Bucay, Abra
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Bucay, officially the Municipality of Bucay (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,953 people.Template:PH census
Etymology
There are two versions of how this town got its name "Bucay". Some residents say that there was a tribe leader by the name of Bucay. When this leader was still young, while patrolling, he found a pretty young lass lying on the way which prompted him to extend assistance, and brought her home. After a period of time, he developed his love for the young lass and took her as his wife. On several occasions, the girl suddenly disappeared. In some instances, Bucay used to see her at the corner of his bamboo hut sitting alone with her bowed head which prompted him to approach and touch her but always disappeared.
History
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Early history
Prior to Spanish Colonization, the place had become the footfalls of invading headhunters from the dense jungles of the Cordillera range.
Spanish colonization era
Bucay was established on October 29, 1846, and the first settlers were Itnegs. It became the first provincial capital of Abra when the military form of government was set up in May 1847.
At the back of the present municipal hall is the centuries-old façade of the ruined Casa Real (Provincial Capitol Building). Across the town plaza, stand the centuries-old Catholic church, convent and learning school, the Spanish structure house owned by then Don Teodoro Arias who served as Gobernadorcillo of Bucay in 1862 and the old American structure house which was built in 1908 and owned by then US Corporal Ernest D. Smith who served the Spanish–American War and the Filipino-American war from 1896 to 1901.
Geography
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Barangays
Bucay is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.Template:PSGC detail Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, Bucay had a population of 17,953.Template:PH census The population density was Script error: No such module "convert"..
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Joseph Santo Niño B. Bernos |
| Mayor | Victorino B. Baroña Jr. |
| Vice-Mayor | Ludevina G. Co |
| Councilors | Jay Dominador G. Go |
| Judor P. Zales | |
| Rudolfo A. Bernardez III | |
| Juan S. Palcon | |
| Julius S. Rosales | |
| Edena Rina B. Bernardez | |
| Onesimo C. Lizardo | |
| Anacleto T. Alzate |
Education
The Bucay Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[2]
Primary and elementary schools
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- Abang Elementary School
- Bangbangcag Primary School
- Bangcagan Primary School
- Bucay Central School
- Bucay North Elementary School
- Bugbog Elementary School
- Calao Elementary School
- Dugong Elementary School
- Lublubnac Primary School
- Madalipay Elementary School
- Pagala East Primary School
- Pagala West Elementary School
- Patoc Elementary School
- Quimloong Elementary School
- Siwasiw Elementary School
- Tabiog Elementary School
Secondary schools
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- Cristina B. Gonzales Memorial High School
- Dugong National High School
- Layugan Integrated School
- Our Lady of Fatima Preschool
- Pangtod National High School
References
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External links
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
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