Buguey
Municipality in Cagayan, Philippines
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Buguey, officially the Municipality of Buguey (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
History
The site of Buguey was originally called catagayan, a place of many tagay trees. The name came about after Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo asked a native what the name of the place was in 1572. Subsequently, the name was shortened to Cagayan, which later became the name for the entire province and region.
Buguey is believed to have originated from the Ibanag word Bugay which means "shipwreck". It was formally established as a Spanish mission in 1596. In 1771, it was raided by Moro vessels from Jolo. According to legend, the Moros looted the town's church and brought its bell with them to sea, whereupon their vessel capsized, leading residents to shout navugay ira (they have capsized).
Geography
Buguey is situated 104.08 km from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 589.23 km from the country's capital city of Manila. It lies along the Buguey Lagoon, one of the largest estuaries in Cagayan.
Barangays
Buguey is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Ballang
- Balza
- Cabaritan
- Calamegatan
- Centro (Poblacion)
- Centro West
- Dalaya
- Fula
- Leron
- M.Antiporda
- Maddalero
- Mala Este
- Mala Weste
- Minanga Este
- Paddaya Este
- Pattao
- Quinawegan
- Remebella
- San Isidro
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Maria
- Tabbac
- Villa Cielo
- Alucao Weste (San Lorenzo)
- Minanga Weste
- Paddaya Weste
- San Juan
- San Vicente
- Villa Gracia
- Villa Leonora
Climate
| width = auto | location = Buguey, Cagayan | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 24 | Jan low C = 21 | Feb high C = 26 | Feb low C = 21 | Mar high C = 28 | Mar low C = 21 | Apr high C = 31 | Apr low C = 23 | May high C = 31 | May low C = 24 | Jun high C = 31 | Jun low C = 24 | Jul high C = 30 | Jul low C = 24 | Aug high C = 30 | Aug low C = 24 | Sep high C = 29 | Sep low C = 24 | Oct high C = 28 | Oct low C = 23 | Nov high C = 26 | Nov low C = 23 | Dec high C = 25 | Dec low C = 22 | Jan precipitation mm = 150 | Feb precipitation mm = 106 | Mar precipitation mm = 84 | Apr precipitation mm = 48 | May precipitation mm = 103 | Jun precipitation mm = 115 | Jul precipitation mm = 134 | Aug precipitation mm = 156 | Sep precipitation mm = 136 | Oct precipitation mm = 240 | Nov precipitation mm = 246 | Dec precipitation mm = 300 | Jan rain days = 19 | Feb rain days = 14.3 | Mar rain days = 12.8 | Apr rain days = 10.8 | May rain days = 17.7 | Jun rain days = 18.9 | Jul rain days = 21.5 | Aug rain days = 23.3 | Sep rain days = 22.1 | Oct rain days = 20.4 | Nov rain days = 20.3 | Dec rain days = 22.2 | source 1 = Meteoblue | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/buguey_philippines_1723216 | title = Buguey, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | accessdate = 3 November 2018}} | date = 3 November 2018
Demographics
| align = left | cols = 2 | title= Population census of | 1903 = | 1918 = | 1939 = | 1948 = | 1960 = | 1970 = | 1975 = | 1980 = | 1990 = | 1995 = | 2000 = | 2007 = | 2010 = | 2015 = | 2020 = | 2024 = | 2030 = | footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
In the 2024 census, the population of Buguey was 32,351 people, with a density of {{sigfig|32,351/164.50|2}} PD/km2.
Economy
Government
Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Buguey is part of the first legislative district of the province of Cagayan. It 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 the municipal councilors are elected directly by the people through an election that is held every three years.
Elected officials
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(2019–2022){{Cite web |title=2019 National and Local Elections |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2019NLE/ElectionResults/2019NLE_LIst_of_Elected_CityMun_Candidates.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=March 10, 2022 |website=Commission on Elections|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006184020/https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2019NLE/ElectionResults/2019NLE_LIst_of_Elected_CityMun_Candidates.pdf |archive-date=2020-10-06 }}"]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Ramon C. Nolasco Jr. |
| Mayor | Licerio M. Antiporda III |
| Vice-Mayor | Lloyd M. Antiporda |
| Councilors | Erika Llyn B. Antiporda |
| Leeve Christopher M. Antiporda | |
| Randolph A. Taloza | |
| John Alex M. Miranda | |
| Gilbert C. Goze | |
| Abraham T. Alariao Jr. | |
| Nerlita B. Taruc | |
| Renato R. Alariao | |
| :: |
Education
The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The Buguey North District Office governs the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.
Primary and secondary schools
- Balza Elementary School
- Buguey North Central School
- Cabaritan Elementary School
- Centro West Elementary School
- Leron Elementary School
- Mala Este Primary School
- Mala Weste Elementary School
- Minanga Elementary School
- Paddaya Elementary School
- Paddaya Este Elementary School
- Remebella Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
- San Isidro Primary School - Extension
- Sta. Maria Primary School
- Villa Leonora Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Buguey Christian School
- Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School
- Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School - Sta. Isabel Ext.
- Northeastern Academy of Buguey
Economy
The town's aquaculture, particularly the crab industry, is supported by the Buguey Lagoon, leading Buguey to be called the "Crab Capital of the Philippines" by the Department of Agriculture.
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- de Rivera Castillet, Ed. "Cagayan Province and her People". Community Publishers.
- Salgado, Pedro. "Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I". Rex Publishing.
- Galvan Guijo, Javier. "Heritage Churches of the Cagayan River Basin". Vibal Foundation.
- "2019 National and Local Elections".
- "History of DepED SDO Cagayan".
- "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02".
- (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".
- (August 1, 2024). "DA declares Buguey as Phl’s ‘crab capital’".
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