Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos (; ), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Etymology The town derived its name from the Ilocano martyr Fr. José Burgos who noted that the majority of the population is composed of Ilocanos.
History The Burgos town was established on May 18, 1967 pursuant to Republic Act No. 4877. The law sought to detach specific barrios from the municipalities of Gamu, and Aurora becoming a new municipality with its own set of officials.
Geography Burgos is southwest of the provincial capital Ilagan, and north of capital Manila.
Barangays Burgos is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
Only one barangay is considered urban (highlighted in bold).
Bacnor East Bacnor West Caliguian Catabban Cullalabo del Norte Cullalabo del Sur Dalig Malasin Masigun East Raniag San Antonino (Poblacion) San Bonifacio San Miguel San Roque
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Burgos was 26,729 people, with a density of .
Economy
Economic activities mainly consists of farming. It is one of the highest rice and corn producer among towns of Isabela province.
Government
Local government
As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.
The municipality of Burgos 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 held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2022-2025) Position Name Congressman Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III Mayor Isis Dominique T. UyVice-Mayor Ruben A. Gragasin Councilors Elmer L. Abaya Ruben A. Tegui Matvee U. Espejo Martin S. Agtarap Emmanuel Lopez Myrna P. Reglos Edgardo Guillermo Alexander F. Agliam
Congress representation Burgos, belonging to the fifth legislative district of the province of Isabela, currently represented by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III.
List of former chief executives The following are the list of mayors who served the Municipality of Burgos: Kervin Francis G. Uy - July 2016 to June 2022 Ruben A. Tegui - July 2007 to June 2016 Felixnaldo B. Alabon, Sr. - July 2004 - June 2007 Evelyn P. Alabon - July 2001 to June 2004 Felixnaldo B. Alabon, Sr. - July 1992 - June 2001 Liborio G. Garcia - July 1988 - June 1992 Procopio C. Mangabo, Sr. - January 11 to February 11, 1988 (Appointed) Claro F. Aglibut - August 1986 - January 1988 Liborio G. Garcia - 1971 to July 1986 Perfecto Dela Cruz - 1968 to 1971.
Education The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
Primary and elementary schools
Burgos Central School Bacnor Elementary School Catabban Elementary School Cullalabo Elementary School Dalig Elementary School Malasin Elementary School Masigun Elementary School Raniag Primary School San Antonino Elementary School San Miguel Elementary School San Roque Elementary School San Bonifacio Elementary School
Secondary
Bacnor National High School Burgos National High School Saint Peter's Academy San Antonino National High School
References
External links Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines at the Isabela Government Website Local Governance Performance Management System [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information