hunted. For fish, which were also abundant, there was a river. On these occasional visits, the hunters noticed the fertile and flatlands that could be tilled, and so they decided to stay. They were the first settlers.

As to how the name of the town came to be, one legend tells the story of Kabu Angaw who was the head of a clan. In a rivalry, Kabu Angaw suffered defeat, forcing him and his remaining warriors to move southward until they reached the town where the friendly and hospitable nomads settled. Kabu Angaw's ability to relate stories endeared him to the settlers. His fairness and righteousness earned him respect and esteem, eventually making him the lord of the land. His leadership became so legendary that his people were referred to as “taga Kabu Angaw”. When he died, the citizens deeply mourned ouch a great loss.

Another story has it that the town by the river was ruled by a certain Aggao. When the Spaniards arrived, his subjects called him “Cabo Aggao”. Finding difficulty in pronouncing the headman's name, the Spaniards contracted it to “Cabugao” denoting not only the ruler but also the place he ruled.

As time passed, Kabu Angaw or Cabo Aggao was transformed into Cabugao.

Geography

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The Municipality of Cabugao is the second northernmost town of the province of Ilocos Sur. It is accessible by almost all modes of land transportation and a 7–kilometer portion of the MacArthur Highway passes through the town center.

Its total land area is 9,556 hectares (23,610 acres). It is bordered by Sinait to the north, San Juan to the south, by Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte and the Cordillera Mountain Ranges to the east; and, by the South China Sea to the west.

Cabugao is situated 27.73 kilometres (17.23 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 428.66 kilometres (266.36 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Topography

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Hills are located in all the four corners of the municipality. The Cordillera mountain range borders on the eastern part of the municipality. Salomague Island can be found off the coast of Barangay Sabang.

The Cabugao River is the largest river in the municipality. Two tributaries to the east feed the main channel of the Cabugao River. The headwaters of the north fork of the Cabugao River originate in Sitio Caset in Barangay Maradodon and the southern fork's headwaters originate in Sitio Gaco in Barangay Cacadiran. Cabugao's drinking water supply comes from three water resources in the Cordilleras.

The barangays that lie along the Cabugao River are prone to flooding especially during the rainy season. The uncontrollable surge of water erode the properties that line the Cabugao River, endangering life and limb. The creek that runs through the poblacion easily clogs up during the rain causing portions near it to be inundated.

Barangays

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Cabugao is politically subdivided into 33 barangays [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

There are four barangays that are in the poblacion which are considered urban (highlighted in bold) and the rest of the 29 barangays are rural. There are 94 sitios.

  • Alinaay
  • Aragan
  • Arnap
  • Baclig (Poblacion)
  • Bato
  • Bonifacio (Poblacion)
  • Bungro
  • Cacadiran
  • Caellayan
  • Carusipan
  • Catucdaan
  • Cuancabal
  • Cuantacla
  • Daclapan
  • Dardarat
  • Lipit
  • Maradodon
  • Margaay
  • Nagsantaan
  • Nagsincaoan
  • Namruangan
  • Pila
  • Pug-os
  • Quezon (Poblacion)
  • Reppaac
  • Rizal (Poblacion)
  • Sabang
  • Sagayaden
  • Salapasap
  • Salomague
  • Sisim
  • Turod
  • Turod-Patac

Climate

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Climate data for Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		32
(90) 		34
(93) 		33
(91) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18
(64) 		19
(66) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		19
(66) 		22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 9
(0.4) 		11
(0.4) 		13
(0.5) 		23
(0.9) 		92
(3.6) 		122
(4.8) 		153
(6.0) 		137
(5.4) 		139
(5.5) 		141
(5.6) 		42
(1.7) 		14
(0.6) 		896
(35.4)
Average rainy days 4.6 4.0 6.2 9.1 19.5 23.2 24.0 22.5 21.5 15.2 10.5 6.0 166.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

The climate of Cabugao is characterized by two (2) well-pronounced seasons; dry and wet. Dry season is usually experienced from November to April; while wet (rainy) season starts in May until October. Occasional rainfall also occurs at the onset of the dry season caused by the north-east monsoon passing through the region. The town is naturally shielded from the trade winds by the Cordillera Mountain Ranges. In the middle of May, drift winds from the Pacific Ocean sweep over the area, signaling the imminent wet season.

