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Wikipedia / Buguey

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 from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 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.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Buguey was 32,351 people, with a density of .

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.

Government

Local government

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

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

  • Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School

  • Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School - Sta. Isabel Ext.

  • Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School - Dalaya Annex

  • Pattao National High School

  • Pattao National High School - Maddalero Ext.

  • Northeastern Academy of Buguey

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