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Nagbukel

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Nagbukel
Municipality
Municipality of Nagbukel
Official seal of Nagbukel
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Nagbukel highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Nagbukel highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Nagbukel
Nagbukel is located in Philippines
Nagbukel
Nagbukel
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°26′49″N 120°31′31″E / 17.4469°N 120.5253°E / 17.4469; 120.5253
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Founded1896
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAmalia C. Cabrera
 • Vice MayorRandolf John C. Cabrera
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Alicia B. Sambajon
  • Orlando C. Cabang
  • Virgilio A. Baguang
  • Carlo R. Pascua
  • Oscar B. Cabunoc
  • Loida A. Tumbaga
  • Merlyn C. Domingo
  • Zenaida M. Montante
 • Electorate4,026 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
43.12 km2 (16.65 sq mi)
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Highest elevation
547 m (1,795 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
5,370
 • Density125/km2 (323/sq mi)
 • Households
1,361
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.58
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 366.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,588 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 171.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 24.16 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2725
PSGC
0102913000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.nagbukel.gov.ph

Nagbukel, officially the Municipality of Nagbukel (Ilocano: Ili ti Nagbukel; Filipino: Bayan ng Nagbukel), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 5,370 people.[5]

Etymology

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The name of the municipality is thought to have come from the round shape of one of the hills in the area. People in the area would utter, "Anian nga nagbukel" (Ilocano meaning "How round it is.").

Another origin of the municipality's name comes from three small hills in the southern part of the municipality.

Still another origin of the town's name comes from the irregular distribution of the barangays of Nagbukel and nearby Narvacan. Negotiations were made in such a way that the place east of the Kayapa River become part of Nagbukel and places west of the river become part of Narvacan. The distance from north to south was equal to the distance from east to west. The resulting area is round, hence the name "Nagbukel."

History

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The barrios that compose the municipality today were formerly a part of Narvacan. However, in 1896, Nagbukel became a town under the Spanish colonial government. It was only in 1899 that the town became a regular municipality.[citation needed]

Geography

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Nagbukel is situated 38.29 kilometres (23.79 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 379.53 kilometres (235.83 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Nagbukel is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balaweg
  • Bandril
  • Bantugo
  • Cadacad
  • Casilagan
  • Casocos
  • Lapting
  • Mapisi
  • Mission
  • Poblacion East
  • Poblacion West
  • Taleb

Climate

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Climate data for Nagbukel, 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)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66)		 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) 10
(0.4)		 10
(0.4)		 14
(0.6)		 23
(0.9)		 80
(3.1)		 103
(4.1)		 121
(4.8)		 111
(4.4)		 119
(4.7)		 144
(5.7)		 39
(1.5)		 15
(0.6)		 789
(31.2)
Average rainy days 5.2 3.9 6.2 9.1 18.5 21.4 22.9 19.8 19.8 16.2 10.5 6.1 159.6
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

Demographics

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In the 2024 census, Nagbukel had a population of 5,370 people.[13] The population density was 120 inhabitants per square kilometre (310/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Nagbukel (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
50.73
2003
38.19
2006
26.00
2009
28.40
2012
30.30
2015
16.86
2018
6.52
2021
17.96
2023
6.58

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

The main economic source of Nagbukel is agriculture. Farmers produce rice, tobacco, and corn.

Government

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Local government

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Nagbukel, belonging to the second 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 the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2025–2028)[23]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Randolf John C. Cabrera
Vice-Mayor Michael Angelo C. Cabrera
Councilors Virgilio A. Baguang
Loida A. Tumbaga
Mario Jose C. Sambajon
Ernesto D. Corrales Jr.
Ruben S. Montante
Carlo R. Pascua
Joel C. Almazan
Merlyn C. Domingo

Education

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All educational institutions within the municipality of Nagbukel are managed by the Department of Education. These are governed and managed by schools district offices located in Narvacan, a nearby town, namely Navacan North Schools District Office, and Narvacan South Schools District Office.[24]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Bandril Primary School
  • Cadacad Elementary School
  • Lapting Elementary School
  • Mapisi Primary School
  • Nagbukel Central School
  • Tadao Elementary School
  • Taleb Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Bantugo-Mission Integrated School
  • Nagbukel National High School

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Nagbukel | (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. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nagbukel: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 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 29 June 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 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "2025 National and Local Elections". GMA 7. May 15, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
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