Nagbukel

Etymology

The name of the municipality is thought to have come from the round shape of one of the hills in the area. People in the area would utter, "Anian nga nagbukel" (Ilocano meaning "How round it is.").

Another origin of the municipality's name comes from three small hills in the southern part of the municipality.

Still another origin of the town's name comes from the irregular distribution of the barangays of Nagbukel and nearby Narvacan. Negotiations were made in such a way that the place east of the Kayapa River become part of Nagbukel and places west of the river become part of Narvacan. The distance from north to south was equal to the distance from east to west. The resulting area is round, hence the name "Nagbukel."

History

The barrios that compose the municipality today were formerly a part of Narvacan. However, in 1896, Nagbukel became a town under the Spanish colonial government. It was only in 1899 that the town became a regular municipality.

Geography

Nagbukel is situated 38.29 km from the provincial capital Vigan, and 379.53 km from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Nagbukel is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Balaweg
• Bandril
• Bantugo
• Cadacad
• Casilagan
• Casocos
• Lapting
• Mapisi
• Mission
• Poblacion East
• Poblacion West
• Taleb

Climate

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Demographics

In the 2024 census, Nagbukel had a population of 5,370 people. The population density was {{sigfig|5,370/43.12|2}} PD/km2.

Economy

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Nagbukel, 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

Education

All educational institutions within the municipality of Nagbukel are managed by the Department of Education. These are governed and managed by schools district offices located in Narvacan, a nearby town, namely Navacan North Schools District Office, and Narvacan South Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

• Bandril Primary School
• Cadacad Elementary School
• Lapting Elementary School
• Mapisi Primary School
• Nagbukel Central School
• Tadao Elementary School
• Taleb Elementary School

Secondary schools

• Bantugo-Mission Integrated School
• Nagbukel National High School

References

References

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2. "2019 National and Local Elections".
3. (January 15, 2021). "Masterlist of Schools".