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Burgos, Ilocos Sur

Coordinates: 17°19′59″N 120°29′40″E / 17.3331°N 120.4944°E / 17.3331; 120.4944
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Burgos
Municipality
Municipality of Burgos
Flag of Burgos
Flag
Official seal of Burgos
Seal
Motto: 
Ayos Burgos!
Map of Ilocos Sur with Burgos highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Burgos highlighted
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Map
Burgos is located in Philippines
Burgos
Burgos
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°19′59″N 120°29′40″E / 17.3331°N 120.4944°E / 17.3331; 120.4944
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Named afterJosé Burgos
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNathaniel D. Escobar
 • Vice MayorRiolita R. Balbalan
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate9,023 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
44.38 km2 (17.14 sq mi)
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Highest elevation
439 m (1,440 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
12,793
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
 • Households
3,135
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.59
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 631.3 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 1,972 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 327 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 49.91 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2724
PSGC
0102904000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog

Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos (Ilocano: Ili ti Burgos; Filipino: Bayan ng Burgos) is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,793 people.[3]

Etymology

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Burgos got its name from Father José Burgos, a member of the martyred Gomburza priests and a native of Ilocos Sur.

History

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Burgos was first founded as the town of Nueva Coveta in 1831 when Father Bernardino Logo converted many natives into Christianity. It was envied by its neighbors because of its peace, order, and progress. Its products were sold in places as far south as Pangasinan and Tarlac.

It became a township of Santa Maria towards the end of the Spanish era in Ilocos Sur. It was later named in honor of Father José Burgos[citation needed].

Geography

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Burgos is situated 41.52 kilometres (25.80 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 370.85 kilometres (230.44 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Burgos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays, or neighborhoods. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Ambugat
  • Balugang
  • Bangbangar
  • Bessang
  • Cabcaburao
  • Cadacad
  • Callitong
  • Dayanki
  • Dirdirig (Dirdirig-Padayao)
  • Lesseb
  • Lubing
  • Lucaban
  • Luna
  • Macaoayan
  • Mambug
  • Manaboc
  • Mapanit
  • Nagpanaoan
  • Paduros
  • Patac
  • Poblacion Norte (Bato)
  • Poblacion Sur (Masingit)
  • Sabangan Pinggan
  • Subadi Norte
  • Subadi Sur
  • Taliao

Climate

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Climate data for Burgos, 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) 		25
(77) 		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)[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Burgos
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 1,412—    
1918 3,744+6.72%
1939 4,225+0.58%
1948 4,782+1.39%
1960 5,804+1.63%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 6,868+1.70%
1975 7,858+2.74%
1980 8,364+1.26%
1990 9,601+1.39%
1995 10,101+0.96%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2000 11,175+2.19%
2007 11,459+0.35%
2010 11,679+0.69%
2015 12,224+0.87%
2020 12,793+0.90%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, Burgos had a population of 12,793.[3] The population density was 290 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Burgos

10
20
30
40
50
2000
40.52
2003
17.12
2006
26.40
2009
26.50
2012
31.58
2015
13.08
2018
6.48
2021
18.59

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Burgos, 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
(2022–2025)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Nathaniel D. Escobar
Vice-Mayor Riolita R. Balbalan
Councilors Ben Marius Gabriel F. Escobar
Roy A. Samuel
Lester Fabrigas
Gerome Arthur Balbalan
Christopher S. Belen
Avegail Joyce A. Ayson
Cornelio B. Carta Jr.
Isabelo Degracia

Education

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The Buros-San Esteban Schools District Office governs all schools within the municipality of Burgos. Also oversees all schools located in San Esteban.[20]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Bessang Elementary School
  • Burgos Central School
  • Cabcaburao Elementary School
  • Lubing Elementary School
  • Luna Community School
  • Macaoayan Community School
  • Mambug Elementary School
  • Padayao Elementary School
  • Patac Elementary School

Secondary school

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  • Burgos National High School
  • Holy Name High School

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Burgos | (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. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Burgos: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. ^ "2022 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  20. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
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