Amulung
Amulung, officially the Municipality of Amulung, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,336 people.[3]
Amulung | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Barangays | (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Elpidio R. Rendon |
| • Vice Mayor | Nicanor D. De Leon |
| • Representative | Joseph L. Lara |
| • Electorate | voters (?) |
| Highest elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Economy | |
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| • Revenue | ₱ |
| • Assets | ₱ |
| • Expenditure | ₱ |
| • Liabilities | ₱ |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | — |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| PSGC | PSGC unknown |
Amulung is 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Tuguegarao and 505 kilometres (314 mi) from Manila.
Etymology
The name Amulung is derived from the fruit tree Goniothalamus amuyon or amuyon/amuyong in Ilocano, while Fr. Jose Bugarin's dictionary defines amulung as "a type of vine, with fig-like leaves, well used for reducing swelling/inflammation."
History
Formerly administered from Iguig, Amulung was formally established on 10 May 1734 by the Spaniards as a stopover along the Cagayan River.[4]
Geography
Barangays
Amulung is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Abolo
- Agguirit
- Alitungtung
- Annabuculan
- Annafatan
- Anquiray
- Babayuan
- Baccuit
- Bacring
- Baculud
- Balauini
- Bauan
- Bayabat
- Calamagui
- Calintaan
- Caratacat
- Casingsingan Norte
- Casingsingan Sur
- Catarauan
- Centro
- Concepcion
- Cordova
- Dadda
- Dafunganay
- Dugayung
- Estefania
- Gabut
- Gangauan
- Goran
- Jurisdiccion
- La Suerte
- Logung
- Magogod
- Manalo
- Marobbob
- Masical
- Monte Alegre
- Nabbialan
- Nagsabaran
- Nangalasauan
- Nanuccauan
- Pacac-Grande
- Pacac-Pequeño
- Palacu
- Palayag
- Tana
- Unag
Climate
| Climate data for Amulung, Cagayan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
25 (77) |
28 (82) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
28 (83) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 150 (5.9) |
106 (4.2) |
84 (3.3) |
48 (1.9) |
103 (4.1) |
115 (4.5) |
134 (5.3) |
156 (6.1) |
136 (5.4) |
240 (9.4) |
246 (9.7) |
300 (11.8) |
1,818 (71.6) |
| Average rainy days | 19 | 14.3 | 12.8 | 10.8 | 17.7 | 18.9 | 21.5 | 23.3 | 22.1 | 20.4 | 20.3 | 22.2 | 223.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Amulung was 50,336 people,[3] with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of
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Government
Local government
Amulung, belonging to the third legislative district of the province of Cagayan, 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph L. Lara |
| Mayor | Elpidio R. Rendon |
| Vice-Mayor | Edward Antonio |
| Councilors | Mark Anthony Baculi |
| Marcian Francisco B. Donato | |
| Mark Aljohn Pascual | |
| Boyet Marcos | |
| Nicano De Leon II | |
| Jong Malamug | |
| Amor M. Pasimio | |
| Bong Zalun |
Education
The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.[11] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[12] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Salgado, Pedro. "Other Missions in Cagayan Province". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. p. 336.
- ^ "Amulung, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ "History of DepED SDO Cagayan". DepED SDO Cagayan | Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
External links
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- Philippine Census Information
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