Claveria, Cagayan

History

Claveria was officially established as a Spanish mission called Cabicungan on 17 April 1633. It was made into a civil town on 9 March 1865. Initially named after the Cabicungan river that runs through the town, it was renamed Claveria in the 19th century after the Spanish Governor-General Narciso Clavería. In 1661, the town was attacked by rebels from the Ilocos led by Pedro Almazan, resulting in the death of the resident missionary, Jose Navarro de Santa Maria. In the 18th century, the Spanish established a military garrison in the town to launch expeditions against the unconquered Isneg tribes of Apayao and to guard the mountain route to the Ilocos.

Geography

Claveria is situated 179.82 km from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 608.78 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Claveria is politically subdivided into 41 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

• Alimoan
• Bacsay Cataraoan Norte
• Bacsay Cataraoan Sur
• Bacsay Mapulapula
• Bilibigao
• Buenavista
• Cadcadir East (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)
• Cadcadir West (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)
• Camalagaoan/D. Leaño
• Capannikian
• Centro I (Poblacion)
• Centro II (Poblacion)
• Centro III (Poblacion)
• Centro IV (Nangasangan)
• Centro V (Mina)
• Centro VI (Minanga)
• Centro VII (Malasin East)
• Centro VIII (Malasin West)
• Culao
• Dibalio
• Kilkiling (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)
• Lablabig (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)
• Luzon
• Mabnang (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)
• Magdalena
• Malilitao
• Nagsabaran
• Pata East
• Pata West
• Pinas
• Santiago
• San Antonio (Sayad/Bimmokel)
• San Isidro
• San Vicente
• Santa Maria
• Santo Niño (Barbarnis)
• Santo Tomas
• Tabbugan
• Taggat Norte
• Taggat Sur
• Union (former brgy of Santa Praxedes)

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Claveria was 32,997 people, with a density of {{sigfig|32,997/194.80|2}} PD/km2.

Economy

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Claveria is part of the second 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 councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

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 Claveria East District Office governs the public and private elementary and high schools throughout the municipality.

Primary and elementary schools

• Alimoan Elementary School
• Bacsay Elementary School
• Bilibigao Elementary School
• Bright Kids Learning Center
• Buenavista-San Isidro Elementary School
• Capannikian Elementary School
• Claveria Central School
• Claveria East Central School
• Culao Elementary School
• Dibalio Elementary School
• Luzon Elementary School
• Magdalena Elementary School
• Malasin Elementary School
• Malilitao Elementary School
• Mapulapula Elementary School
• Nagsabaran Elementary School
• Pata Elementary School
• Pinas Elementary School
• San Vicente Primary School
• Santiago Elementary School
• Sta. Maria Primary School
• Sto. Tomas Primary School

Secondary schools

• Academy of Saint Joseph
• Claveria National High School
• Claveria Rural and Vocational School
• Claveria School of Arts and Trades

Notable personalities

• Arthur Tugade - a businessman and lawyer
• Lincoln Cortez Velasquez - YouTuber and entertainer known as Cong TV

References

References

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2. Salgado, Pedro. "Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I". Rex Publishing.
3. "2019 National and Local Elections".
4. "History of DepED SDO Cagayan".
5. "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02".
6. (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".