Claveria, Cagayan

Claveria
Municipality
Municipality of Claveria
Beach and boat in Claveria
Beach and boat in Claveria
Flag of Claveria
Flag
Official seal of Claveria
Seal
Map of Cagayan with Claveria highlighted
Map of Cagayan with Claveria highlighted
Interactive map of Claveria
Claveria is located in Philippines
Claveria
Claveria
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 18°36′22″N 121°04′56″E / 18.6061°N 121.0822°E / 18.6061; 121.0822
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceCagayan
District 2nd district
Named afterNarciso Clavería y Zaldúa
Barangays41 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLucille Angelus Guillen-Yapo
 • Vice MayorFredelino D. Agpuldo
 • RepresentativeBaby Aline Vargas-Alfonso
 • Electorate22,517 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
194.80 km2 (75.21 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Highest elevation
440 m (1,440 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
32,997
 • Density169.39/km2 (438.72/sq mi)
 • Households
8,224
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.5
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 201.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 471.3 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 203 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 141.7 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCagayan 2 Electric Cooperative (CAGELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3519
PSGC
0201511000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIlocano
Ibanag
Isnag
Tagalog
Websitewww.claveriacagayannorth.gov.ph

Claveria, officially the Municipality of Claveria (Ibanag: Ili nat Claveria; Ilocano: Ili ti Claveria; Tagalog: Bayan ng Claveria), is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,997 people.[5]

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.[6]

Geography

Claveria is situated 179.82 kilometres (111.73 mi) from the provincial capital Tuguegarao, and 608.78 kilometres (378.28 mi) 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

Climate data for Claveria, Cagayan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 26
(79)		 29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 55
(2.2)		 41
(1.6)		 37
(1.5)		 41
(1.6)		 184
(7.2)		 215
(8.5)		 261
(10.3)		 256
(10.1)		 245
(9.6)		 216
(8.5)		 142
(5.6)		 129
(5.1)		 1,822
(71.8)
Average rainy days 14.1 11.1 11.8 12.5 21.8 25.2 25.5 24.9 23.8 18.2 16.4 17.0 222.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7]

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Claveria was 32,997 people,[13] with a density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre or 440 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Claveria

5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
26.88
2003
16.84
2006
10.80
2009
15.13
2012
14.58
2015
9.42
2018
11.12
2021
6.50

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Government

Local government

Claveria is part of the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan. It is headed by a mayor, who serves as the municipality's chief executive, and a vice mayor, who presides over the Sangguniang Bayan, the municipality’s legislative council. The mayor, vice mayor, and municipal councilors are elected directly by the people for three-year terms, in accordance with the Local Government Code.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[22]
Position Name
Congressman Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso
Mayor Lucille Angelus Guillen-Yapo
Vice-Mayor Fredelino D. Agpuldo
Councilors Joji Calasag
Erzon Lloyd S. Cabuntasan
Edson Paul D. Flores
Joshua Jesus L. Salmon
Romeo R. Rafol
Peter Shelaingenden A. Agbayani
Melody Antonieta Blanca C. Mabanag
Conrado C. Pascua

Education

Public education in Claveria is administered by the Schools Division Office of Cagayan, a field office of the Department of Education in the Cagayan Valley region. Schools in the municipality are supervised locally through the Claveria East District Office, which oversees public and private elementary and secondary schools in the area.

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 - Filipino businessman, lawyer, and government official who served as Secretary of Transportation under President Rodrigo Roa Duterte from 2016 to 2022.
  • Lincoln Cortez Velasquez - Filipino YouTuber, comedian, actor, and entertainer, popularly known as Cong TV. He is best known for his comedy vlogs and online entertainment content.

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Claveria | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Salgado, Pedro. "Ibanag Missions in Cagayan Province". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 219–223.
  7. ↑ "Claveria, Cagayan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
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