Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 9,777 people.[3]

Burgos
Municipality
Municipality of Burgos
Top: View from Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Bottom: Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Burgos Wind Mill
Seal
Map of Ilocos Norte with Burgos highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Burgos
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°31′N 120°39′E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvinceIlocos Norte
District1st District
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCrescente N. Garcia
 • Vice MayorRodolfo L. Garcia
 • CongressmanRia Christina G. Fariñas
 • Electorate7,269 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total128.90 km2 (49.77 sq mi)
Elevation
65.6 m (215.2 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total9,777
 • Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
 • Households
2,352
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.35% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)98,974,770.58 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2918
PSGC
012806000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.burgosilocosnorte.gov.ph

It was formerly known as Nagpartian[5] and was renamed after the martyred priest José Burgos who was born in the Ilocos Region.

History

The town was first known as Nagparitan, the early inhabitants were called Mumburi and known as a wild and fierce people who prevented the Christianized natives from settling in the vicinity. When the Spaniards came to the area, the people staged a revolt, captured the priest and mutilated his body. Because of this incident, the Spaniards change the name of Nagparitan, meaning prohibit, to Nagpartian which means the place of slaughter.

In 1903, Nagpartian was then fused with the Municipality of Bangui because of the unstable condition due to low collection of government taxes. On February 28, 1914, by virtue of a legislative act, Nagpartian was renamed Burgos in honor of one of the three martyred priest, Fr, Jose Burgos. Seńor Juan Ignacio was the first Presidente Municipal of the town.

Majority of people in the municipality are engaged in the production of commercial crops like rice, garlic, tomato, mongo and corn. However, aside from producing agricultural products, most of them also venture into fishing, livestock and swine-raisin, rice milling, and cottage industries like furniture and hollow-blocks making, smelting, salt-making, and mat weaving.

The town is endowed with scenic and tourist-attracting shores or coastline – from plain white beaches in Barangays. Paayas and Bobon to rugged and sharp cliffs naturally formed through the centuries like Gagamtan Cliff in Barangay Bayog, and Kapur-purawan Cliff in Barangay Saoit. The Digging Falls is another pride of the town, with a beautiful cascade at the boundary of Barangays Ablan and Buduan, certainly a perfect place for local and foreign tourist to spend their summer escapade.

Another worth-mentioning tourist attraction is the historic Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, built during the latter part of the 19th century. Located on a top of a hill overlooking the vast expanse of the China Sea, it serves as a beacon light to passing ships and to local fishermen. Because of its high elevation, it offers travelers with a panoramic view of the rugged coastline of Burgos.

Geography

Burgos is bounded to the north by South China Sea; Bangui in the east and in the south, Pasuquin and Vintar. It has a total land area of 49.77 sq mi. It is situated in the north coast of Ilocos Norte. Burgos has the largest wind farm in the Philippines.

Barangays

Burgos is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. [2]

  • Ablan (Buraan)
  • Agaga
  • Bayog
  • Bobon
  • Buduan (Malituek)
  • Nagsurot
  • Paayas
  • Pagali
  • Poblacion (Ili)
  • Saoit
  • Tanap

Climate
Climate data for Burgos, Ilocos Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 26
(79)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 19
(66)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 55
(2.2)		 41
(1.6)		 37
(1.5)		 41
(1.6)		 184
(7.2)		 215
(8.5)		 261
(10.3)		 256
(10.1)		 245
(9.6)		 216
(8.5)		 142
(5.6)		 129
(5.1)		 1,822
(71.8)
Average rainy days 14.1 11.1 11.8 12.5 21.8 25.2 25.5 24.9 23.8 18.2 16.4 17.0 222.3
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics
Population census of Burgos
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,142—    
1918 2,389+0.73%
1939 2,882+0.90%
1948 3,003+0.46%
1960 3,984+2.38%
1970 5,013+2.32%
1975 5,274+1.02%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 5,871+2.17%
1990 7,643+2.67%
1995 8,227+1.39%
2000 8,534+0.79%
2007 8,765+0.37%
2010 9,687+3.71%
2015 9,777+0.18%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

In the 2015 census, the population of Burgos, Ilocos Norte, was 9,777 people,[3] with a density of 76 inhabitants per square kilometre or 200 inhabitants per square mile.

Local government

As of the election 2013-2016, these are the elected officials of Burgos:

  • Mayor: Cresente N. Garcia
  • Vice Mayor: Rey G. Espejo
  • Councilors:
    • Rodolfo L. Garcia
    • Kervin G. Guinto
    • Cafrialdes M. Guinto
    • Francis A. Calapini
    • Marie Jette S. Perez
    • Almirante R. Espejo
    • Efren A. Saguiguit
    • Joseph B. Jimenez

Government seal

Shield, derived from the Provincial Seal of Ilocos Norte.

Lighthouse, represents the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, the main tourist attraction in the town.

Light, serves as guide to shipping vessels cruising the China Sea.

Mountain and Sea, depict the geographical location and the territorial limits of the municipality.

See also
  • List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Ilocos Norte". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. Burgos, Ilocos Norte, retrieved 2012
  6. "Burgos: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Ilocos Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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