Amulung

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'''Amulung''', officially the '''Municipality of Amulung,''' is a municipality in the Province of Cagayan. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of 50,903 people.

The municipality is located along the Cagayan River and lies approximately 26.51 kilometers (16.47 miles) from the provincial capital, Tuguegarao, and 511.66 kilometers (317.93 miles) from Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

==Etymology== The name Amulong is believed to have originated from the fruit tree "'''''Goniothalamus amuyon,"''''' known locally in Ilocano as "'''amuyon"''' or '''"amuyong."''' According to '''Fr. Jose Bugarin''' Dictionary: The word "amulung" may also refer to a type of vine with fig-like leaves that is traditionally used to reduce swelling or inflammation.

==History== thumb|Former flag of Amulung Amulong was formerly administered as part of the Municipality of Iguig. It was formally established by the Spanish colonial government on May 10, 1734, and served as a stopover settlement along the Cagayan River, which was a major transportation route during the Spanish period. The river played an important role in the town's early development, facilitating trade, travel, and communication among settlements in the Cagayan Valley.

==Geography== Amulong is situated in the central part of Cagayan Province, along the banks of the Cagayan River, the longest river in the Philippines. It is located '''26.51 kilometers''' ('''16.47 miles''') from Tuguegarao City and '''511.66 kilometers''' ('''317.93 miles''') from Manila. The municipality consists of both lowland agricultural areas and riverine communities, which contribute to its agricultural economy.

== Barangays == Amulung is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks, while some include sitios.

{{Div col|colwidth=15em}} * 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 {{div col end}}

== Climate == {{Weather box | width = auto | location = Amulung, Cagayan | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 24 | Jan low C = 20 | Feb high C = 25 | Feb low C = 20 | 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 = 24 | Dec low C = 21 | 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<ref name="met_norms"> {{cite web | url = https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/amulung_philippines_1730958 | title = Amulung, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall | publisher = Meteoblue | accessdate = 27 October 2018}}</ref> | date = 27 October 2018 }}Amulong experiences a tropical climate characterized by warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year. The average annual temperature is about 28°C (83°F). The warmest months generally occur between April and June, while the wettest period typically occurs from October to December. The municipality receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 1,818 millimeters (71.6 inches).

==Demographics== {{Philippine Census | align = left | title= Population census of {{PH wikidata|name}} | cols - 2 | 1903 = {{PH census population|1903}} | 1918 = {{PH census population|1918}} | 1939 = {{PH census population|1939}} | 1948 = {{PH census population|1948}} | 1960 = {{PH census population|1960}} | 1970 = {{PH census population|1970}} | 1975 = {{PH census population|1975}} | 1980 = {{PH census population|1980}} | 1990 = {{PH census population|1990}} | 1995 = {{PH census population|1995}} | 2000 = {{PH census population|2000}} | 2007 = {{PH census population|2007}} | 2010 = {{PH census population|2010}} | 2015 = {{PH census population|2015}} | 2020 = {{PH census population|2020}} | 2024 = {{PH census population|2024}} | 2030 = | footnote= Source: Philippine Statistics Authority{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}{{PH census|2015}}{{PH census|2010}}{{PH census|2007}}{{LWUA population data}} }}

According to the 2024 census, Amulong has a population of 50,903 people, with a population density of approximately 210 inhabitants per square kilometer (540 per square mile). The population has steadily increased over the decades due to natural population growth and migration within the Cagayan Valley region.

== Economy == {{PH poverty incidence}}

==Government== ===Local government=== {{main|Sangguniang Bayan}} Amulung is part of the third legislative district of the province of Cagayan. It is governed by a mayor, who serves as the local chief executive, and a municipal council (Sangguing Bayan), which serves as the legislative body in accordance with the local government code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are elected directly by the people through an election held every three years.

===Elected officials===  {| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.20em; font-size:100%;" |+ Members of the Municipal Council<br>(2022-2025)<ref>{{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 |access-date=March 10, 2022 |website=Commission on Elections}}</ref> |- ! Position ! Name |- | Congressman | style="text-align:center;" | Joseph L. Lara |- | Mayor | style="text-align:center;" | Elpidio R. Rendon |- |Vice-mayor | style="text-align:center;" | Edward Antonio |- |rowspan=8| Councilors | style="text-align:center;" | Mark Anthony Baculi |- | style="text-align:center;" | Marcian Francisco B. Donato |- | style="text-align:center;" | Mark Aljohn Pascual |- | style="text-align:center;" | Boyet Marcos |- | style="text-align:center;" | Nicano De Leon II |- | style="text-align:center;" | Jong Malamug |- | style="text-align:center;" | Amor M. Pasimio |- | style="text-align:center;" | Bong Zalun |- |}

==Education== The Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system [2].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of DepED SDO Cagayan |url=https://deped-sdocagayan.com.ph/history-of-deped-sdo-cagayan/ |access-date=March 13, 2022 |website=DepED SDO Cagayan {{!}} Official Website of DepED SDO Cagayan}}</ref> The division office is a field office of the DepEd in the Cagayan Valley region [3].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02 |url=https://region2.deped.gov.ph/page/14/ |url-status=dead |website=DepED RO2 {{!}} The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02 |access-date=2022-03-12 |archive-date=2022-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412180850/https://region2.deped.gov.ph/page/14/ }}</ref> There are two school district offices that govern the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality. These are Amulung East District, and Amulung West District [4].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=April 12, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}</ref>

===Primary and elementary schools=== {{Div col|colwidth=15em}} * Abolo Elementary School * Agguirit Elementary School * Alituntung Elementary School * Amulung East Central School * Annafatan Elementary School * Anquiray Elementary School * Babayuan Elementary School * Baccuit Elementary School * Bacring Elementary School * Baculud Elementary School * Bayabat Elementary School * Calamagui Elementary School * Calintaan Elementary School * Caratacat Elementary School * Casingsingan Norte Elementary School * Casingsingan Sur Elementary School * Catarauan Elementary School * Concepcion Elementary School * Cordova Central School * Dadda Elementary School * Dugayung-Jurisdiccion Elementary School * Estefania Elementary School * Gabut Elementary School * Gangauan Elementary School * Goran Elementary School * La Suerte Elementary School * Logung Elementary School * Magogod Elementary School * Manalo Elementary School * Marobbob Elementary School * Masical Elementary School * Monte Alegre Elementary School * Nabbialan Elementary School * Nagsabaran Elementary School * Nangalasauan Elementary School * Nanuccauan Elementary School * Pacac Grande Tana Elementary School * Pacac Pequeno Elementary School * Palayag Elementary School * San Juan Elementary School * Unag-Annabuculan Elementary School * Waig Elementary School {{div col end}}

===Secondary schools=== * Amulung National High School * Amulung National High School - Baculud Ext. * Bayabat National High School * Bayabat National High School - La Suerte Ext. * Cordova National High School * Dadda National High School * Lyceum de Amulung * Our Lady of Victories Academy * Pacac Grande National High School

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]

{{Geographic location |Centre = Amulung |North = Alcala |Northeast = Baggao |Southeast = Peñablanca |South = Solana / Iguig |Southwest = Piat |Northwest = Santo Niño }} {{Cagayan}} {{Authority control}}

Category:Municipalities of Cagayan Category:Populated places on the Rio Grande de Cagayan