Vision
Progressive Economic Center of the North
Mission
As a humane community, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur shall become a progressive community of law-abiding, self-reliant and God-fearing citizenry. It shall evolve into a major economic hub of the region through the implementation of vital economic reforms and the enhancement of socio-economic opportunities capable of transforming Cabugao as a very progressive town.
Goals and Objectives
Enhance economic potential of the municipality. Promote peace and development. Transparent Governance
Tagline
“BAGNOS CABUGAO”
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
In the beginning, the place was only a wilderness, a thick forest where peaceful nomadic tribesman 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 can be tilled and they decided to stay. They were the first settlers.
As to how the name of the town evolved, there are interesting legends transmitted through generations.
Some claimed that during the pre-Hispanic regime, there were also numerous uncivilized warring tribes. Kabu Angaw, a man with a good sense of humor headed one such tribe. In an inter-tribal rivalry, Kabu Angaw suffered defeat forcing him and his remaining warriors to move southward until they reached the village where the friendly and hospitable nomads settled. Kabu Angaw’s natural carefree manners and ability to relate entertaining stories endeared him to the settlers especially the young. His fairness and righteousness earned him respect and esteem, eventually making him as the village chieftain. His leadership became legendary so much that his people were referred to as ” taga-Kabu Angaw”. When he died, the villagers deeply mourned on such a great loss. On the other hand, some assert that the village by the river was ruled by a certain Aggao. When the Spaniards arrived, his subjects called him “Cabo Aggao” meaning chief. 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 Cabogao was transformed into Cabugao.
BRIEF MUNICIPAL PROFILE
LGU Name : MUNICIPALITY OF CABUGAO
Congressional District : 1st
Province : ILOCOS SUR
Region : I
Income Class : FIRST CLASS
Number of Barangays : 33
Total Income (2022) : 206,752,480.70
NTA Share : 149,235,188.00
Locally-Sourced Revenues : 27,518,254.72
Other Revenues
R.A. 7171 : 560,168,197.00
PCSO : 177,052,84
POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
North : Municipality of Sinait
East : Cordillera Mountains
West : West Philippine Sea (South China Sea)
South : Municipality of San Juan (Lapog)
Northwest :
Southwest :
Land Area : 10,462 Hectares
Latest Population (2022) : 39,389
Number of Households :
No. of Inhabited Sitios :
Total Reg. Voters (May 2022) :
Main Industry : Agri-Fishery
Main Products : Rice, Tobacco, High Value Vegetable, Corn, Bamboo
By Products :
Main Attractions : Beaches
Main Dialect : Ilocano
Predominant Religion : Roman Catholic
Market Days : Mondays to Sundays
Principal Roads : National, Provincial, Municipal and Barangay Roads
Transportation Facilities : Public Utility Vehicles, Tricycles, Cars, Jeepneys
Health Facilities : Rural Health Unit, Private Hospitals
No. of Elementary Schools : 25
No. of Primary Schools : 2
No. of Secondary Schools : 5
No. of Tertiary/Voc. Schools : 0