Temperature ranges from 21.6 to 34.7 °C (70.9 to 94.5 °F) or a minimum temperature of 23.9 °C (75.0 °F) and a 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) maximum. Average relative humidity is 87.3%.

Demographics

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In the 2024 census, Cabugao had a population of 38,981 people.[13] The population density was 410 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,100/sq mi).

The first data on population of the Municipality of Cabugao was recorded on March 2, 1903, indicating 8,848 residents. This number steadily increased to 35,706 in the 2010 census. The biggest population increase was on December 31, 1918, with 3,754.

Religion

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The people of Cabugao are generally religious. A majority of the population is Roman Catholic, while a sizable number practice other religions such as the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Iglesia ni Cristo, various Protestants groups, the Church of Jesus the Latter Day Saints, and Islam.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Cabugao

10
20
30
40
50
2000
41.51
2003
25.84
2006
23.50
2009
20.67
2012
22.46
2015
15.01
2018
6.61
2021
18.24

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

People are primarily engaged in farming and fishing. Cabugao is one of the most urbanized towns in the province.

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Cabugao, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is held every three years.

Elected officials

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[22][23]
Position Name
Congressman Ronald V. Singson[24]
Mayor Josh Edward S. Cobangbang
Vice-Mayor Edgardo S. Cobangbang Jr.
Councilors Michael Angelo B. Sarmiento
Jemaima S. Tan-Yee
Mariedes D. Soller
Jeremy A. Seguban Jr.
Atty. Randy Baniaga G. Kinaud
Danni Rica G. Magdato
Vicky S. Serna
Robertson R. Gorospe
Boardwalk at Barangay Sabang

Education

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The Cabugao Schools District Office governs all public and private education within the municipality.[25] It has currently 26 public elementary schools and some of private primary schools, and four public high schools.

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Aragan Elementary School
  • Aragan Elementary School
  • Bungro Elementary School
  • Cabugao North Central School
  • Cabugao South Central School
  • Cabugao-UCCP Pre-School
  • Caellayan Elementary School
  • Carusipan Elementary School
  • Caset Primary School
  • Catucdaan Elementary School
  • Cuantacla-Sagsagat Elementary School
  • Daclapan Elementary School
  • Dardarat Elementary School
  • Lipit-Cuancabal Elementary School
  • Maradodon Elementary School
  • Nagsantaan Primary School
  • Nagsincaoan Elementary School
  • Namruangan Elementary School
  • Pila Elementary School
  • Pug-os Elementary School
  • Reppaac Elementary School
  • Sabang Elementary School
  • Sagayaden Elementary School
  • Salapasap Elementary School
  • Salomague Elementary School
  • Sir Mosesnar Special Learning School
  • Sisim Elementary School
  • Turod Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Cabugao Institute
  • Cabugao Integrated School (Formerly Cabugao South Central School)
  • Cabugao National High School (Formerly Turod National High School)
  • Lipit National High School
  • Pug-os National High School
  • Sisim National High School

Sister cities

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Main article: List of sister cities in the Philippines

Source:[26]

Trivia

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  • Salomague Port in Cabugao was an ancient port that the place of departure for over 100 sacadas destined to work in the sugarcane fields of Hawaii in the 1930s-40s and 19
  • According to local legend, the first rubber sandals entered Ilocos Sur through Salomague Port. As a result, rubber sandals are sometimes called ismagel, which is an Ilocano-ized word meaning "smuggle."
  • The novel "Po-on" by F. Sionil Jose begins in Cabugao.

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Cabugao | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ^ "Cabugao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  22. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  23. ^ "Officials – Bayan ng Cabugao". Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  24. ^ "Ilocos Sur officials take oath". PIA. June 3, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  25. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  26. ^ "Sister Cities International 2023 Membership Directory" (PDF). sistercities.org. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
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