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.
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.Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Buguey was 32,351 people, with a density of.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
| Position | Name |
| Congressman | Ramon C. Nolasco Jr. |
| Mayor | Licerio M. Antiporda III |
| Vice-Mayor | Lloyd M. Antiporda |
| Councilors | Erika Llyn B. Antiporda |
| Councilors | Leeve Christopher M. Antiporda |
| Councilors | Randolph A. Taloza |
| Councilors | John Alex M. Miranda |
| Councilors | Gilbert C. Goze |
| Councilors | Abraham T. Alariao Jr. |
| Councilors | Nerlita B. Taruc |
| Councilors | Renato R. Alariao |
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
- Buguey Christian School
- Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School
- Licerio Antiporda Sr. National High School - Sta. Isabel Ext.
- Northeastern Academy of Buguey