Nagbukel, officially the Municipality of Nagbukel (; ), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,465 people.
Etymology
The name of the municipality was 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.
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 which composed the municipality today were formerly a part of Narvacan. However, in 1896, Nagbukel became a town under the Spanish Government. It was only in 1899 when the town became a regular municipality.
Geography
Barangays
Nagbukel is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Balaweg
Bandril
Bantugo
Cadacad
Casilagan
Cosocos
Lapting
Mapisi
Mission
Poblacion East
Poblacion West
Taleb
Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, Nagbukel had a population of 5,465. The population density was .
Economy
Government
Local government
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.