Bangued Abra Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Abra Philippines, within Region XIV – CAR, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Bangued, in the Abra province, within Region XIV CAR in the Republic of The Philippines Zone 1 Pob. (Nalasin) • Zone 2 Pob. (Consiliman) • Zone 3 Pob. (Lalaud) • Zone 4 Pob. (Town Proper) • Zone 5 Pob. (Bo. Barikir) • Zone 6 Pob. (Sinapangan) • Zone 7 Pob. (Baliling) • Agtangao • Angad • Bañacao • Bangbangar • Cabuloan • Calaba • Cosili East (Proper) • Cosili West (Buaya) • Dangdangla • Lingtan • Lipcan • Lubong • Macarcarmay • Macray • Malita • Maoay • Palao • Patucannay • Sagap • San Antonio • Santa Rosa • Sao-Atan • Sappaac • Tablac (Calot)
Bangued, Abra, Philippines
Area in Hectares: 10,570
Population (2020 Census): 50,382
Population (2015 Census): 48,163
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.95%
Bangued Elected Officials for 2025 to 2028 term
Mayor: Pope Cardenas
Vice Mayor: Allan Seares
Councilors:
- Salvacion B. Borja
- Mark Froilan P. Seares
- Byrone B. Alzate
- Rowena B. Bringas
- Danilo A. Adame
- Mark Anthony R. Go
- Serafin B. Alzate
- Benedict V. Bersamira
Bangued 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Modesto P. Vasquez
Vice Mayor : Mila P. Valera
Councilors:
- Jomell G. Valera
- Henry B. Lema
- Allan S. Seares Jr.
- Ricardo L. Flores Jr.
- Allan P. Vasquez
- Antonio P. Valera
- Jovita G. Barcena
- Rolando T. Gamo
Bangued, Abra Philippines 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Valera, Dominic B.
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Valera, Mila A.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Borja, Salvacion B.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Seares, Mark Froilan P.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Adame, Danilo A.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bringas, Rowena B.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bringas, Rowena B.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bernos, Joaquin Enrico V.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Go, Mark Anthony R.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Baroña, Essex B.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bello, Avelino B.
Location and Nearest Ports
Bangued is a landlocked municipality in Abra.
Nearest Airports: Vigan Airport (Ilocos Sur), Laoag International Airport (Ilocos Norte), and Loakan Airport (Baguio City).
Nearest Seaports: Port of Currimao (Ilocos Sur) and San Fernando Port (La Union).
Land Transport Hub: The central bus and jeepney terminal is located in Barangay Calaba, which serves as the gateway to Bangued.
Municipal Hall Location
The Bangued Municipal Hall is situated in Barangay Poblacion 7, the civic and administrative center of the municipality.
Economy
The economy of Bangued thrives on:
Agriculture: Rice, corn, tobacco, and livestock production.
Commerce: As the capital of Abra, Bangued hosts the province’s main trading and business activities.
Tourism: Heritage sites, churches, and local festivals contribute to the town’s cultural economy.
Utilities
Power Grid: Bangued is connected to the Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO).
Water Supply: The municipality is served by the Abra Water District, providing potable water to households and businesses.
- River Irrigation: The Abra River, which flows through Bangued, is the province’s most important waterway. It provides irrigation for rice fields and other agricultural lands, supporting the town’s farming economy and sustaining rural barangays. The river also serves as a natural resource for transport and local livelihoods.
Institutions
Banks: Prominent institutions include Land Bank of the Philippines, BDO, and Philippine National Bank.
Shopping Centers: Local markets and small malls serve as commercial hubs.
Hospitals/Health Centers: The Abra Provincial Hospital and several private clinics provide healthcare services.
Education
Elementary Schools: Distributed across barangays (each barangay typically hosts at least one elementary school).
High Schools: Examples include Abra High School in Barangay Poblacion.
Colleges:
Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) in Barangay Lingsat.
Divine Word College of Bangued in Barangay Poblacion.
Transportation
Pedicabs: Common in rural barangays, less frequent downtown.
Tricycles: Still the everyday go‑to transport within Bangued.
Jeepneys: Remain the primary mode of travel between rural barangays and downtown.
Taxicabs: Limited presence; tricycles and jeepneys remain dominant.
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