Buguias, Benguet

Buguias
—  Municipality  —
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Map of Benguet showing the location of Buguias.
Buguias Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°43′23″N 120°49′41″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Province	Benguet
District	Lone Congressional District of Benguet
Founded
Barangays	14
Government
• Mayor	Felicio K. Bayacsan
Area
• Total	176 km2 (68 sq mi)
Population (2007)
• Total	34,507
• Density	200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	2607
Income class	3rd class

Population Census of Buguias
Census	Pop.		Rate
1995	28,034		—
2000	33,177		3.68%
2007	34,507		0.54%

Buguias is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 34,507 people in 6,312 households.

The name of the municipality came from the word Bogey-yas, a popular Igorot settlement during the pre-Spanish time. The spelling was modernized and spelled as Buguias" by Spanish authorities. Just like Bogey-yas, other names such as Loo, Tucucan, Tinoc, Buguias, Abatan, Ambuse (now Kabayan), Lutab, Karao, Bokkod, Acupan, Kafagway (now Baguio City), Benguet (now La Trinidad), Mankayan, Lepanto were popular Igorot settlements during the Spanish times.

History

In 1942, Japanese troops occupied the town of Buguias, Benguet.

On July 27, 1945, beginning the battle for the liberation by the combined Filipino and American troops entered the town of Buguias, Benguet including the Filipino soldiers of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL was fought the Japanese Imperial forces during World War II.

Historical Markers and Shrine

Veteran Memorial Marker

This is an emerging man-made attraction for tourism in the municipality of Buguias, Benguet. It marks the liberation of Abatan and Buguias on July 27, 1945 between the Japanese Imperial Army and the combined Filipino and American ground troops. Through municipal council resolution No. 19; July 27, 1945 was declared as the Liberation Day and local holiday in the municipality. Festivals during this date include parade, programs and wreath-laying.

World War II 66th Infantry Shrine

This is another potential man-made attraction for the municipality of Buguias. It symbolizes the bravery of the combined Filipino and American soldiers; this is where they stood their ground defending the area and firing their cannons against the Japanese forces. This historical monument is located in Lengaoan, along the Halsema highway and it's about 75 kilometers away from Baguio City.

Barangays

Buguias is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.

• Abatan
• Amgaleyguey
• Amlimay
• Baculongan Norte
• Bangao
• Buyacaoan
• Calamagan
• Catlubong
• Loo
• Natubleng
• Poblacion (Central)
• Baculongan Sur
• Lengaoan
• Sebang

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 1995 Philippine Census Information
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• 2007 Philippine Census Information
• Official Website of Buguias